The latest horses recruited into the Police Scotland’s mounted branch have been named after Hebridean islands.
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A police spokesman said he has “a very laid-
At around 16.2 hands tall, Lewis is the smallest horse in the police service and is said to have lots of potential.
He is described as being “lovely, quiet but very happy boy who has taken to the job like a duck to water.”
Police horses normally undertake a three hour stint when on general patrol.
The mounted unit is also used at events where they are needed for crowd control and help with the safety of people such as at football matches, parades and concerts where their height gives an advantage.
Police horses Harris and Lewis Photos: Police Scotland
Police name latest horses after islands
22 January 2017