Parsons Mounted Cavalry Employee Directory

Parsons Mounted Cavalry is a horse combat unit within the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M University, consisting of cavalry, artillery, and quartermaster elements. The unit revives a military tradition that includes mounted drill training, which was discontinued in 1943, and focuses on teaching cadets essential skills such as self-discipline, confiden... ce, leadership, and decision-making. With 90 cadets and 50 horses, the unit also manages the transportation, care, and maintenance of the 3-inch field gun known as the Spirit of 02. The program aims to develop skills necessary for modern business and military leaders through the unique challenges of managing horses.Read More