A Loving Home For Retiring Military Veteran Horses After They Have Served

Sep 26, 2019 by apost team

The US Army Caisson Platoon is a group of elite horses that serve the country in immeasurable ways. If you have ever wondered what happens to retired army horses, this story will explain it all.

Once these valiant horses have served their country, they need homes where they can spend the rest of their lives. Horses such as Quincy have participated in numerous funerals at Arlington National Cemetery. But once they retire, they still deserve to be treated with respect and great care. This is where the Caisson Adoption Project steps in.

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According to Popular Military, this innovative program matches retired army horses with human veterans. George Whitaker is the veteran who adopted Quincy as his horse. Quincy suffers from a chronic condition caused by nerve damage in the hooves called navicular disease. Whitaker is determined to ensure that Quincy lives his retirement with the peace and comfort that he deserves. Quincy now lives on a farm that specializes in the rehabilitation of horses. Whitaker said that he plans to give Quincy a high quality of life on the farm as his companion.

"As long as he has a quality of life he will live on the farm — forever,” Whitaker told Popular Military. 

You will be in awe when you check out this video of these amazing horses. This program is such a blessing to these horses who have nowhere to go after their service to the nation is complete. Not only does this adoption program benefit the animals, but it also serves to give the veterans a true companion.

After you have watched this touching story, be sure to spread the awareness to all your friends.