Klinger, a gentle giant of an Army horse who honored fallen veterans and brought comfort to grief-stricken children, has retired following 20 years of service.
At 23, Klinger goes to his own reward a retirement barn in Franklin County, N.C., where he and fellow caisson horse Dozer can enjoy oats, horse muffins and old war stories.
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