Protecting rhinos from armed poachers isn't a typical assignment for the president of a historic battle re-enactment troop in Gundagai — but his unique skill set is required in South Africa.
abc.net.au/news/gundagai-light-horse-troop-anti-poaching-rhino-sanctuary/102409768Wes Leseberg is heading deep into the South African wilderness to teach anti-poaching patrollers at a hidden rhino sanctuary how to ride horses.
"We'll teach them how to ride, how to handle a horse both on the horse lines and in the field," Mr Leseberg said.The light horse troop performs World War I battle re-enactments, which involve highly technical horseriding while under fire from fake guns and cannons. He has trained mounted anti-poaching units for 10 years and says the Gundagai troop's experience with horses will be valuable in South Africa.
"Because we're cavalry, all the equipment we're using, and all our training is based on the Australian Light Horse and the United States Cavalry."The exact location of the Care For Wild sanctuary is not disclosed to the public for security reasons.Almost 260 rhinos were killed for their horns by poachers in the first six months of 2022, according to the South African government.
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