Kennedy is an American Standardbred horse who was owned by the United States Army.[1]
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
- ^ "Horses who served in Army's Old Guard now up for adoption". KCPQ-TV. February 22, 2016. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
- ^ a b McLaughlin, Elizabeth. "Meet the Horses of the U.S. Army Old Guard". ABC News. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
- ^ a b Zauzmer, Julie (July 11, 2016). "Two retired horses who served their country finally have new homes". Washington Post. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
- ^ Somera, Jedhel. "Caisson Adoption". 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). U.S. Army. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
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