While mounted police units have been used in Europe since the 1700s, the first police force in America to mount an officer on a horse was in New York City in 1858. Other cities began following suit, ...

On June 9, a horse named Pumpkin ran wild through traffic in Manhattan, pulling a carriage and smashing up a taxi before a man riding his bike was able to gain control of the animal. Two days later, a ...

CHICAGO -- At the sprawling South Shore Cultural Center, the early-morning sun casts a golden glow on the stables nestled just beyond the gated entrance. On this 20-degree Thursday, the waves of ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police are asking for the ...

When Raleigh police officers ride through downtown on horseback, it doesn’t take long before neighbors approach to ask ...

Out of the many sights to see during Carnival season, one that seems to draw much attention is the NOPD Mounted Division. On Tuesday, officers started training for the horses to be comfortable around ...

The Savannah Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Unit is adding a new tool to its toolkit. Known for their speed, size and ...

It's been more than 30 years since former Crow Wing County Sheriff Frank Ball sought out the public's help in organizing a mounted patrol for the county. In 1985, 24 experienced men and women, along ...

Beverly Eckel and her mother, Joyce Pelanne both pose near a pair of Budweiser Clydesdales during the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation's 3rd Annual Horses, Hops and Cops Fundraiser at the NOPD Mounted ...