Twenty-five horses and four riders from the Waikato Mounted Rifles joined the Hamilton City Council's Civic Service Parade which left from Knox Street on Anzac Day.
The riders and their horses arrived at Claudelands Showgrounds to saddle up and prepare their horses for the march by grooming and plaiting up to ensure that they looked good.
After a short practice under the leadership of John King they formed pairs and clip clopped across Claudelands Bridge and down Victoria Street to join the parade which had gathered at Knox Street to commence their march to Memorial Park.
Mr King ensured the riders were in formation of lines of four riders with five marshalls walking alongside each row of the horses to ensure the public did not get too close.
The crowds were obviously impressed with the sight of the horses especially the children who waved in delight as they passed by.