The fact that he carried Napolean Bonaparte on his back made him famous. Marengo accompanied Napolean at the famous battle of Waterloo. Belonging to an Egyptian breed, he was exported to France in 1799. Marengo died in the war while battling British troops. Marengo had galloped an over 5,600-km round-trip from Paris to Moscow in 1812. Today, his skeleton stands tall in the National Army Museum in Chelsea.
6. Comanche
Talk about a horse with celebrity status! Comanche, a mustang owned by the US Army, became a celebrity after his retirement. He went on parades on special ceremonies after being wounded in battle. After his death, the horse received a respectable military funeral for his heroic service.