Do you have a horse that you think would make a good police horse? The Pennsylvania State Police may want to speak with you.
They're currently seeking horse donations for their mounted patrol.
Ideal horse candidates are:
Geldings
Between 5 and 15 years of age
Between 16 hands (5' 4" at shoulder) and 18 hands tall
Preferred breed: draft and draft-crosses
The State Police says thoroughbreds are ess desireable. In addition, the horses need to have a quiet disposition and free of stable vices.
A total of 28 horses makes up the mounted patrol, which is deployed throughout the state for crowd control, searches, patrolling remote areas in addition to parades and community events.
When a horse retires from the State Police, a new home is found for the animal if the original owner does not wish to take it back.
Since 2015, 12 horses have been donated.
If you're interested in learning more about donating a horse to the Pennsylvania State Police, you can call 717-533-3463 or email cneidigh@pa.gov.
