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What is the significance of the position of the horse's feet in equestrian statues?

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If the horse has all four feet on the ground it means the soldier died a natural death. If one forefoot is raised it means that the soldier died of his/her wounds. If the two forefeet are raised, it signifies that the soldier was killed in battle.

 

SOURCE: Detroit News   Sept. 22, 1944

UPDATED: 4/08/2006