Inside UK's Mounted Police Unit

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 มี.ค. 2017
  • Sgt Craig Richards takes us behind the scenes at the Metropolitan Police Mounted branch in Imber Court, London. Hosted by Amy Stevenson, see the officers as they train for the Activity Ride, jump through fire, ride bareback and take a tour through the stables of Imber Court. #HorseHour
    Credits: Wally Wallis Media
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  • @dinganddoo2
    @dinganddoo2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Much better program than in the US. At least the horses and riders are matched height and weight wise...

    • @rw3205
      @rw3205 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      that's because our officers are required to do fitness training every 12 months unlike the US that just hands them guns and let's them eat shit

    • @horsegirl07
      @horsegirl07 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      r w yea that’s it.... 🙄

    • @maioliver
      @maioliver 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I live in the US. And I feel the same way

    • @donnakerr4997
      @donnakerr4997 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@maioliver that’s because the Brits,in general,have a better affinity with horses.

    • @princelancahoof7353
      @princelancahoof7353 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@donnakerr4997 We do indeed. The yanks are all perceived as western riders with those cowboy hats, which is not true. I think US riders are underrated tbh. I am a brit, but I will stand with the good old US

  • @TheGypsyVanners
    @TheGypsyVanners 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Appreciate the video.

  • @ameliacameronclake758
    @ameliacameronclake758 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    They are all such lovely people and horses ! When I was in the Olympia finale with my pony in 2017 we met all of the officers and horses ! They were all so so so lovely ! X

  • @taxisteve929
    @taxisteve929 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Nice video!! Thanks for posting. I actually started looking for something on the history of the NYC Mounted police, but found nothing. Getting the horses used to fire must take time, and not a normal approach. With things like paper bags, we would normally let the horse walk up to the bag or whatever is spooking him, and let him sniff it, touch it with his nose etc and over time, he sees it won't hurt him, but you can't do that with fire!!

  • @josephmarino4069
    @josephmarino4069 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Well God bless you with the horses I used to work with Ray sauces something down God bless you with the horses really😉😉

  • @tildafrancis5720
    @tildafrancis5720 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have wanted to be in the mounted unit Since I was 8 and went to Olympia and I am now doing gcse and hope to get into a police collage and start my journey from there xx

    • @whosnext6533
      @whosnext6533 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good luck! Hope you're managing to achieve your dream! It's also mine! I'm doing my A-levels next year.

  • @evelynhenry6297
    @evelynhenry6297 ปีที่แล้ว

    So very informative, Thank You!

  • @artemis5300
    @artemis5300 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I would love to be in the mounted police when in older

  • @noahman27
    @noahman27 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fascinating. (excellent video as well).

  • @Ps-tc9ko
    @Ps-tc9ko 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this, we need Mounted Police for lots of reasons. They are so well trained yet naturally they are a flight animal would you believe. They actually like the work they do just like humans. We do exercise, work and reward ourselves with liquid, food and family time usually. It's not a complicated science. Love them 😊

  • @ciaranoshea9596
    @ciaranoshea9596 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hardly top secret given that there's information about it all over the internet, and the fact the Sergeant said where you were.

    • @HorseHour
      @HorseHour  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Was a slightly tongue in cheek comment

  • @stripeyhorsestudios7800
    @stripeyhorsestudios7800 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    From an experienced rider, I was just wondering why the mounted branch rife without a saddle pad/numnah? Is it due to to a safety precaution, like getting caught on fire etc.?

    • @ThemeaningofMahli
      @ThemeaningofMahli 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      in the clips they were practising their display ride and part of the display involves them removing the saddle. they usually wear a saddle pad on duty!!

    • @spookydawndew7789
      @spookydawndew7789 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Stripeyhorse studios This training centre is based in London as they said. London holds a massive show called Olympia which the video showed clips from. They were practicing for that performance and during the show they must remove tack including saddles etc so they don’t wear saddle pads to make it easier :D hope this helped. If you search in on TH-cam ‘Olympia police horse show’ and there should be a variety of videos for you! 💗

    • @stripeyhorsestudios7800
      @stripeyhorsestudios7800 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Scarlett Palmer Ik. I don't know why I didn't think of that when I wrote this😂I've watched the show 3 times!😂😂thank you anyway though xx

    • @HorseHour
      @HorseHour  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes its for safety and because this particular crew are their display team and they take off the saddles during the show

  • @malumadi5534
    @malumadi5534 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice video. I'm kinda surprised how different this is from the mounted police I Germany. I love to see those differences

  • @myplant-kosar6468
    @myplant-kosar6468 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi I would love to know how to join the mounted police and what requirements are needed.

    • @HorseHour
      @HorseHour  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for commenting @piggie_planet13, you will need to be a regular police officer to start, then they will be able to advise you on the best channels to apply to become a mounted officer. Best wishes #HorseHour

    • @rosegray3261
      @rosegray3261 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      MyPlant-Kosar 3

    • @mazymay6911
      @mazymay6911 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      regular police training is required

  • @dannyphantom3333
    @dannyphantom3333 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are there any in victorville ca

  • @michaelclear2513
    @michaelclear2513 ปีที่แล้ว

    do you sell the #horsehour sweatshirts?

  • @megt237
    @megt237 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    How long do you have to be an officer before you can apply for the mounted police?

    • @connorwebb1234
      @connorwebb1234 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Megan Townley you have to apply, then you go through a probationary period that lasts 2 years then you get to choose the divisions you want to go into, but that's only if there's places on that division.

    • @connorwebb1234
      @connorwebb1234 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sorry was meant to say you have to apply for the police then do a 2 year probationary period*

    • @megt237
      @megt237 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      connorwebb1234 okay thank you!

    • @tamhammell3314
      @tamhammell3314 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Meg T 3 years

  • @sanniepstein1007
    @sanniepstein1007 7 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Show the horses! Your audience wants 5% of the video to focus on people talking, at most.

    • @HorseHour
      @HorseHour  7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hi Sanni, thanks for the feedback, this is a podcast so most of it is talking rather than visual, but we'll bare that in mind and try to get more footage of the horses for you.

    • @evieproctor8713
      @evieproctor8713 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well not really people look at this for information on the mounted police force

    • @pamplant3610
      @pamplant3610 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      This might be a podcast, but you really did need more video of the horses. While interesting, this video was somewhat boring because of all the talking. Sorry. Also, there are mounted police that work with the horse guards on a daily basis which would be just as educational as what this video has been.

  • @alistairyoung9831
    @alistairyoung9831 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello. My name is Alistair Young. I am a teacher from Bradford. I am creating an educational video for young people teaching them about the importance of respecting and appreciating our amazing emergency services and their sacrifices every day. Please can I use some of this footage in my video with appropriate crediting of course? Thanks so much

  • @Maddie-dr5pp
    @Maddie-dr5pp 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    does anyone know where you can find the mounted police anywhere in london. i need exact address of where the community is held

    • @Roheryn100
      @Roheryn100 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      All you have to do is Google. I found it in ten seconds…😮😮😮😮

  • @marco111490
    @marco111490 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WHAT ARE THE MAIN BREED THEY USE?

    • @axw1673
      @axw1673 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Usually shires or Clyde's dales or a mix of both :) sorry for such a late reply

    • @rw3205
      @rw3205 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@axw1673 no they don't! not in the UK 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @rw3205
      @rw3205 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Irish draught, Tb x , cob types ect

    • @axw1673
      @axw1673 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rw3205 oh right! Thanks

  • @OscarStigen
    @OscarStigen 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm all for mounted police patrolling calm neighborhoods or parks during hot summer days. However, I don't really understand the benefit of using horses to counter riots. Especially when objects are being thrown towards the police like for example paving stones and explosives/firecrackers. I certainly would imagine that a car would be more effective and less vulnerable to pain/injuries.

    • @In1go_
      @In1go_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oscar th-cam.com/video/jz0Z5_h_CtY/w-d-xo.html Because it looks fucking cool

    • @ellie27
      @ellie27 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      People are naturally scared of horses - they’re huge, heavy, have big feet and teeth. Horses can also get into areas where cars aren’t allowed, or where a car is way too dangerous. Cars can also be climbed on and avoided easily. A horse is more unpredictable and no ones going to start climbing on one unless they’re really idiotic. Even horsey people avoid a horse coming straight at them. Cars are also easier to damage and blow up 😂 I’d rather meet a car than a horse in a crowd honestly.

    • @arramintawebber4178
      @arramintawebber4178 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Also horses have a unique vantage point so mounted officers are able to see from a different perspective to ground officers and can actually help to see where more officers are needed.

  • @rogerhudson9732
    @rogerhudson9732 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I once saw a good demonstration of pig sticking by Met riders at Clissold Park , very impressive.

  • @classactsexpertiseandinspi4815
    @classactsexpertiseandinspi4815 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Glad riders must be competent at walk trot canter and basic jumping and dressage before they start the 16 week program and the horses go through calm progressive desensitization training ' - unlike the cavalry where inexperienced riders have accelerated training impractical kit and more thoroughbred type horses not desensitised to urban environments. Cavalry riders should be sent here for training and both units police and cavalry should focus efforts on building successful long term horse and rider partnerships, not destabilising short term swaps.