The U.S. Army Is Getting Rid of Most of Its Ceremonial Horse Units

The Army has 236 horses, mules and donkeys, reports Task & Purpose’s Nicholas Slayton. Of those, 141 will be given away.

Good. The article brings up some serious care issues ranging from malnutrition to death. If we no longer have the means or interest in properly caring for the animals, I see no point in forcing them to stay in our military service.