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| Jr. - 10 year old Police Horse |
The Providence (RI) Police Department's mounted unit is made up, almost entirely, of draft cross
horses. Inspector Luis DelRio, director of the unit, took some time to talk with DCBOA about the
program in Providence. According to Inspector DelRio, the unit converted to draft crosses about 8
years ago.
Once they started working with draft crosses, they were sold on several qualities they found unique
to the breed.
The top of the list was the disposition inherited from the draft parent. "Their calm attitude lends
itself to police work", stated DelRio. He went on to praise the crosses for their ability to go against
their flight instinct when faced with unusual situations.
He also pointed out that they take to training more quickly than other horses.
Mounted police work means long hours on hard pavement. The bone density of draft crosses allows
them to hold up better for this demanding work.
Jr. and his partner, Officer Harold Zacks, are in the business of helping others, but now they need
some help. Jr. needs a sponsor.
To sponsor Jr. an individual or organization pays a one time fee of $3,000, which entitles them to
naming rights of the horse. This $3,000 goes towards the purchase of the next horse needed by the
unit.
If you can help (or would just like to check out more hard working draft crosses) please visit the RI
Mounted Police web site by clicking the red button below.
horses. Inspector Luis DelRio, director of the unit, took some time to talk with DCBOA about the
program in Providence. According to Inspector DelRio, the unit converted to draft crosses about 8
years ago.
Once they started working with draft crosses, they were sold on several qualities they found unique
to the breed.
The top of the list was the disposition inherited from the draft parent. "Their calm attitude lends
itself to police work", stated DelRio. He went on to praise the crosses for their ability to go against
their flight instinct when faced with unusual situations.
He also pointed out that they take to training more quickly than other horses.
Mounted police work means long hours on hard pavement. The bone density of draft crosses allows
them to hold up better for this demanding work.
Jr. and his partner, Officer Harold Zacks, are in the business of helping others, but now they need
some help. Jr. needs a sponsor.
To sponsor Jr. an individual or organization pays a one time fee of $3,000, which entitles them to
naming rights of the horse. This $3,000 goes towards the purchase of the next horse needed by the
unit.
If you can help (or would just like to check out more hard working draft crosses) please visit the RI
Mounted Police web site by clicking the red button below.