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Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard

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Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard

The last remaining Mounted Color Guard in the Marine Corps. Comprised of active duty Marines.

The Marines ride "Wild Mustangs" of palomino color, adopted from the Bureau of Land Management's " Adopt a Horse and B***o Program." The Color Guard travels across the country performing at rodeos, parades and ceremonies throughout the United States.

06/01/2026

U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard participated in meet-and-greet engagements and presented the colors during physical training and sporting events at Audubon Park in New Orleans, May 30-31, 2026, in support of Sail 250 New Orleans. The events honored Marine Corps tradition while engaging with poolees, visitors and service members from across the nation and around the world in the city of New Orleans.

(U.S. Marine Corps 📸 by Sgt. Davin Tenbusch)

05/19/2026

Kitty (Marjah) and Reno (Bodfish) were honored during their retirement and adoption ceremony. The ceremony celebrated their service as they transitioned to retirement and adoption.

(U.S. Marine Corps 📸 by Sgt. Davin Tenbusch)

05/04/2026

The Mounted Color Guard headed to MCB Camp Pendleton, May 1, to present the colors for the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, Change of Command ceremony.

The Mounted Color Guard is the Marine Corps’ only remaining mounted unit, based out of MCLB Barstow, California, supporting events nationwide.

(U.S. Marine Corps 📸 by Sgt. Davin Tenbusch)

05/01/2026

Our horses would like to wish everyone a happy Friday and a safe weekend!

(U.S. Marine Corps 📸 by Sgt. Davin Tenbusch)

04/23/2026

Groundwork sets the standard for everything we do with our horses. It's where trust is built and communication is refined through consistency and repetition. That foundation carries through every part of our training and performance.

(U.S. Marine Corps 📸 by Sgt. Davin Tenbusch)

04/17/2026

The adoption process for Kitty and Reno has been completed. The adoptees have been chosen. Notification will be provided to applicants regarding their selection status.

04/07/2026

Strong hooves, strong horses

Farrier care is essential to every horse’s health and performance. Through routine trimming and careful balancing, each step helps prevent injury and keeps our horses mission-ready.

(U.S. Marine Corps 📸 by Sgt. Davin Tenbusch)

04/02/2026

All adoption applications for Reno and Kitty are due tomorrow, 3 April, 2026!

Reno (first photo) is a 24-yr-old Mustang gelding standing at 15 hands who loves snacks and being the center of attention. Kitty (second) is our 20-yr-old Quarter Horse mare who has a sassy, playful personality standing at 15.1 hands.

Please reach out to GySgt Robert at [email protected] for all adoption inquiries and to submit your applications.

The retirement ceremony will be held on Friday, 15 May 2026. We look forward to seeing you there!

03/11/2026

Another year representing the Marine Corps during Armed Forces Day at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

(U.S. Marine Corps 📸 by Sgt. Davin Tenbusch)

03/05/2026

After long and faithful careers with the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, we are proud to announce the retirement of Kitty (Marjah) and Reno (Bodfish). The adoption application period is now open from 5 March – 3 April 2026! Kitty (left) is our 20-year-old Quarter Horse mare who has a sassy, playful personality standing at 15.1 hands. Reno (right) is a 24-year-old Mustang gelding standing at 15 hands who loves snacks and being the center of attention.

Please reach out to GySgt Robert at [email protected] for all adoption inquiries and to submit your applications.

The retirement ceremony will be held on Friday, 15 May 2026. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Barstow, CA
92311

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Monday	7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4pm
Friday	7:30am - 4pm

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+17605777302

Website

https://linktr.ee/usmcmcg

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