FORT MYER, Va. (April 8, 2025) — Caisson Detachment, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) is riding into modernization with a new saddle. The detachment is embracing innovation while ...

The Army's caisson detatchment was worn down by too many funerals, underinvestment and poor care. The Army euthanized two horses, Mickey and Tony, and in 2023 the rest were retired to Florida.

With the wellbeing of the horses in mind, the caissons will be used no more than twice in a day, up to 10 times per week. Sanctuary Plans to Build Rescue for Retired Carriage Horses Following Deat ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army will soon begin limited use of horse-drawn caissons for funerals at Arlington National Cemetery, phasing in the long-held tradition after nearly two years of work to ...

Operations were paused in 2023 over welfare concerns, but the Army undertook a comprehensive overhaul and now offers enhanced care, improved turnout lots, bigger stalls, rehabilitation tools, and inno ...

WASHINGTON − The Army announced Tuesday that it will resume using horse-drawn caissons for a limited number of funerals at Arlington National Cemetery this summer, three years after it suspended ...

Army to Begin Limited Use of Horse-Drawn Caissons for Arlington National Cemetery Funerals WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army will soon begin limited use of horse-drawn caissons for funerals at ...