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Toby the horse will take part in this year's act of Remembrance to remember the great sacrifices made. He will be at Bolton's Remembrance Concert today, November 7, at the Albert Halls. Toby will be stood at the entrance, meeting and greeting guests as they arrive for the concert, in honour the war dead.

His handler, Debbie McAfee, runs Horsez on Wheelz, which brings ponies to parties, events and allows people to ride on. She wanted Toby to represent fallen animals as depicted in the novel, know film and play, War Horse. Debbie said: "He will be at the Remembrance Concert , he is going to be at the entrance to the Albert Halls, doing the meet and greets.



Owner Debbie McAfee (Image: Horsez on Wheelz) "It's a business I started about a year and a half ago, we do mobile pony parties, we go to people and do parties at their houses, weddings, any events really. "I have said I'll dedicate a few hours to doing charity events, giving back to the community. Read more: 'Beacon of hope' inspires special Remembrance poppy Read more: Free train travel for Bolton's war heroes to mark Remembrance Day Read more: Why we wear poppies for Remembrance Day and when to start wearing them "It is just something I wanted to do, it's quite rewarding when you see the smiles on people's faces, we have done things like care homes and for people with additional needs, it is nice to give something back.

" Toby the horse in his Remembrance outfit (Image: Horsez on Wheelz) To learn more about Horsez on Wheelz.

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