On the Winton plains, riders formed two lines in preparation for the final charge, mimicking those who had stood to attention so many years ago.

In the centre of these lines was Injune's very own Kate Weldon, who had joined the commemorative team traversing the Queensland outback in memory of the Australian Light Horse (ALH) Brigade of the First World War.

The team of more than 100 riders departed from Barcaldine last Tuesday, touring through Longreach and on to Winton over a five- day period in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Beersheba, a horseback battle that saw the ALH defend the Beersheba region in Israel from Turkish forces in 1917.

Ms Weldon said the experience was both memorable and reflective, bringing her closer to the history of the ALH.

"It has been a massive week and I don't think anything will ever top it, it was intense at times but very special, ” Ms Weldon said.

"We rode everywhere in army fashion, in very straight lines and awaiting orders, no talking and no dismounting without permission.

"Many people were direct descendants of soldiers who had fought. My connection is the respect I have for what the blokes went through, the endurance and the sacrifices made.”

Dressed in uniforms similar to that of the brigade, the travellers stopped briefly in each town to re-enact the battle charge, a tribute to ALH soldiers who lost their lives.

This culminated in the charge at Winton, held on the last night of the tour.

"We had been preparing for the final charge for days,” Ms Weldon said.

"When it came, we formed the orderly lines as instructed and awaited the signal from our commander.

"We were all in uniform and equipped with bayonets.

"There was a bugle call and then we were off. I was in the centre and was trying very hard to keep everyone straight.

"It was very hot as we rode. It reminded us of conditions in the Beersheba, the horses were perishing from lack of water. I have heard stories that during the charge the horses weren't running because they had had a kick, but because they could smell water.

"I will take away great memories and friends from this experience.”

The re-enactment commemorated the 800 men who rode and 31 who lost their lives during the Battle of Beersheba to breakthrough the Gaza-Beersheba Turkish line of defence.