Titled War Horses and War Birds, the Morpeth Gallery exhibition features the work of Jennifer and Ron Marshall (both specialising in Light Horse paintings) and military aircraft artist John Bradley.

“As far as I am aware, this is a certainly a first for Australia,” gallery owner Trevor Richards said.

The works created by the Marshalls depict actual events in the the Boer War and World War I.

“Painting images of horses is artistically difficult and hard to get right,” Mr Richards said.

“Their works are historically correct and depict accurate images of many battles.

“Jennifer and Ron have become, in addition to being artists, part storytellers, part patriots and part detectives.”

The collection of artworks cover the Light Horse in the Boer War, World War I, World War II, Vietnam and Afghanistan conflicts.

“Bradley’s works are so accurate and have been scrutinised by aircraft experts. That’s why has been commissioned on numerous occasions to paint many forms of military aircraft,” Mr Richards said.

“There is no room for fault, otherwise well-trained eyes will immediately pick up on any flaws.”

The exhibition opens on Saturday at 10am and will remain on show until Sunday, April 27.

The legend of the Australian Light Horse will be honoured this weekend with a parade through the main street of Morpeth.

The parade will be led by former NSW Police Force Senior Sergeant Patrol Commander Rodney O’Regan OAM.

The Australian Light Horse were mounted troops who served in the second Boer War and World War I, and combined characteristics of both cavalry and mounted infantry.

The parade will include horses from the Light Horse Troop from Wingham and horses and riders that were flag bearers at the Sydney Olympics.

The parade will be held on Saturday at 11am.