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Inspector Jennifer Aird is in charge of the mounted branch and explains
how police horses are selected. ‘Certain breeds of horse are more suitable. They must be able to see above crowds and have a calm and confident temperament. Each horse is trialled for 28 days by one of our most experi- enced riders in order to assess its suitability and then gradually trained to deal with the different situations that it will be faced with at work. Some horses can take a while, but others are just born for the job.’
Above: Horses are put through their paces at mounted police branch HQ in Stewarton, Ayrshire.