| Yes Sir, your right. The 3rd US Infantry is based out of Ft. Myer, in Arlington, VA. The story of leading the horse behind the caisson, comes from the time when the calvary officer's horse, was HIS horse. They were so well trained, that usually only it's owner could ride it, so the horse was taken to be buried with it's owner. The boot that is reversed in the saddle symbolizes the leader looking back on his troops one last time, and also that, he'll never ride again. One interesting note is that only colonel's and above in the US Army are authorized to have a Caparsion horse. I think anyone buried at Arlington can have the caisson procession, but the actual riderless horse, is reserved for high ranking officer's, president's and extremely distingusted citizens. Still looking for Regan's horse's name, and what was different about the tack they used. Great job for Guy on the rigth though. HOOAH!!!!
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