Posted by silverdog91

I would like to find out more about Sacramento’s mounted unit.It’s hard to find out information past that there is one. I would like to see if a tour of the barn might be possible. Anything you could tell me would be wonderful.

Respectfully,

Mary

Dear Silverdog,

Our full-time Mounted Unit was formed in 1997. Prior to that, the unit consisted of officers on a part time basis, using their own personal horses for special events. It has evolved into a five-person unit. There are currently 3 officers working in the unit. An ordinary work day is usually Tuesday through Sunday or Monday through Saturday. If there is a large event being held downtown such as the Jazz Festival, or Gold Rush Days, they will all work together.

The department tries to purchase horses, usually Quarter horses that are uniform in color. Dark, chestnuts, and buckskin colored horses are preferred. Flashy paints and light colored horses aren’t usually used.

As far as a tour goes, you can request a ridealong in the downtown or east areas of Sacramento. You can ask the officer you are riding with if you have time to stop by the barn. Hope this answers your questions.

Officer Michelle