VPD Horse Training

One spring day I was photographing in Stanley Park in Vancouver and came across the Mounted Police horse training. What an incredible experience! These horses are so well trained. I had a hard time to concentrate among the noise and sirens, but the horses were focused and unmoved by all the commotion.

They were training for a riot response. The horses had to maneuver around all kinds of garbage and debris. The police car had the siren going and one of the officers was banging on a giant oil drum to make even more noise.

I was so impressed seeing these guys working so hard.

I am amazed that none of them got hurt, stepped on something or got spooked.

I always admired horses, I started ridding when I was about 11 years old and my love for these big creatures is still strong. Now I just have more respect. Just like the police dogs, police horses are smart and well trained. They are hand picked and loved by their handlers.

I was very reluctant to post these photos since i was really not supposed to be there and take pictures, but the lady I talked to and gave my card to never contacted me..

I decided to post it, just because I respect these guys so much and also wanted to let them know that I have many more photos to show them, so call me?

If you want to know more about these creatures and how they are picked click here.

I am buried in orders and lose ends before my departure..Weather is not cooperating lately.. it is May! It is Vancouver! Why so cold? The forecast for Poland is lovely, I cannot wait!