So important that the equine history of our country not be forgotten! it was built on the backs of horses, mules, and the animals that help build our farms. See this site about the US Army color guard, about the reenactment of authentic regalia, and our historical dependence on horses and molly mules! This is the army color guard; there is another one for Marines.

https://www.1id.army.mil/About-Us/Units/1st-Infantry-Division-Artillery-DIVARTY/Commanding-Generals-Mounted-Color-Guard-CGMCG/#:~:text=The%20Commanding%20General's%20Mounted%20Color%20Guard%20represents%20Fort%20Riley%20and,mid%20to%20late%2019th%20century.

https://www.1id.army.mil/About-Us/Units/1st-Infantry-Division-Artillery-DIVARTY/Commanding-Generals-Mounted-Color-Guard-CGMCG/#:~:text=The%20Commanding%20General's%20Mounted%20Color%20Guard%20represents%20Fort%20Riley%20and,mid%20to%20late%2019th%20century.