The Pursuit to Mons: Veterans to ride in the footsteps of WWI soldiers

Thank you for sharing my friend CW5 Jack Cardwell that modern day riders have been
practicing for two years in order to complete the grueling 10-day trek to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the Great War.

"Over 70 riders are coming from Canada, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia and Australia to take part
It's to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI
(CNN)In September, over 70 horse riders from across the globe will be gathering in France to set off on a long-distance remembrance trek to Belgium to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War.
The ride, organized by the International Cavalry Association, will take place over 10 days and will begin in the northern French town of Cambrai. Riders will follow the grueling trek of the allied forces as they pushed the Germans through Belgium during the final 100 days of World War I in 1918.
Ten Canadian riders will fly to France to take part in the 100-kilometer (62 mile) ride named "The Pursuit to Mons." Some of the riders taking part are currently serving soldiers of the Lord Strathcona's Horse, a regular armored regiment of the Canadian Army."


FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC (Join to see) Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Lt Col Charlie Brown Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Maj William W. "Bill" Price Maj Marty Hogan SCPO Morris Ramsey SSG John Ross SGT Mark Halmrast Sgt Randy Wilber Sgt John H. SGT Gregory Lawritson CPL Dave Hoover SPC Margaret Higgins SSgt Brian Brakke 1stSgt Eugene Harless CPT Scott Sharon

Excellent WWI history share Chief.

Great WWI share.