July 15 is a big day because it is National I Love Horses Day. We just had to celebrate by finding 13 Shields Gazette memories from the archives.
Take a look at the ultra cute scenes from Horseshoe Nursery, the Jarrow horse which loved a pint, and Mr P who made hearts melt in a nursing home.
In case you missed it:
5. Peggy enjoys a pint
Peter Dolan and horse Peggy enjoy a pint with regulars in the Alexandra Hotel in Jarrow in 2006. Remember this? | sg Photo: TR
6. Waves from 2006
Six more horse riders who were having fancy dress fun at North Lizard Riding School 19 years ago. | sg
7. Campaigning in Boldon
Joanne Allen and Toni Keighley were campaigning to make roads safer for horses safer in 2007. Here they are with Toni's horse Oscar in Boldon. | sg
8. Joyful in 2013
Youngsters at The Horseshoe Nursery looked delighted when they met a new Shetland Pony foal 9 years ago. | sg Photo: Tim Richardson