Horse Soldiers in Afghanistan honored by Monument

CNN ^ | Oct 6, 2011 | Alex Quade

[Ymani Cricket]

Demossville, Kentucky (CNN) -- The U.S. special operations teams that led the American invasion in Afghanistan a decade ago did something that no American military had done since the last century: ride horses into combat.

[Ymani Cricket]

Just sayin'... An older story, but perhaps the President needs some knowledge of the terrain in Afghanistan.

[Ymani Cricket]

Ok, I see this is a repeat. Should have known. oh well, point is made.

[Cloverfarm]

Really interesting and inspiring — especially the guy who kept going even with a broken back.

As for learning to ride horses, I’ve tried to encourage my kids who started riding “late” in life (about age 12) that if these adult soldiers can do it, you can, too.