US EditionArmy will end most of its ceremonial horse programs and adopt out the animals
UNITED STATES, JUL 11 – The Army will close ceremonial horse units at five bases, saving $2 million annually to focus on modern warfighting priorities and readiness, officials said.
- The US Army announced on July 2, 2025, plans to end most ceremonial horse programs and adopt out the animals nationwide.
- This decision follows a 2023 report exposing mistreatment and deaths of two horses, prompting suspension of some operations until early 2025.
- The Army will close cavalry units at bases including Fort Cavazos, Fort Carson, Fort Sill, Fort Irwin, Fort Riley, and Fort Huachuca within 12 months.
- Spokesperson Steve Warren stated, "None will be sold," with most horses donated compassionately, while caisson units at Arlington and Joint Base San Antonio continue.
- The closures aim to save approximately $2 million annually and refocus resources toward warfighting readiness and capability.
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End Of An Era: U.S. Army Will End Most Of Its Horse Programs
They’ll be missed. The U.S. Army has announced it will end most of its ceremonial horse programs. The United States Army horse program has been used for over two centuries by its cavalry units, but due to the rise of innovation, it has been used for ceremonial purposes in the last 80 years. However, not all the horses will be gone. CBS 42 had more details to report on the horse’s retirement and what horses will be left: The U.S. Army’s history …
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Winston-Salem JournalArmy to end most horse programs
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army's history is closely tied to its cavalry units, soldiers who rode into battle on horseback.
Army Disbanding Most Ceremonial Horse Units
The Army will begin phasing out five horse-mounted ceremonial units stationed at Fort Irwin, California; Fort Huachuca, Arizona; Fort Riley, Kansas; Fort Sill, Oklahoma; and Fort Cavazos Texas, a service spokesperson, told reporters.
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