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We just wanted to let you know that the eight horses and their officers who were deployed in Bristol last night all returned to base safe and sound 💙
Today however is definitely a duvet day!!
#ASPHorses
#SleepySunday
After some very upsetting scenes in Bristol this evening all six horses and their riders are still on duty but safe. Thank you to everyone for your concern. It’s been a very long shift
#theydidusproud
Today we said a very sad farewel to the beautiful Jubilee.
After some health issues over the last year we have made the difficult decision to retire him from police work, so he can enjoy a quieter life. He was one in a million and will be truly missed 💙 🐴
This evening officers have been targeted with further violence, some of which was directed towards our horses. Thankfully none of them were injured. Yet again our boys did a tremendous job and have come away unfazed & are happily eating hay 💙
We are pleased to say whilst Rocky’s condition is still serious, it is stable and shows signs of improvement. We will continue to provide updates when we can and when we have a better idea of his prognosis.
We are truly thankful for all of your kind messages ❤️
Today Rocky & his rider were hit by a car whilst on patrol with PH Platinum in Bristol. He sustained serious injuries and is being treated in an equine hospital. His rider suffered minor injuries but neither PH Platinum or his rider were injured. We will keep you up to date 💔
Unfortunately we have some really sad news. Due to arthritis in his spine our beloved PH Brunel was put to sleep today on advice of our vets. He was an amazing Police horse who always looked after his rider. Thank you for your service Bru - we are all sadder without you here. 🐴
Today we visited Rocky in hospital and it’s fair to say he and his rider were pleased to see each other 😊
Our vets have advised that it will be around a month before we have an update on his prognosis however he is in good spirits and has got over the first hurdle 🙏
Happy Birthday PH Clifton - he’s 21 today. 🐴🎉👏 This horse is amazing and has seen it all in his 15 years with us. He’s still very happy & healthy and enjoying his life as a Police Horse - he’s spending his special day out in the sunshine in the paddock.
#HAPPYBIRTHDAY
Thank you to these kind ladies who looked after Clifton & Hero while their officers arrested someone for drink driving in Weston today🐴🐴
#dontdrinkanddrive
Some really sad news today - our fantastic Police Horse Sedgemoor has sadly been put to sleep. We have followed our vets advice as his injury wouldn’t heal and therefore it meant he couldn’t be pain free. May you rest in peace our beautiful boy. 🐴 🌈
#PHSedgemoorAKASuperSid
Someone’s happy to be out in the paddock this morning - That’s Blaise letting off a bit of steam at the end of his working week. 🐴
#Workinghorsesneedfreetimetoenjoy
In honour of her Majesty the Queen we are pleased to announce that Max shall now be named Platinum.
He is our 4th horse to be named with a royal connection & the name is particularly fitting for a grey. Here he is with his rider Sgt Hannah Clarke 🥰
@RoyalFamily
#platinumjubilee
Rocky continues to progress well at hospital. Our vets advise it will be another couple of weeks before there is anything new to share, but he is comfortable, and letting us know that by being extra cheeky! 😊🐴
#braveboy
Somerset & Clifton wait outside on the street while one of their officers deals with an incident inside a property - working with horses can be like looking after a couple of bickering kids sometimes. 😂🐴🐴
#Theyarebothasbadaseachother
Our 8 horses will be wearing two poppies for the first time during this years Remembrance Day. The purple poppy is to remember the millions of animals that were injured or lost in service.
#NicemodelWessex
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#Purplepoppy
#Redpoppy
Clevedon was having a well earned rest this morning after another late night yesterday. This week we have seen the true meaning of a team effort & want to acknowledge the bravery of every single one of our colleagues
@ASPolice
@ASPoliceDogs
#thinblueline
1/2 We were utterly devastated to hear from our vets that Wessex’s leg had deteriorated and he would not recover to become sound & pain free. We can not & will not allow our fantastic horses to suffer so sadly the decision was made to put him to sleep over the Christmas period.🐴
We have some very upsetting news. Today Wellington crossed the rainbow bridge after a long term battle with arthritis. We, in consultation with our vet tried many treatments but alas, he deteriorated very quickly. We are all heartbroken. Run free dear Wellington
#ledgend
This must be equivalent to us humans getting into a freshly washed & made bed after a long day at work - That’s Somerset all ready for a quiet Sunday.
#Workinghorsesdeservethebest
Yesterday Jubilee’s rider PC Livingstone went to check on how he was settling, in his new home. The pictures say it all.
He spent 8 years with us, met the queen twice, attended the Olympics, taught many of us how to ride & was the bravest horse. Enjoy retirement Jubilee 😘💙
All horses and officers heading home after another successful day - it’s been a pleasure watching the horses from different Mounted Branches working so well together 🐴🐴⚽️⚽️
Mendip worked last night and is back working
#OpBrio
on Bristol City Centre again tonight - he’s clearly not bothered what he looks like in between. 🐴
#Policehorsesneedtheirsleeptoo
There are not enough words to describe how grateful we are for the love & support we’ve received this week. These thoughtful gifts are from the drivers & staff at
@FirstBSA
They have also sent packages to
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& to Bridewell police station
#thankyou
#proud
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@ASPolice
It's time to reveal our special news! 🥁 Please welcome our two new recruits! Steele is a grey, 5 year old Irish Draft. He is still young so he will be learning his new job slowly. Steele is a very kind natured horse, and is yet to grow in to his big hooves! 🦄👮 (part 1)
We would like to introduce everyone to “Larry”. He has recently passed his 4 week trial and has started his training to become an operational police horse. He is 17.2hh, 7 years old and Irish bred 😁🐴
#welcometotheteam
Here he is, please welcome Oscar! He is a 10 year old, 16.3hh Irish Draught cross gelding and is quite a character! Isn’t he handsome! Stay tuned for updates on his progress 🐴
#newboy
#trainee
That’s Trinity and Windsor enjoying a trot up the Bristol railway path - High Viz patrols in the area to deter and disrupt drug related crime. 🐴🐴
#Gottolovethesoundoftheirhooves
Sorry for any inconvenience caused on the M5 earlier - we had an issue with our lorry. Traffic was temporarily stopped to keep Quantock, Windsor and officers safe while we transferred them.🐴🐴
#Thanksforyourpatience
Wessex is a big friendly horse and has a lovely kind eye. He’ll be visiting a local primary school in Clevedon next week to meet some very lucky children. 🐴
@ASPNSomerset
#CommunityEngagement
We would like to introduce everyone to our newest recruit ... PH Laddy.
He has recently passed his trial with flying colours & will now continue his training with us 😀
He is a 17.1hh, Irish bred, 6 year old. Welcome to the team 👏 😍
#jubileelookalike
#bighoovestofill
And for everyone asking about Jubilee - here he is earlier this week on one of his daily walks. Clifton and Mendip thankfully giving him the space and respect that he deserves. 🐴🐴🐴
#GoodoldJubileeisgettingstronger
We have some very sad news - we lost PH Blaise recently to a sudden bout of colic, despite the best efforts of the team and our vets we were unable to make him better 😓 He was our chatty, cheeky little chap and will be missed terribly 🐴
Naughty Mendip managed to untie himself and is now on the lookout for any grooms - he’s not naughty enough to leave his stable though and only wants to know if there’s any leftovers in Blaise’s feed bowl. 🐴
#Maybejustcleverandnotnaughty
Look whose home! It’s still early days in Rockys recovery but we can now continue his rehab ourselves, supported by our vets. We are absolutely thrilled to have him back with us
#earlydays
LJ shows he is sure footed with this urban challenge . A nice demonstration of how our boys can police areas all over Avon and Somerset.
#nextweusetheescalator
Platinum has enjoyed some downtime and today he went out on patrol locally with his good pal Windsor. Early indications are really good and he seems happy and confident. We will continue to monitor him closely
Here’s something that will hopefully put a smile on your face! It certainly did for us...
Hero decided he wanted to play a game of chase before coming in from the field today 😂
#hesabadinfluenceonsomerset
It got a bit chilly here last night so the night rugs went back on our horses - We think LJ was dreaming about the beach in WSM this morning. 🐴
#Sweetdreams
Wellington is all pleased with himself after chasing a male in Bristol who was carrying a large knife. He’s been arrested and the knife has been seized 🐴
#goodboy
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for all the support and messages of condolences for the recent loss of PH Rocky - we will always have precious memories 🥰 🐴
Meanwhile… Two stolen motorcycles were recovered following a ‘hoof chase’ in Hartcliffe today ….. both males identified on body worn camera. Good work Blaise and Trinity 🐴🐴
To cheer you up on this wet and windy Monday morning we have some good news - we’d like to introduce to you our new boy Hero. Here he is with his rider/trainer PC Small - he’s a 5 year old Irish bred horse and stands at 17 hh. 🐴
#Anotherhandsomehorsejoinsourteam
The football horses are back home - Quantock ate his tea quickly and then took full advantage of his door being left slightly open so he decided to pay Brunel a visit for some love and attention. 🐴🐴
#Bestfriendsandneighbours
Please welcome our first ever grey horse, Max. He has passed his trial period with flying colours and will continue his training with our newly promoted Sgt, Hannah Clarke. She has been a mounted officer with us for 5 years 👏
#Sergeantmax
#congratulations
Nooooooo ......... Mrs mouse please come back and say hello to Wessex - yes he’s a bit bigger than you but he just wants to be your friend. 🐴+🐭=❤️
#PoorWessex
Thank you all so much for your special messages. Sedgemoor meant so much to us - your support has showed just how much he meant to you too. One last picture of him for now with his rider PC Hannah Clarke. 🐴 ❤️
#WesaluteyouPHSedgemoor
We were honoured and privileged to send PH Platinum and PH Somerset to represent Avon and Somerset at the funeral of her Majesty the Queen at Windsor this weekend, the boys were foot perfect and did us proud.
Jubilee is being very good and resting his legs by lying down - he’s had colic recently so we’re keeping an extra eye on him - he’s a very special horse. 🐴
#GoodboyJubilee
Many of you have been asking about Laddy. We can report that he has transferred to the Met to become a school horse, teaching new recruits! He was finding life on the beat a little stressful, this is a perfect job for him and the Met love him as much as we do!
#horsesforcourses
When, despite being 17.3hh, you still can’t reach the snacks, you get your rider to pick your blackberries for you - Allan’s got her wrapped around his hoof already 😂🐴
#yeovilpatrols
#cleverboy
Everyone meet Allan 🐴
Allan is an 8 year old Thoroughbred x Selle Francais gelding - he’s come locally from Tracey and Emily who have always thought he would make a super Police Horse - it’s early days but so far so good, he’s feeling very much at home and made friends 🐴🐴🐴