Army changes course, decides to keep horses at two bases

Military Working Equid Programs will continue at Fort Riley and Fort Hood, a reversal of the Army’s plan to wind down the use ...
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Army to retain military working equid programs at Fort Hood, Fort Riley

The U.S. Army will retain Military Working Equid (MWE) programs at Fort Hood, Texas, and Fort Riley, Kansas, previously ...
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Towing a HEMTT 1,855 miles with the HEMTT I just bought! What could go wrong?

In this episode of Murphys Diesel, I undertake the challenge of transporting a massive, broken 10X10 HEMTT military truck ...
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Army to retain Fort Riley’s mounted color guard unit

Months after announcing plans to disband most of its ceremonial horse units, the U.S. Army announced it will keep Fort ...
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Horses to stay at Fort Hood, Fort Riley as Army reverses past decision

The Army determined the horses bring community engagement opportunities and capabilities that are difficult to replicate.

Retired Air Force graduate healed by equine therapy fights to save local program

Financial struggles are endangering the life of a 44-year-old equine therapy organization that’s unique in El Paso County but which could shut its doors in a few months without an influx of funding, ...