The horses came from Fort Huachuca, Ariz., and Fort Irwin, Calif., where they served in units that honored the history of the cavalry.

U.S. Border Patrol horse patrol units across the Southwest recently received 15 horses from the U.S. Army, an interagency transfer that will save the agency an estimated $105,000.

Border Patrol Horse Patrol Unit instructors traveled to the posts to evaluate the animals for their suitability in mounted patrol operations. The evaluations included inspections of conformation, ...