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Duane and Carole McConnell competed their mules in the August Blue Ridge Riding Club Obstacle and Trail show.
Izzy Lenk and Kiltubrid Harley earned sec- ond place in the Training Rider division at the Marlborough HTs on September 14.
Offi cers from the Special Operations Section, Mount- ed Unit, Maryland-National Capital Park Police at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair (Aug. 9 - 17), left are Cpl. Lau and Odin, and right are Cpl. Baca and Gator.
Maryland Mustang trainer Ann Hanlin com- peted in the $100,000 Mustang Classic in Kentucky in September.
Isabelle Bosley rode Paper Doll to 17th
in the
Open Intermediate division at the American Eventing Championships in Kentucky.
McLovin’ Percheron- Standardbred Gelding 2001 - 2024
McLovin’ was a police horse for the Maryland-National Capital Park Police in Montgomery County for 12 years. During his time there he participated in community and school events, parades, funerals, mounted police competitions and even worked three presidential inaugurations. McLovin’ taught many new mounted officers how to ride and was a steady mount for his entire tenure there. He was assigned to multiple officers
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in the hose and the water trough. He was beyond patient with his officers and was kind to children and adults during details. Once it was determined to retire McLovin’ from police work he found a new purpose with Great & Small Therapeutic Riding…..
over the years and served as a reliable standby mount during his last year there. He was often silly in the barn and liked to play
Maryland-National Capital Park Police (Montgomery County)
McLovin’ was a gentle giant, joining G&S in 2019 after 12 years as a Park Police horse. He taught so many people, riders and volunteers alike, and was truly loved by all who knew him. He had such a huge impact in our program and left some really big hooves to fill. The dirt you kicked into your leader’s boots, the carrot soup you made while
afternoon with us. We’ll never forget you McLovin’ man.
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knowing how much you enjoyed eating pony pizzas on your last
enjoying your weekly carrots given to you by your riders, and your steadiness and love of going on trails will never be forgotten. Also, your love of water (especially sprayed right in your face). We loved
Eliza Herman and Dakota competing at Olney Farm HT in Joppa.
Angie Leihy
Angie Leihy
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