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The Police Mounted Section are constantly searching
local markets for potential police horse recruits to
fill their ranks. With the increased demand for mounted
patrols state-wide, there is a constant need to keep the
section’s horse ranks fully stocked.
Mounted policing needs a special horse with a
temperament that is able to undertake the many Frontline
tasks both the horse and rider are faced with in their
day to day operations. The section favours draught cross
horses which include Clydesdale, Percheron and Friesian
crossed horses. Their size, strength and workman like
attitudes makes the horse ideal for the rigours of
Frontline policing.
Having exhausted the WA market, Mounted Police Officer
in Charge Senior Sergeant Glen Potter looked nationally
for potential recruits. This resulted in the purchase of
four potential police horses from the Hunter Valley in
New South Wales.
Recruit Police Horse Nero, a Friesian Cross Gelding, is
the eldest who at 11, has a previous career as a Movie
Horse. Police Horse Elvis and Police Horse Syd, who are
both 6 year old Clydesdale Cross Geldings, and Police
Horse Rayne, a 7 year old Clydesdale Cross Mare, will
now commence their transitional training from civilian
life to Police Horse.
Senior Sergeant Glen Potter said “This training will
include exposure to the city streets, including
Northbridge at night, with many hours gently building
their confidence to tackle all aspects of policing. All
are expected to be on the beat within the next few
months.” |
