Menino Says "Neigh" To Last Mounted Patrol Ride

When budget cuts put several of the city's horses out of work, their riders began to plan a farewell celebration for the noble beasts. After all, what better way to say goodbye to your favorite mount than with a little parade? But Mayor Menino, ever thrifty, stomped on the idea of an equestrian celebration, allegedly either because the unit's fate has not been completely decided, or because he didn't even know about the celebration and therefore couldn't have rejected it. Either way, there's a city council hearing about saving the horsies next Tuesday, so there may be no need for a parade.