Police horse Percy hoofs it to retirement and pastures new
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Northumbria Police has said goodbye to one of its most loyal horses as he retires from the force.
PolicehorsePercyisheading for pastures new at the grand age of 17 as he retires from the force after seven years of service.
The 17.2hh Friesian cross joined the Northumbria Police Mounted Section back in 2014 and has been an integral memberoftheteamthroughout his career.
As well as his daily patrols, Percy worked busy football matches, attended countless protests and has played an important part in numerous searches for missing people.
Itwasn’tjusttheNorthumbria area where Percy helped
to protect the public, he travelledupanddownthecountry to police sporting spectacles and public events.
Percy’s rider, PC Joanne Watson, paid tribute to her four-legged best friend.
“Percy is a good honest horse. He has shown bravery and affection throughout his career,” she said.
“Like all of our horses, he has provided support in all major public order events such as football matches and protests but also represented the force at community events, such as school visits and leading parade’s through our city centres.
“Percy will be joining his old colleague PH Peroni who retired last year, both being looked after by retired Mounted Constable Michelle Alexander where he will be enjoyingawell-deservedrest.
“Wearealwayslookingout fornewhorsestojointheteam so if you think you have an equine that could start a new lifeasacrimefighter,thenget in touch!”
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