About Us
About the Darling Downs Troop
The 11th Light Horse Darling Downs Troop is an historical re-enactment unit. It retains a close association with the modern 2nd/14th Regiment and it still competes in cavalry Skill at Arms events, Anzac Day Ceremonies, show presentations and other formal ceremonial occasions across the region.
The purpose of the Troop is to honour the skills and ethos of the Australian Light Horse and the contribution these made to the formation of the Australian character. Whilst it has a military connection, all members are volunteers with an interest in horse skills and various other forms of equestrian activities.
The 11th Light Horse Regiment
In February 1915 the former 3rd Darling Downs Light Horse was expanded and renamed the 11th Light Horse Regiment. It remained under the command of Lt Col William Grant from Bowenville. It served with distinction at Gallipoli and subsequently across North Africa.
The current regular army version of the Regiment is the 2nd/14th based at Enoggera. It is equipped with Aslav armoured fighting vehicles, MKIV Abram battle tanks, and Bushmaster armoured personnel carriers, and as of September 2020 are being outfitted with Boxer Armoured Vehicles.
If you would like to know more about our history or have information or artefacts you would like to share, feel free to get in touch.
