Open day to showcase base's military working dogs and horses

Melton's DATR remount barracks are staging an open day in July

Melton’s military base will be opened up to the public next month to showcase how personnel train horses and dogs for ceremonial and active service.

The Defence Animal Training Regiment’s Remount Barracks will be putting on a day of family entertainment on Saturday July 29.

There will be demonstrations of military working horses and dogs and a chance to see the army farriers going through their paces.

Visitors can meet some of the service’s animal mascots and see behind the scenes at the impressive veterinary care given to military animals there.

Melton's DATR remount barracks is staging an open day in July
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One of the highlights of the day, which starts at 10am with main arena events starting at 10.30am, is a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypast of the base, which is off Asfordby Road.

Entry is free and there is no charge for parking but visitors are asked not to bring their pets, unless they are assistance pets.

Refreshments will be available and commercial stands will be set up.