Several years ago, the Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP) began to add Law Enforcement K9's who died in the Line of Duty. This petition is to start the process to request that the ODMP also include Law Enforcement Horses that lose their lives in the Line of Duty. The relationship an Officer has with his or her K9 partner is remarkable, however, there is a similar bond between Mounted Officers and their equine partners. As herd animals, horses can form bonds to their assigned riders. These horses rely on their Officer partners to get them safely through their assigned shifts. The Officers in turn, rely on their equine partners to get them safely through as well.
When a Law Enforcement horse is killed or dies in the Line of Duty, the loss is tremendous. Thankfully, losing mounted horses in this fashion does not happen too often. If the ODMP does approve this addition, the qualifying causes of death will be similar to the criteria for K9's.
Using horses for Law Enforcement is an important and popular part of policing across our nation. Their contributions are vast, Inclusion will also raise awareness amongst the public and Law Enforcement agencies regarding the vital role that horses perform in protecting public order.
Your support is very much appreciated in helping to honor Police Horses that give the ultimate sacrifice.
Thank You!
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Reached 1,000 supporters
April 13, 2026
Reached 100 supporters
April 2, 2026
251 Comments
My mounted horse Cayenne was electrocuted while on duty in downtown Orlando. We were making arrests almost every day while still participating in community events.
Absolutely. I worked as a police officer where there were no horses, and then with horses on our side. No comparison and definitely every bit as valued and appreciated as their K-9 peers.
I appreciate the fact that the passing of a law enforcement horse can cause profound, multifaceted grief, often described as losing a best friend, lifeline and a part of one's independence.
I have been on a mounted posse for over 30 years. Horses have been a very important part of search and rescue and finding those who have been taken from us. The horse is the partner & heart of the officer.
Police Horses should be recognized when their lives are taken in the line of duty. They are Horse Officers and deserve this with all they give to protect their partners , training, etc. Their Lives Mean Something to the Mounted Patrol Officers and community they serve !
I am making a good salary from home $4580-$5240/week , which is amazing under a year ago I was jobless in a horrible economy. I thank God every day I was blessed with these instructions and now its my duty to pay it forward and share it with Everyone, . Follow Here ……..…Www.PayAtHome1.Com
Absolutely horses need to be included. I was horrified at the violence directed at them during the last G20.
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Several years ago, the Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP) began to add Law Enforcement K9's who died in the Line of Duty. This petition is to start the process to request that the ODMP also include Law Enforcement Horses that lose their lives in the Line of Duty. The relationship an Officer has with his or her K9 partner is remarkable, however, there is a similar bond between Mounted Officers and their equine partners. As herd animals, horses can form bonds to their assigned riders. These horses rely on their Officer partners to get them safely through their assigned shifts. The Officers in turn, rely on their equine partners to get them safely through as well.
When a Law Enforcement horse is killed or dies in the Line of Duty, the loss is tremendous. Thankfully, losing mounted horses in this fashion does not happen too often. If the ODMP does approve this addition, the qualifying causes of death will be similar to the criteria for K9's.
Using horses for Law Enforcement is an important and popular part of policing across our nation. Their contributions are vast, Inclusion will also raise awareness amongst the public and Law Enforcement agencies regarding the vital role that horses perform in protecting public order.
Your support is very much appreciated in helping to honor Police Horses that give the ultimate sacrifice.
Thank You!
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
April 13, 2026
Reached 100 supporters
April 2, 2026
251 Comments
Police horses take a battering when on duty , can take an officer into and out of terrain faster with more equipment than a man can , and a vehicle cannot go. And a dog can't carry. They invaluable in backcountry, and crowded situations.
My mounted horse Cayenne was electrocuted while on duty in downtown Orlando. We were making arrests almost every day while still participating in community events.
Absolutely. I worked as a police officer where there were no horses, and then with horses on our side. No comparison and definitely every bit as valued and appreciated as their K-9 peers.
I appreciate the fact that the passing of a law enforcement horse can cause profound, multifaceted grief, often described as losing a best friend, lifeline and a part of one's independence.
I have been on a mounted posse for over 30 years. Horses have been a very important part of search and rescue and finding those who have been taken from us. The horse is the partner & heart of the officer.
Police Horses should be recognized when their lives are taken in the line of duty. They are Horse Officers and deserve this with all they give to protect their partners , training, etc. Their Lives Mean Something to the Mounted Patrol Officers and community they serve !
I am making a good salary from home $4580-$5240/week , which is amazing under a year ago I was jobless in a horrible economy. I thank God every day I was blessed with these instructions and now its my duty to pay it forward and share it with Everyone, . Follow Here ……..…Www.PayAtHome1.Com
Absolutely horses need to be included. I was horrified at the violence directed at them during the last G20.
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Police horses take a battering when on duty , can take an officer into and out of terrain faster with more equipment than a man can , and a vehicle cannot go. And a dog can't carry. They invaluable in backcountry, and crowded situations.