Parsons Mounted Cavalry
This horse combat unit consists of cavalry, artillery and quartermaster elements. Military training at A&M included mounted drill until 1943, when the Army disbanded its horse operations. The Cavalry tradition was revived at A&M by the Class of 1974. The unit was named after then Commandant of the Corps of Cadets, Colonel Thomas R. Parsons. Military horse training is used to teach cadets self-discipline, confidence, leadership, and decision-making. Learning to manage an animal much larger than themselves with a mind of its own in challenging conditions develops many of the skills necessary for modern business and military leaders. There are 86 cadets and 65 horses in this unit.
Our Animals
To ensure Parsons Mounted Cavalry is able to operate at its current capacity, we are seeking financial support from corporations, organizations, and individuals to offset the unit’s operating costs for the 55 horse herd. We are requesting that you consider sponsoring a trooper’s horse or mule. Your gift of a $5,000 sponsorship will be used to offset operating expenses for one horse for one year. Gifts can be made through the Texas A&M Foundation, a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization of which contributions to are tax deductible to the extent no goods or services are received in return. In return for this sponsorship, we offer our sponsors the opportunity to: On the horse’s saddle rack, have a plaque stating “Proudly Sponsored By (company or organization logo)” for one year. Recognition on the PMC web page that includes the company or organization’s logo for one year. PMC will provide studio quality photos of the horse and assigned cadet for display by the sponsor for one year.
Interested in Donating a Horse?
Upon donation, you acknowledge your contribution of the horse as an unrestricted gift, to Parsons Mounted Cavalry. In the donation, you are giving up all rights and future claims to this animal. We ask that you provide a copy of any Registration papers (if applicable) and a current negative Coggins Test Certification.
Your horse will be used in Parsons Mounted Cavalry programs. When horses are no longer needed, they are sold and the proceeds are used to support Parsons Mounted Cavalry. We cannot guarantee a selling price before we sell a horse, nor can we guarantee the right of re-purchase to the original owner.
The TAMU Vet School conducts a pre-donation exam for soundness and we conduct a series of behavioral and riding evaluations to determine suitability for our program.
Horses are accepted on a 30 day trial period from the date of delivery. If for any reason the horse proves unacceptable for Cavalry work, the donor agrees to pick the horse up at PMC facilities in College Station, TX, within 7 days from date of notification.
You or your representative must make the determination of value of your donation for IRS purposes. Parsons Mounted Cavalry cannot attest to any appraised value assigned to any horse.
If you are interested in donating a horse, please contact James George by email: [email protected] or by phone: 979.255.6979
Contact Us
Jeff Gardner ’82, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.)
PMC Military Advisor- [email protected]
- (979) 458-9317
Address: 3748 F&B Rd. College Station, TX 77845