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Lance Bombardier Abbie Robinson, 24, joined the army six years ago. She is now training to be the first female farrier in the British Army with The King's Troop Royal Artillery.
Abbie is originally from Handsworth and always wanted to join the army as she couldn’t see herself working in a civilian job.
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“I never saw myself doing a job in civi street," Abbie said. "The army was always just there - it’s practical, you get to travel about, you get to do things and meet people you wouldn’t normally meet in civilian life.
Abbie has also met The Queen on several occasions.
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Abbie had a love of horses from an early age and owns three back in Whitwell where her parents Michael and Louise live. That includes a retired horse from the King's Troop Royal Artillery, called Tommy.
Abbie is grateful to parents and twin sister Georgia for their help with caring for her horse while she’s away on duty. The whole family, including older brother Lewis, is extremely proud of all her achievements.
Horses are big powerful animasl but Abbie has no qualms about getting in close to the horse to carry out her duties as a rider or farrier.
“Some people come to the troop who haven’t had any experience with horses," she said. "They are taught correctly how to handle a horse, drastically reducing any chances of any injuries to the horses or rider."
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Hide AdAfter 14 weeks of basic training at Pirbright, Abbie joined her unit at George VI line in Woolwich. When Abbie has completed her training in approximately four year, including disruptions due to Covid-19, she will join the current complement of 10 Farriers at her base.
As part of the George VI lines King's Troop Royal Artillery. Ceremonial duties include trooping the colour, the Queen's birthday parade which involves 80 horses and the Queen's life guards .
There is also the firing of salutes for the Queen's birthday, accession to the throne, royal births or funerals and other state ceremonial occasions which usually take place in Green or Hyde park.
The regiment also takes part in the Windsor Horse Show and The Musical Drive which has been performed at every royal tournament since 1947.
One of the most memorable events Abbie took place in was in 2018 for the Battle of the Somme Commemoration in Parliament Square