The horses that lead the caissons holding caskets of fallen service members at Arlington National Cemetery are taking a 45-day break over concerns for their health.
FILE: Burial at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, with coffin carried on horse drawn caisson.The horses that lead the caissons holding caskets of fallen service members atThe Army in a statement said the suspension of the horses in the caisson platoon is meant to"prioritize the health of the herd." The pause comes after four horses of the unit died in the past two years. The horses' living conditions have undergone recent scrutiny.
During the pause, horses with foot, joint or muscle issues will have a"more deliberate and adequate rest and rehabilitation cycle," according to a spokesperson for the Army's Military District of Washington. The command will also take the time to procure additional youthful horses and modernize equipment needed to decrease potential future injuries. first reviewed by CNN
The inspection requested by the unit's commander was prompted by the death of two horses within 96 hours of each other in February 2022. Both horses died as a result of severe gravel and sand impaction in their digestive systems. Tony, one of the horses that died, had 44 pounds of gravel and sand in his system, according to CNN. Subsequent tests included in the inspection showed 80% of all of the horses managed at the facilities had high or moderate levels of sediment in their systems.
The deaths of two other horses in the unit over the past year were unrelated to the living conditions described in the inspection, according to an Army official. One of the horses died after an injury sustained at rest, after likely being kicked in the chest by another horse, and another horse was euthanized because of an intestinal issue. The horses of"The Old Guard" rotate between Fort Myer and Fort Belvoir.
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