Army changes care for Arlington Cemetary horses
Oct 6, 2023 11:10:07 GMT -5
Post by mysaladdays on Oct 6, 2023 11:10:07 GMT -5
They need some veterinary input on how to harness and outfit these horses properly. They are not beasts of burden like oxen. IMHO.
Horses should not collapse, die, be in pain, or bear the scars of being improperly outfitted in order to pull heavy caskets, etc.
I'm happy they are going to receive some training that will positively affect how these things are done. Was kinda surprised this wasn't done properly before, but I am happy that we learn from our mistakes.
www.cbsnews.com/news/arlington-national-cemetery-suspends-horses-caisson-funerals-health-concerns-changes-coming/#:~:text=In%20February%202022%2C%20the%20deaths,the%20horses%20time%20to%20recover.
CBS News obtained photos of other horses with scars from wearing ill-fitting harnesses and saddles while pulling a 2,600-pound caisson. "They were all suffering from severe musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain," Byles said.
Horses should not collapse, die, be in pain, or bear the scars of being improperly outfitted in order to pull heavy caskets, etc.
I'm happy they are going to receive some training that will positively affect how these things are done. Was kinda surprised this wasn't done properly before, but I am happy that we learn from our mistakes.
www.cbsnews.com/news/arlington-national-cemetery-suspends-horses-caisson-funerals-health-concerns-changes-coming/#:~:text=In%20February%202022%2C%20the%20deaths,the%20horses%20time%20to%20recover.
CBS News obtained photos of other horses with scars from wearing ill-fitting harnesses and saddles while pulling a 2,600-pound caisson. "They were all suffering from severe musculoskeletal injuries, neck pain," Byles said.