Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center

George the Horse and D-Day

Today, as we remember the lives lost on D-Day and honor the incredible bravery of the Allied soldiers, I'd also like to take a moment to remember a horse named George.

On June 6, 1944, British troops fighting near Pegasus Bridge needed help moving heavy equipment and m horse person, I think stories like George's matter. Horses have carried us through wars, built nations, worked our farms, and stood beside us in some of history's hardest moments. They never asked for medals or recognition. They simply did what was asked of them.

Today we honor the men who fought and died to defeat N**i Germany and defend freedom. Their sacrifice can never be forgotten. And while their courage rightly remains the focus of this day, I also think it's worth remembering George—the little-known Normandy horse who, in his own way, helped carry the weight of history.

We respectfully remember some of the most critical hours of the Normandy invasion. George, a local French horse, reportedly helped by pulling a cart loaded with supplies that the soldiers were struggling to move.

We know very little about George. We don't know where he came from, who owned him, or what became of him after the fighting. What we do know is that when he was needed, he helped.

Lest we forget.

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