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Gr 1–5—At the height of the Korean conflict, a young racehorse was abandoned and left hungry at a racetrack. Around the same time, a nearby U.S. Marine unit was exhausted from lugging heavy ammunition uphill during their battles. While a mule would have been preferable, Sergeant Pederson trained that once-abandoned horse to carry the ammunition for the Marines—and what followed is a remarkable story. Named R...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

During the Korean War, U.S. Marines needed mules and packhorses to haul supplies. But finding such animals in the devastated countryside was difficult. One desperate lieutenant made what turned out to be a smart purchase--a scrawny, skittish racehorse--and had her trained to follow trails, carry a packsaddle, and stay calm in the face of danger. In a straightforward text, McCormick describes the training, feeding (eggs, coffee, Coca-Cola, and whatever else could be found), and notable accomplis...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

During the Korean War, U.S. Marines needed mules and packhorses to haul supplies. But finding such animals in the devastated countryside was difficult. One desperate lieutenant made what turned out to be a smart purchase--a scrawny, skittish racehorse--and had her trained to follow trails, carry a packsaddle, and stay calm in the face of danger. In a straightforward text, McCormick describes the training, feeding (eggs, coffee, Coca-Cola, and whatever else could be found), and notable accomplis...Log In or Sign Up to Read More