Culver's Black Horse Troop prepares for inauguration

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Posted: 7:38 PM Jan 11, 2009
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The black horses of the Culver Academies will once again take part in the nation's inauguration.

On Sunday, they had their dress rehearsal.

Culver's Black Horse Troop and equestriennes have been invited to take part in Barack Obama's presidential inaugural parade.

The school's first inaugural invitation came back in 1913, so the latest comes as no surprise.

Culver plans to take 100 horses to next week's parade -- twice the number that took part in 2001.

Over 1,300 groups requested to participate in the inaugural parade, but only around 50 are actually invited.

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Posted by: YOUNG JERAMIAH W.H.V. Location: CONCHITA 15th on Jan 20, 2009 at 12:37 AM
I LOVE MICHELINA CARBONE!!!!♥

Posted by: Jane Location: East Anglia UK on Jan 19, 2009 at 10:35 PM
My friends daughter will be taking part in the parade, so proud of her and wish I could be there to see it. A moment in history that will be with her and the others taking part in the parade for the rest of their lives.

Posted by: Allysha Location: Indiana on Jan 19, 2009 at 07:47 PM
I cant wait to see the troop tomorrow! Good luck everyone! I hope I get to go to Culver when I'm old enough! My friends and I are so excited to see the troop and we're all glad that they found enough black horses, we had heard that they were close to about 25 short. Congrats again!

Posted by: Sherrie Location: Ohio on Jan 19, 2009 at 09:34 AM
We sold Pete (Petion Shadow) to culver last year and Beth told me he will be in the parade..anyone out there know who will be riding him...very excited to try to see him in the parade.

Posted by: Bri Location: Culver on Jan 16, 2009 at 06:29 PM
I attend the Academy and am really excited all my friends and even my boyfriend will be riding in the parade!!!

Posted by: telle Location: valpariso on Jan 13, 2009 at 04:56 PM
i was there when they were doing that!! my horse is gonna be in the parade!

Posted by: Shelby on Jan 13, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Well Jack - I would think that after participating in these parades since 1913 that they would have hit a few Republican parades. In fact they went to Nixon's, both of Reagans, both Bush's. They missed Bill's first Inaugual after his committee did not invite Culver opting for a less military presence but they made it to his second. I'll let you figure out the rest.

Posted by: Anonymous on Jan 12, 2009 at 04:12 PM
WOW

Posted by: steve Location: lagrange on Jan 12, 2009 at 01:55 PM
Have a great trip kids. This is something to be proud of. Its alot better than the story you ran about the port-a-potties...

Posted by: jack lynch Location: knox, in on Jan 12, 2009 at 11:51 AM
check and see if they have ever been invited to a republican presidental parade?

Posted by: T Location: Niles on Jan 12, 2009 at 06:56 AM
Congratulation Culver! Boo to the TV stations coverage. The dress rehearsal was amazing. 72 black horses, each rider carrying the American Flag. Beautiful sunny day. = Great news opportunity. Too bad you only showed us inside the stable!

Posted by: Me Location: Osceola on Jan 12, 2009 at 05:39 AM
Congratulations to Culver!!! Great job BethAnn!!!! We'll be watching for ya....

Posted by: Pat Location: Warsaw on Jan 11, 2009 at 10:47 PM
Congratulations to Culver's Black Horse Troop! Such an honor... and they will represent both their academies and our area very well. I'll be watching for them.