Life in the 11th ACR, Part 8: The Horses
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11th Cav is the professional opposing force at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, CA. Can one really have a cavalry unit without horses? 11th ACR thinks not. I spent a pleasant afternoon up the hill at the Horse Detachment. This series of videos will take you into the lives of the troopers, and their families, and give an idea of what it's like to be assigned to the Blackhorse.
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