SPD's Mounted Patrol Unit trains horses for search and rescue during dire situations

SPD is taking part in an initiative to expand the unit’s role in search-and-rescue operations when dire situations occur.
Post Register

Barnyard Basics: Training a horse to lead

When leading a horse, the safest and most effective way is to walk beside him, rather than in front of him. If you walk beside his left shoulder, holding onto the halter rope or lead shank a few ...
WTEN

Albany police horses go to school

LUDLOW, MASS. (NEWS10) – This week, members of the Albany Police Department’s mounted unit participated in an intensive training program designed to prepare both officers and their horses for the ...
Daily Herald

Travis Training Center to host open barn for Horses for Wellness

Travis Training Center will host an open barn on June 4 in partnership with Bridle up Hope and LifeFusion to promote Horses for Wellness. The festivities will begin at 11 a.m. at the Travis Training ...
7News Miami

Officers — and their horses — ready to finish rigorous training to join Miami Police Mounted Patrol Unit

SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - The City of Miami Police Mounted Patrol Unit gave a behind-the-scenes look at an elite group of horses training to be on the force, as the recruits who will be ...