11th Light Horse - Roma Troop
The Roma Troop was formed in September 2000, in honour of the late Shorty Murden who was a member of the 11th Light Horse prior to the outbreak of World War II.
In the early days two riding members attended sporting activities at Murrurundi, Toowoomba and Tenterfield and Anzac and Rememberance Day parades and services in Roma. After the Anzac Day parade and service in 2002 increased awareness in the Light Horse resulted in fund raising efforts assisting with the costs of our first local display in August.
At the invitation of the Town Council, a section of troopers from the Australian Light Horse Association demonstrated the skills and tradition of the Light Horse during the Harry Redford Trial Re-enactment festivities in Roma. As a result of this display, the troop membership increased.
