Kennedy (horse)

Kennedy is an American Standardbred horse who was owned by the United States Army.[1]

Kennedy pictured in 2016

Foaled in about 2001, the gelding was posted to the Military District of Washington where he was assigned to the caisson platoon of the 3rd Infantry Regiment, serving as a caparisoned horse.[2] Kennedy was ultimately relieved of his duties due to attitude issues and, in 2016, dismissed from military service as a result of persistent disciplinary problems.[2][3] He was adopted by a former caisson platoon soldier and relocated to his ranch in Texas.[3][4]

References
  1. "Horses who served in Army's Old Guard now up for adoption". KCPQ-TV. February 22, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  2. McLaughlin, Elizabeth. "Meet the Horses of the U.S. Army Old Guard". ABC News. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  3. Zauzmer, Julie (July 11, 2016). "Two retired horses who served their country finally have new homes". Washington Post. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  4. Somera, Jedhel. "Caisson Adoption". 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). U.S. Army. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
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