British Army exploring military working horses: US used them against Taliban and Russia in Ukraine

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The British Army is examining whether military working horses could contribute to future operations, with the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment involved in the exploration. The report also notes past use of horses by US forces in Afghanistan and by forces in Ukraine.

When you hear of horses being used in battle, you could be forgiven for thinking back to the First World War or even the Napoleonic era. However, the British Army, specifically The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment (HCMR), is exploring how Military Working Horses could contribute to future operations.