On 10 Jul 2003 23:00:50 -0700, (Kevin Brooks)
wrote:

BTW, we no longer have blacksmiths serving with
the cavalry units, either...nor horses, for that matter.

That's not true, actually. One of the cavalry units, either the 1st
or the 7th, has horses at Ft. Riley. Eighteen horses, some mules, and
a dog, not to mention the associated personnel. You can find photos
and more information on the Web.

There's also a ceremonial Army unit, which provided Black Jack for
JKF's funeral, as well as the horses who pull the caisson for
funerals.

Mary

--
Mary Shafer Retired aerospace research engineer

"Turn to kill, not to engage." LCDR Willie Driscoll, USN