Two ‘black beauties’ retire after years of ‘heroic’ public service
One of the gelding’s ‘claim to fame’ is being ridden by Charlotte Dujardin when she visited the police stables
One of the gelding’s ‘claim to fame’ is being ridden by Charlotte Dujardin when she visited the police stables
The pair, who were part of the police escort for Harry and Meghan’s wedding at Windsor, have retired from the force after a combined 24 years’ service
The gelding who has ‘seen it all’ during his career joined the force in 2010 as an 11-year-old
Long-serving police horse Bud, who was once punched by a drunken football fan, has died aged 21 following 14 years’ service and a happy retirement
‘If they are up to the challenge rest assured they will be immensely well cared for and loved by all our riders, grooms and the wider policing family’
‘For a grown man to act in this way was deplorable, especially against an animal, who was simply there to help protect people who wanted to enjoy the game’
The gelding's career with the Metropolitan Police ended prematurely after he developed cataracts affecting his peripheral vision
‘It’s really sad when any of them leave us because you spend more time with them than your family, but on the other hand I’m really pleased he can go and enjoy his retirement’
‘Due to her kind, calm and placid nature Cumbria was a huge favourite with all who met and had the pleasure of riding her’
The gelding retired from the police force aged 21, after 17 years service
‘Albert was very much loved by all the team and everyone who had met him while he was out on duty’
‘She had a really soft gentle nature and ticked all the boxes in the manners department. Children always warmed to her because she was so placid and would lower her head for them to stroke’
Wilson was bought for £800 as a three-year-old with betting winnings and went on to have a long and distinguished career policing career
‘ It was safe to say everyone fell in love with him instantly and not just for his dashing looks’
‘It’s our privilege to provide a dignified and relaxed retirement for these wonderful equine civil servants’
‘I will personally make sure that Bud will never see another football scarf while he is with us!’
‘Annabelle was a quirky little soul who was utterly adored by everyone who met her’
‘She is full of character and is fitting in well with the boys’