Officer Guy: Serving Maryland & DC for 19 Years, continued...
Guy was ready for any sort of assignment, including the Brookev- ille Bicentennial US Capital for a Day Celebration in 2014.
Washington International Horse Show as part of the Color Guard each year. “Guy was truly versatile,” said Lau. “His ability to transition from one environment to the next was a big strength of his. He’s also an amazing community ambassador.” Parades, fairs and school meet and greets were all part of Guy’s assignments.
Retirement of a Legend Even as Guy entered his 20s, his need to work
continued. “We retire horses when the horse tells us to,” said Dunkin. Sometimes this is be- cause a horse has started to develop physical is- sues or mentally cannot hold up to the job any longer. “But Guy just kept going. He’s happy to
work and healthy,” she added. According to Pelicano, Guy has had such a successful ca- reer as a police horse because of several traits. “First of all, he has the mindset for a police horse,” Pelicano said. “Secondly, he’s chill on the road, which is very impor- tant.” Pelicano continued to explain that Guy has always been extremely healthy and sound and is valuable to the Unit in so many
ways. “He’s good to keep other horses calm and can teach less experienced riders as well.” In order to preserve Guy’s soundness as he aged, Dunkin started scheduling him as an alternate for the last few years and his role as “baby sitter” to new police horses continued as needed. “We have been so hes- itant to retire him because he’s still so sound and we did not want him to be overworked in a new home,” Lau said.
Just a few months ago, a suitable retirement
situation became available. In May, Guy head- ed to a private farm in Boyds to be a pasture mate for another horse. “Tis past year we were excited to hear that
Guy has become the longest serving mount for the Park Police,” said Pflaum. “We knew he would receive excellent care with them and he would do a great job on the force.” Tat he did! Happy retirement Guy!
Guy and Captain (retired) Rick Pelicano were often part of the Color Guard at the Washington International Horse Show.
Guy (Grand Adventure)
Thank you for watching over so many offi cers and horses for the last 19 years. You have been the Shepherd of Woodlawn for so long, we thank you for your service!
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