The Army is ending five equine programs to save a couple million dollars a year. It might also be a wise move for animal welfare reasons.

The Army is giving the affected bases 12 months to shutter the ceremonial cavalry units, and 141 horses will be adopted outside the military.

The U.S. Army will be putting most of its ceremonial horses up for adoption as part of its overall warfighting realignment, the service announced on Tuesday.  The changes will save an estimated $2 million a year,