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War Horses

War Horses. Taylor Buell – B4 Introduction to Companion Animals. Brief History. The first training manual for war horses (training chariot horses) dates back to 1350 BC Brought into battle more than 4000 years ago WWI was the last war in which horses would be a vital role. Used for….

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War Horses

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  1. War Horses Taylor Buell – B4 Introduction to Companion Animals

  2. Brief History • The first training manual for war horses (training chariot horses) dates back to 1350 BC • Brought into battle more than 4000 years ago • WWI was the last war in which horses would be a vital role

  3. Used for… • Strength • Endurance • Pulling/riding ability • Training • Companions

  4. Modern-Day Military • Law enforcement and public safety • Ceremonial • Therapy for soldiers • Training and assisting troops overseas

  5. Law Enforcement • Patrols • Crowd control • Search and rescue • Traffic control • Pursuit of suspects • Visit schools/groups • Parades • Escort police funerals • Mounted police competitions

  6. Ceremonial • “The Old Guard” • Last equestrian unit in the Army • Caisson Platoon 3rd US Infantry • Represents the Army at ceremonies • Arlington National Cemetery • Presidential inaugural parades

  7. Therapy Horses • For wounded soldiers, or soldiers with PTSD • Old Guard horses • Once-a-week riding lessons • Offered for adoption at the end of the horses’ careers

  8. Training • Fort Bragg, NC • Train Special Forces Troops to ride in rough terrain • Vital role in toppling Taliban government in 2001 • First time since 1942 that horses were used in combat • Army • Train operators to care for livestock/pack animals

  9. Benefits Human Horse Learn vital skills Advantage in some situations Bonding/companion Therapy Constant top-notch care Bonding Exercise Adjusted to people

  10. References "Equidae Family." History Channel. AETN UK, 2014. Web. 8 Sept. 2014.      <http://www.history.co.uk/study-topics/history-of-war-animals/ equidae-family>. Grier, Peter. "Presidential debate 101: Does US military still use horses and      bayonets?" The Christian Science Monitor. Christian Science Monitor, 23      Oct. 2012. Web. 3 Sept. 2014. <http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/DC-Decoder/      Decoder-Buzz/2012/1023/      Presidential-debate-101-Does-US-military-still-use-horses-and-bayonets>. Ingersoll, Geoffrey. "Here's the Reason Why the Military Still Has Horses and      Bayonets." Business Insider. Business Insider, 23 Oct. 2012. Web. 3 Sept.      2014. <http://www.businessinsider.com/      lets-not-forget-the-reasons-why-the-military-still-has-horses-and-bayonets-2012- 10>. Kramer, Mary Hope. "Mounted Police Officer." About Carreers. about.com, 2014.      Web. 8 Sept. 2014. <http://animalcareers.about.com/od/Equine/a/      Mounted-Police-Officer.htm>.

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