NYPD on Horseback

The New York City Police Department\’s mounted unit has long been a vital part of handling rallies, protests, crowd control and patrol in high volume areas.

The horses\’ responsibilities have certainly increased since their original beat that included stopping runaway horse and buggy carriages. It takes a special horse to endure the rigors of the Big Apple, Anderson says.

No horse hits the streets of Manhattan until receiving the proper training, starting with the usual fundamentals.