State police seeking horses for mounted unit

If you have a spare horse lying around you don’t need, the Pennsylvania State Police might be able to use it.

The force is asking for donations to augment its 26-horse mounted patrol unit. Those troopers work statewide to assist in crowd control, searches and other operations.

Horses must be geldings between the ages of 5 and 15 years old, and stand between 16 hands(5 foot 4 inches at the shoulder) and 18 hands tall, the force said. Drafts and draft-crosses are preferred.

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Thoroughbreds and other “hot bloods” are less desirable.

The animals must have quiet dispositions and be free of serious stable vices. Horses will be accepted on a 120-day trial basis to determine their suitability. A veterinary examination will also be performed.

The stable is maintained in Hershey.

To arrange a donation or get more information, please contact Corporal Carrie Neidigh at 717-533-3463 or cneidigh@pa.gov.

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