Horses to Stay at Fort Hood, Fort Riley as Army Reverses Past Decision

Horses to stay at Fort Hood, Fort Riley as Army reverses past decision

The Army determined the horses bring community engagement opportunities and capabilities that are difficult to replicate.

Army changes course, decides to keep horses at two bases

Military Working Equid Programs will continue at Fort Riley and Fort Hood, a reversal of the Army’s plan to wind down the use of horses.

Ride On! Fort Hood’s horses not going away, after all

The U.S. Army will retain military working equid (MWE) programs at Fort Hood and Fort Riley, Kansas, previously slated for discontinuation. MWE programs include horses, mules, and donkeys owned by the Department of War and housed on Army installations. The…

Army reverses deactivating Fort Riley mounted color guard

After concluding operations in July, the Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard can now return to Fort Riley after the Army reversed its decision.