Army to put ceremonial horses up for adoption as part of budget cuts

Published July 9, 2025 1:15pm ET



The U.S. Army will be putting most of its ceremonial horses up for adoption as part of its overall warfighting realignment, the service announced on Tuesday. 

The changes will save an estimated $2 million a year, Army spokesperson Steve Warren said. The cuts to the units come as the Trump administration works to diminish spending across the federal government. Some changes have been directed at reducing top military leadership positions. 

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