Official Police Scotland Twitter feed for our Mounted Unit Horses. Not for reporting crime. Non-emergency dial 101 & 999 in an emergency. Not monitored 24/7
PH’s Cathcart, Arrochar, Nairn and Dalry would like to wish all our followers a Happy Easter! They have been treated to some extra carrots 🥕 #PoliceHorses#EasterBunny#HappyEaster
We’re pleased to welcome Dalry, another fabulous Clydesdale gelding, to the Mounted Unit. His steady temperament and impressive presence make him a fantastic addition to the team. Look for him on patrol soon. 🐴👮 #PoliceHorse#Clydesdale
On Wednesday and Thursday of this week we had the pleasure of hosting the annual National Mounted Trainers and Assessors Conference. The conference was well attended by our colleagues around the UK. Thanks to @GPolPB for welcoming our guests. #HasteYeBack#ThanksForComing
PH Dyce, Nairn, their riders, @PSOSRoads and @BhsScotland took part in Operation 'Lose the Blinkers' yesterday in the Ashgill area. 2 drivers were reported for careless driving, a number of other drivers were also warned regarding their driving around horses.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
This week 2 officers successfully completed the 16 week National Standard Equitation Course. Well done to both, we look forward to working with you soon! They are pictured riding PH Fenwick & PH Lockerbie who helped them throughout the course. #Congratulations#WeWillSeeYouSoon
Police Horse Cupar likes to check in on our Inspector in her office when he’s out in his turn out area, maybe he hopes he’ll find a stray apple. #HelloAreYouBusy? #IsThereAnySnacks? #PoliceHorse
The Polive Horses have had a busy week. They’ve assisted colleagues at 3 football matches at Ibrox, Easter Road and Stark’s Park. They’ve also patrolled Glasgow & Edinburgh city centres, Kilmarnock & Motherwell. @PSOSGreaterGlas@PSOSFife@PSOSLanarkshire@PSOSEdinburgh
PH’s Eyemouth and Glenluce enjoyed a patrol in Dundee City Centre today. They were glad to see that Desperate Dan, Dawg and Minnie the Minx were behaving themselves. They can also confirm that Oor Wullie was spotted with his famous bucket! @PSOSTayside#KeepingPeopleSafe
PH’s Eyemouth & Glenluce took part in Operation Lose the Blinkers along with the local Community Policing Team and Road Policing in the Strathmartine and Tealing areas. @PSOSTayside @BritishHorse #LoseTheBlinkers#ThereIsSpaceForEveryone
Images courtesy of Ewan Noble Photography
It was weigh in day today for all our horses at the Mounted Unit. 🐴 Thank you to the BHS Horse Care and Welfare team who came along to give us a very interesting and educational input on body condition scoring and weighing. #LanarkIsTheHeaviest#893kg
Tonight we have PH’s Dyce, Harris, Elgin, Strathaven, Eyemouth and Jura on patrol at Ibrox, with PH Dyce managing to squeeze in a quick snooze in the sun before attending tonight’s match @RangersFC