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The riderless horse stands in formations at the Capitol Building in Washington, Jan. 4, as members of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard" Caisson Detachment prepare for the State Funeral of 39th U.S. President Jimmy Carter. One of the oldest and most evocative of military traditions in a full honor funeral is that of the riderless, caparisoned horse. The horse is led behind the caisson wearing an empty saddle with the rider’s boots reversed in the stirrups, indicating the warrior will never ride again. Tradition allows a caparisoned horse to follow the casket of presidents of our nation, as Commander in Chief. (DoD photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Samantha Cate)
| Date Taken: | 01.04.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 01.05.2025 18:52 |
| Photo ID: | 8822606 |
| VIRIN: | 250104-D-YV330-6192 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
| Size: | 8.76 MB |
| Location: | WASHINGTON, D.C., US |
| Web Views: | 472 |
| Downloads: | 5 |
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