Army Veterinary Corps (1915)

Location unknown. World War One; military; animals; medicine. Army Veterinary Corps treat injured horses. Men in stable groom horses: one rinses soap off a horse with water from a hose; while a boy pumps the water. A horse tied up to a brace between 2 trees; with several men beside; blacksmith in long apron bends over by horse. The the blacksmith files back hoof of horse. Lovely shot of the Corps posing together; in rows; then pan across the group; most in Army uniforms; 3 in white coats; 1 with sleeves up. CU section of the group; 3 soldiers fooling around; making jokes; laughing; looking very young; someone throws a crumpled piece of paper past. All the faces very clear if you have family who served in this corps they will be recognisable in this film Veterinarian bandages horse s hoof; 2 other men help; 1 holds leg up; other pets and calms the animal. Next; the vet bandages horse s head with help from assistant. More of the scene of bandaging ankle; vet finishes; pats horse; man leads horse o