Lil’ Jet

01/28/2025

Shermanigans they’re on to you 👀

01/12/2025

A week ago, I had to step in and save one of our Troopers from a rabid coyote —one well-placed kick and problem solved. The environmental team was quick to jump in and finish the job, so hats off to them for backing me up.

But seriously, if I can offer a recommendation —how about an airdrop of oral rabies vaccines? Sprinkle those treats around and save us all from the rabies drama! Don’t worry, Fort Huachuca, I’ll keep holding the line—just call me Jet, Protector of the Paddock.

ALERT: Due to continued encounters between humans and wild animals suspected of rabies, Huachuca Canyon and Reservoir Hill will be closed until Jan. 27.

Rabies is a fatal but preventable viral disease. It can be spread to people and pets through the bites and scratches of an infected animal.

In the United States, more than 90% of reported cases of rabies in animals occur in wildlife. Nearly 3 in 4 Americans live in a community where raccoons, skunks, or foxes carry rabies. People who enjoy outdoor certain outdoor activities that may lead to contact with wildlife are at higher risk of being exposed to rabies.

The best way you can prevent rabies is by:
•Making sure your pets are up-to-date on their rabies vaccines;
•Keeping wildlife wild - stay away from wildlife for both human and animal safety;
•Calling animal control to remove stray animals from your neighborhood;
•Washing bites or scratches immediately with soap and water; and
•Seeking medical care shortly after potential exposures.

Fort Huachuca’s 24/7 wildlife hotline is 520.678.8112. If wildlife has bitten you, remain calm and seek emergency medical attention immediately.

12/22/2024

Dear horses everywhere...or at least in the Northern Hemisphere,

This is it...This is the longest night of the year.

The days will be lengthening and nights shortening, from here forward. I wish you all well. May you have kind people, good hay, and shelter from wind, snow and rain.

Blessings to all, and best wishes in the opening year. Cheers, Fergus

11/03/2024

The herd and I are out in the pasture, and we’re all taking bets on whether the farriers carve their pumpkins like this for Halloween 🤔 Any farriers care to weigh in?

Shermanigans and I always get a gold star when it comes to farrier visits. Calm, collected, and ready for our pedicures, we’re basically the hoof-care royalty around here. The rest could use a lesson or two in ‘how to nail the perfect trim.’ 🎃

10/18/2024

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U.S. military members and civilians compete at the National Cavalry Competition, Fort Reno, Oklahoma, Sep. 27, 2023. The National Cavalry Competition tests participants in various events relating to military horsemanship. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. James Alegria)

10/05/2024

The Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard went to the Big Apple?!? I wanna go. For those of you who’ve been following me for a while, just picture the fun I could have. The Adventures of Jet in The Big Apple.

09/21/2024

B Troop, 4th U.S. Cavalry (Memorial)
Attaché Visit. September 16, 2024
Photo Credit: Denneen Peterson and William Meek

09/12/2024

My friends from Fort Sill at the National Cavalry Competition 2024. Best of luck to all the competitors this year!

09/12/2024

National Cavalry Competition 2024

09/04/2024

Some of B Troop, 4th US Cavalry’s newest and finest troopers represented U.S. Army Fort Huachuca at the Sonoita Rodeo and provided the history of B Troop and the Cavalry in the Unit’s Demonstration. Troopers and their equines: Honorary Executive Officer Lee Whiskey Lovorn on Ghost, Trooper Ana Baugh Kitselman on Ben, Trooper Oscar Casas Jr. on Sinew, Trooper John Thomas on Slim, Trooper Amanda Murphy on Beau, and Trooper Roberto Villarreal on Rally.

Thanks to the Fort Carson Mounted Color guard for their generous transfer of Ghost, Slim, and Beau to B Troop in November 2023. These equids have become an integral component of our herd as evidenced by their participation in this event.