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.
- On July 2, 2025, the US Army revealed its intention to phase out most of its ceremonial horse programs and arrange for the animals to be adopted at several military installations.
- This decision follows investigations revealing mistreatment and the death of two horses in 2022 that led to suspensions and an $18 million program overhaul.
- Army spokesperson Steve Warren stated that 141 horses will be adopted or donated, none sold, and that the horses are part of the Army family and will be treated with compassion.
- The Army will close ceremonial cavalry units at bases including Fort Cavazos, Fort Carson, and Fort Sill, saving about $2 million annually and aligning resources with warfighting readiness.
- Although many ceremonial cavalry units are being discontinued, the Army will continue to maintain horse-drawn burial teams at Arlington National Cemetery and Joint Base San Antonio, with activities having resumed earlier in 2025.
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Army disbands ceremonial cavalry units
The U.S. Army is taking steps to disband most of its ceremonial cavalry units over the next 12 months as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to make significant changes to the U.S. military. According to The Associated Press, Steve Warren, a U.S. Army spokesperson, told reporters on Tuesday that the Army will be closing ceremonial horse units at Fort Carson, Colorado; Fort Cavazos, Texas; Fort Huachuca, Arizona; Fort Irwin, Califor…
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.
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