City War Horse walks down the red carpet

A scene from War Horse, which has an equine star from Milton Keynes

Celebrities attended the premiere of Steven Spielberg’s War Horse, including Milton Keynes’ own equestrian star.

The horse from The Devils Horseman, Wychwood Stud, Mursley, trotted down the red carpet in Leicester Square, central London, on Sunday.

The film, based on a novel by Michael Morpurgo, tells the story of Albert who enlists to serve in the First World War after his beloved horse, Joey, is sold to the cavalry.

Several horses played the role of Joey in the film.

Bobby Lovgren, head horse trainer on the set, said: “Quite honestly there is, in my mind, no one hero horse, they were all heroes because they had such unique parts to play in all of the different sequences and all of it was very difficult.”

Kate Fowler, head of campaigns at Animal Aid said: “The War Horse story, which has resonated with so many people, is a poignant and timely reminder of the fate of millions of animals drawn unwittingly into human conflicts.”

Readers wishing to find out more about the use of horses in war should contact Animal Aid.

War Horse is now in cinemas.