Reckless--Another Equine Hero

This is the story of Reckless, a filly who served the Marines in the Korean War and became, in her time, a true American hero. If you have seen the play, War Horse, you know the dangerous conditions horses endured during World War I, the last war in which horses fought in the cavalry, but Reckless functioned as a one-horse munitions transport convoy in the Korean War, delivering arms to her Marines, often by herself.

When you see the footage that accompanies this video of the explosions, it is hard to believe a horse could have such nerves of steel. I bet her hearing was damaged by her proximity to the blasts.

In any event, this is a truly inspiring story.