U.S. Army Sgt. Merick Espinoza, assigned to the Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, fires a rifle while dismounted from his horse during the U.S. Cavalry Association’s National Cavalry Competition ultimate competition, the Bolté Cup, at Fort Reno, Okla. on Sept. 27, 2025. Sgt. Merick was forced to improvise during the timed shoot and perform one handed when his horse refused to cooperate. (U.S. Army by Pvt. Ryan Lavigne)
| Date Taken: | 09.27.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 01.13.2026 11:06 |
| Photo ID: | 9476595 |
| VIRIN: | 092725-A-BN492-1208 |
| Resolution: | 2510x1431 |
| Size: | 1.6 MB |
| Location: | OKLAHOMA, US |
| Web Views: | 11 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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