Trained Cavalry Horses (1898 Original Black & White Film)

Step back in time with this fascinating black and white film from 1898! Witness the remarkable intelligence of the horses of Troop F, 6th U.S. Cavalry. Watch as these well-trained animals follow commands to lie down promptly and then scramble back to their feet on another order. A glimpse into the impressive bond between cavalry soldiers and their mounts in the late 19th century.

Source :
Thomas A. Edison, I. & Paper Print Collection. (1898) Trained Cavalry Horses. Paley, W. D., prod United States: Edison Manufacturing Co. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/98501032