Cavalry Soldiers 'Horse Around' at Hood ~ A Defend America Photo Essay

DoD ^ | August 4, 2004

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Cavalry Soldiers 'Horse Around' at Hood

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Trammell, 1st Cavalry Division's Horse Detachment, trains one of the newest horses for riding at Fort Hood, Texas. The detachment serves as a link to the unit's past, aids in U.S. Army recruiting, and represents the 1st Cavalry Division, III Corps, and the U.S. Army in military and civic ceremonies, parades, and demonstrations. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Greg Heath

 

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U.S. Army Sgt. Charles Edwards, the horse detachment bootmaker, meticulously sews together a new pair of riding boots. According to Edwards, it takes an average of 40 hours to complete one pair of boots. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Greg Heath

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U.S. Army Sgt. Charles Edwards, the horse detachment bootmaker, works on making a new pair of riding boots, while Buddy, one of the detachment's two dogs, takes a breather. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Greg Heath

 

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U.S. Army Sgt. James Black, the horse detachment farrier, reshapes a shoe for the horse's foot. On average, he has to reshoe six horses a week. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Greg Heath

 

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The horses are prepped and lined up before beginning the morning ride. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Greg Heath

 

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Sgt. Melanie Waldman saddles up to take one of the horses for a morning ride. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Greg Heath

 

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Sgt. Charles Edwards and Sgt. Melanie Waldman take their horses out for morning exercise. In the hot summer months, the soldiers try to get the horses' exercises done in the morning before they tend to their daily duties. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Greg Heath

 

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[Ragtime Cowgirl]

  The 1^st Cavalry Division, Horse Cavalry Detachment, based at Fort Hood, Texas, is the last Mounted Cavalry Unit in the United States Army.  The mission of the detachment is three-fold; to represent the 1^st Cavalry Division and the U.S. Army in public appearances throughout the country, assist in recruiting by demonstrating the professionalism of today’s soldier, and maintain the proud traditions forged by the cavalry in our country’s colorful history. There is a soldier manning the barn 24 hours a day 365 days a year.  You are welcome to stop by and get a tour of our facilities at any time. - More

                                                                   

                                                                              

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[Cold Heart]

Put 2 rear white socks on that first horse and he looks identical to mine. (except he doesn't run away from me like that)

My uncle was in the cavalry prior to WWII. When the war started they took away his horse and gave him a jeep.

[SAMWolf]

1st Cav Bump

[asgardshill]

re picture # 6 - is that a freeze brand or a scar on the lower part of that horse's neck? We used to get BLM burros with freeze brands that looked very close to that.

[Cannoneer No. 4]

ping

[Cannoneer No. 4]

[AnAmericanMother]

Hey, Hair! Get the horsey list over here!

Thanks!

What's with the Western saddles in the Cavalry? It oughta be officer's saddles and McClellans!

[rm3friskerFTN]

Still a relevent military skill in light of the stories from the initial assault on Afghanistan ... US/British/Aussie spec ops troops participating in "the First Cavalry charge of the 21st Century"

[HairOfTheDog]

What's with the Western saddles in the Cavalry? It oughta be officer's saddles and McClellans!

Yeah, I bet they still do for public appearances...

Ping!

[76834]

I had the pleasure of watching this bunch perform a few years ago.
They put on a totally excellent show and if you get a chance to watch them it is well worth the experience.

[HairOfTheDog]

Put 2 rear white socks on that first horse and he looks identical to mine. (except he doesn't run away from me like that)

I'm gonna guess he didn't just get away, but is being driven away. That's a round pen they are in.

[Cannoneer No. 4]

Ogletree Gap Heritage Festival Copperas Cove, TX. The Detachment comes on line.

[HairOfTheDog]

I don't see anything that looks like a freeze brand. That mark doesn't look big enough or make an identifiable symbol.

My Arabian is freeze branded under the mane with his registration number in Arabic. Most identification brands would be on a shoulder or hindquarter.

[Cannoneer No. 4]

[Cannoneer No. 4]

I love these guys, but they are farbs, sorry to say.

[HairOfTheDog]

What's a farb?

[Cannoneer No. 4]

FARB -- Used as both an adjective ("farby") and a noun. Indicates a reenactor, item, or activity that is not an accurate portrayal of the times - an anachronism or modern item. Supposedly short for "Far be it from authentic." Examples are a costumed reenactor wearing modern eye glasses or sitting in an aluminum lawn chair, or ladies wearing prom gowns, or a costume created from polyester fabric. Term is usually applied to very obviously inaccurate portrayals or items.

The Definition of a FARB

[HairOfTheDog]

Ah.... thank you. As one who hangs out with ~purists~ of one stripe or another, that would be a useful term to know.

[Cannoneer No. 4]