If you’ve seen a military funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, either in person or on TV, you’ve seen the caisson horses leading the funeral procession with dignity and grace. But what you may not know about these horses is that they lead double lives. When they’re not honoring our fallen heroes in a solemn procession, these horses are helping injured veterans regain their strength and confidence through a therapeutic riding program.
See the video report on ABC News and watch our video about the veterinarians and caisson horses at Fort Myer on AVMAtv.