Police horses

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

‘Boys, your duty is done’: Two ‘standout’ police horses retire from duty

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

‘A very important part of our family’: long-serving police horse retires to the countryside

The gelding who has ‘seen it all’ during his career joined the force in 2010 as an 11-year-old

‘A brave but gentle boy who loved people’: final farewell to long-serving police horse

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

‘An honourable job for any horse’: police force seeking new recruits

‘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’

‘We will not tolerate this behaviour’: Football fan jailed for punching police horse

‘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’

Magnificent Met police horse starts ‘new career’ bringing joy to visitors after early retirement

The gelding's career with the Metropolitan Police ended prematurely after he developed cataracts affecting his peripheral vision

Questions raised over use of police horses after recent riots *H&H Plus*

‘He taught many officers to ride – and to fall off’: police horse retires after 13 years’ service

‘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’

Heartbreak as Met police horse of 12 years put down aged 25

‘Due to her kind, calm and placid nature Cumbria was a huge favourite with all who met and had the pleasure of riding her’

Farewell to ‘one of the bravest’: decorated former police horse put down aged 29

The gelding retired from the police force aged 21, after 17 years service

‘As brave as they come’: heartbreak as retired police horse put down

‘Albert was very much loved by all the team and everyone who had met him while he was out on duty’

‘A lady to the end’: farewell to police horse put down aged seven

‘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’

Police horse with penchant for cider who was stabbed in line of duty going strong at 26

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

‘Much-adored’ retired police horse who served at London 2012 put down

‘End of an era’: farewell to brave retired police horse who played vital role in riots

‘ It was safe to say everyone fell in love with him instantly and not just for his dashing looks’

Horse Trust welcomes new equine residents after years of public service

‘It’s our privilege to provide a dignified and relaxed retirement for these wonderful equine civil servants’

Police horse who was punched on the nose by drunk fan retires after 14 years on the beat

‘I will personally make sure that Bud will never see another football scarf while he is with us!’

‘A beautiful mare with a heart of gold’: farewell to long-serving police horse

‘Annabelle was a quirky little soul who was utterly adored by everyone who met her’

Girl power: police force recruits first mare in 162-year history

‘She is full of character and is fitting in well with the boys’