Police Scotland Horses
@PSOSHorses
Followers
20,860
Following
211
Media
1,091
Statuses
2,061
Official Police Scotland Twitter feed for our Mounted Unit Horses. Not for reporting crime. Non-emergency dial 101 & 999 in an emergency. Not monitored 24/7
Scotland
Joined July 2014
Don't wanna be here?
Send us removal request.
Explore trending content on Musk Viewer
#GranHermano
• 252279 Tweets
Virginia
• 239265 Tweets
Brown
• 175241 Tweets
The Loyal Pin ThaiGL
• 168507 Tweets
#ปิ่นภักดิ์Q54ที่สุดในใจ
• 161136 Tweets
Celtics
• 158958 Tweets
JULIANA
• 129996 Tweets
Luka
• 111494 Tweets
#NXTBattleground
• 88488 Tweets
Tatum
• 88458 Tweets
Dallas
• 73163 Tweets
Kyrie
• 65007 Tweets
Ecuador
• 64961 Tweets
Mavs
• 51417 Tweets
FURIA A LA FINAL
• 49428 Tweets
Dario
• 43163 Tweets
FURIA SE QUEDA CARAJO
• 43078 Tweets
Mavericks
• 39222 Tweets
#NBAFinals
• 36372 Tweets
Jrue
• 25933 Tweets
De Paul
• 24083 Tweets
Bucks
• 23409 Tweets
Oregon
• 19711 Tweets
Roxanne
• 18741 Tweets
Virqueenia
• 12180 Tweets
Derrick White
• 12001 Tweets
Pritchard
• 11888 Tweets
Nico González
• 11832 Tweets
Lively
• 10884 Tweets
🎉 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉
We would like to introduce our newest recruit Skye!
Skye has successfully completed her trial period with us and is doing very well in her continued training. Here she is before and after her police horse makeover 😍
116
107
2K
New recruit Bud came in from the field to say hello today. We think he was rather enjoying his scratch! 😂🤣
46
149
2K
Training today finished off with a well deserved paddle at Irvine beach for our hard working horses. This also coincided with a colleague of our retiring!! Further post to follow!
40
98
2K
Today we said a very sad farewell to our Inspector Leigh McManus who is retiring after 30’years in the job. We saw him off the premises with horses leading him and
@polscotdogs
following. We wish him the best of luck and thank him for his incredible service to the Force.
#sadday
98
111
2K
Police Scotland is mourning the loss of one of its horses who died suddenly last week.
Orkney was on patrol in Dean Castle Country Park, Kilmarnock on Tuesday 2 February 2021, when she suddenly collapsed.
READ MORE
265
91
2K
It’s alright for some having a lazy morning! PH Glenluce was caught snoring whilst having a well deserved long lie in this morning! 😴😴🐴🐴
#HorseHavingLongLie
#DayOfRest
#LifeOfAPoliceHorse
54
93
2K
*Clearing throat for attention* Hello everyone, Casey here! Just to let you all that my new police horse name is Orkney... All of us horses are given a name after a place in Scotland as that is whom we serve. Hope you're all staying safe, Orkney 🐴😁
82
113
2K
We are very sad to say that we are bidding a very fond farewell to 2 of our amazing horses. Lauder and Nerston are both retiring and heading to their amazing new homes tomorrow.
76
81
2K
Very wet football game tonight at Ibrox - Rangers v Kilmarnock. Lauder is making sure his riders aches and pains are dealt with by giving him a wee shoulder rub!
#kindhorse
40
152
2K
Everyone meet Oliver! Our newest recruit! He is a 5 year old shire x cob gelding standing at a huge 17.3hh!He has passed his assessment & vetting with flying colours & is a delight to work with. He seems to really enjoy our job so stay tuned for regular Olly updates!! 😍😍
#proud
76
57
2K
We have heard very sad news that one of our biggest fans who we see at most football matches has passed away. Zoe always had a smile & a bag full of treats for our horses. Polscothorses send our heartfelt condolences to Zoe’s family & friend’s. We will miss you Zoe. 😢
46
100
2K
Lockerbie is at the football today and keeps making faces behind his riders back during stand down.
#caughtintheact
!
#eyesinthebackofmyhead
#cheekyboy
!
62
170
2K
Captions please!!!! Edinburgh was just resting his chin on his favourite grooms shoulder no teeth sinking occurred 😂😂😂😂😂
157
74
2K
We are absolutely delighted to let you all know that Archie has passed everything with flying colours. He has taken everything in his lovely big stride. Now for a Police Scotland name! All will be revealed shortly. Thank you all for following his progress.
#horseymchorseface
!
104
105
1K
Hello! New boy Fenwick here! I've recently passed my 28 day trial and have now joined Police Scotland Mounted Unit! I'm very excited and my have already competed my first ceremonial duty escorting Sgt Stienlet to his guard of honour on his retiral
#goodboy
🐴😊
57
73
1K
Hi everyone! I'm Nairn, the newest recruit at Police Scotland Mounted Unit!
I'm a 17.2hh 5 year old Clydesdale from - you guessed it - Nairn! I've just completed my 28 day trial where I've been on various patrols and even at the Euros!
Stay tuned for my impending makeover 🐴 💇♂️🕺
57
65
1K
A very sad day for us when we waved goodbye to 2 very special horses who made the journey down to
@horsetrust
where they have hung up their crime fighting horse shoes!! We wish Kilmarnock & Orcadia the best of luck in their new home. We will miss them both dearly!!
#somuchlovex
58
56
1K
Hi, new boy Glenluce here!... Just want to point out that if I get rid of this pesky step, that short person can't possibly attempt to sort out my crazy locks!!!... And showing off my dribbling skills for any football scouts out there BTW.... ⚽😜🤣
57
70
1K
*****NEWSFLASH*****
We have a new kid on the block! Meet PH Strathaven. He is a 16.3hh 5 year old gelding who has been on trial & has been hoof perfect. He was called Fletcher & was a common ride horse from Peebles. We are so excited to see how he progresses.
#superstar
64
40
1K
Someone is enjoying the ‘fresh weather. Jura not sure what nonsense to get up to today.
#happygirl
58
72
1K
Everyone meet Emily. She’s a 9 year old 16.3hh Clydesdale mare who joined us yesterday to start her trial period with us. If you see her out and about please come to say hello. Stay tuned for regular updates on her and some more exciting news to come!!!!
#newbie
#wishherluck
63
50
1K
We have some very sad news that our old retired Mull has passed away. Mull retired along with Kilsyth (in the picture) in 2016 to
@horsetrust
He was a huge character & one very popular boy. He was 24 & served as a police horse for 13 years. He will be missed by everyone 💔💔
93
25
1K
Today we said a big farewell to Police Horse Stewarton as he trots off into his well earned retirement. PH Stewarton has served the communities of Scotland for past 15 years
#KeepingPeopleSafe
Happy retirement Stewarton. You will be missed by all at the Mounted Unit 🥳🥳🐴🐴
43
53
1K
To all our followers, colleagues and all emergency services we wish you all a very Merry Christmas from all of the horses and staff at Pol Scot Horses. Have a good one and be good 🙈🥴xx
55
81
1K
Hello people Lanark here! Just wanted to let you all know this weekend I will mainly be snoozing in my big stable and I might get a little exercise if I can be bothered!! I am usually very busy so I’m glad of a wee rest!! Please be sensible & responsible like me!
#beLAZYlikeLanark
30
77
1K
We sadly had to retire Lewis due to ongoing lameness. He had been with us for a few years & was so popular and most of you will remember him. He found a lovely retirement home & we thought you would like to see him in his new home. We miss him but we are glad he is happy.
40
28
1K
Well it would be rude not to take the boys for a paddle! Oliver leading the way!
30
45
1K
Lauder and Inverness were getting into the Christmas spirit today for their trip to Edinburgh. They even remembered to pack their tinsel!!
33
57
1K
Our lovely new girl Emily had a bit of a makeover today. Here’s the before and after photos....isn’t she lovely! 🐴💙
61
39
1K
Merry Christmas to all our followers from everyone at the Police Scotland Mounted Unit 🐴 🎅🏻🎄
38
34
1K
Today is a sad day for us as we say goodbye to 21 year old Oban who has been retired after around 14 years service with us. A true gent who will be missed by us all.
56
26
1K
Well done Scotland 🏴 Glasgow was at the Rugby today and coped very well with the nice rugby crowds. Now heading home for dinner and a well earned day off!
36
63
1K
Lewis has a wee lie in this morning! Well it is the last day of the year. Happy new year everyone when it comes from all of us
@polscothorses
a big thank you to our hard working grooms tending to the horses over the festive period
#whatateam
#happynewyear
#2020
28
34
1K
What a bunch of brilliant horses today dealing with lots of flares but carrying on regardless at Rangers v Celtic game. Missing from the photo is Oban, Ayr, Edinburgh and Harris who were busy at another part of the stadium!
#KeepingPeopleSafe
28
73
984
What a lovely surprise Inverness & Elgin got when they returned to the lorry in Cambuslang after patrolling. A lovely person left a bag of carrots. So they devoured them on returning to the stables!! They did share them with the others! Thank you mysterious carrot person 😂 🥕 x
15
45
982
Lockerbie has settled into his overnight accommodation in Oban where he quickly persuaded Nicole to give him a wee scratch. I think she hit the spot!!!
@ObanPol
#safercommunities
#seeyoutomorrow
20
73
974
Well done Emily on your first patrol around Kilmarnock. She didn’t bat an eye at a thing. What a clever girl and fingers crossed for a future as a police horse 🤞🤞🤞
30
26
974
Thank you to all our followers for your concern re horses and colleagues from last nights demonstrations! Everyone on our team are fine & as always the horses and officers reacted to the situation in the professional manner in which we are trained to cope with such events!
35
37
939
Hi guys, it’s me....Cupar! My picture earlier wasn’t the best but I’ve been working on my pose and I think I’ve got it right this time. 😊
53
48
937
Could this be a new girl!!! Meet Curly who has just arrived, she has a date with the vet tomorrow morning then all going well she starts her trial!!!
#fingerscrossed
can anyone guess what breed she is???? Mmmmhh!!!!
101
45
920
We have been quite quiet recently but we may have some news! Eeeeekkkk
#newgirlontheblock
#horseymchorseface
#whowantstopickaname
81
24
928
Thanks to everyone who voted to name our newest recruit 👏🐴
The votes are in and counted and with over 50% of the vote, we can confirm that Dyce is the winning name! 🎉🎲
If you see him out and about patrolling give him a wave 👋 (and a carrot if you have one!)
37
49
919
We have just received a couple of pictures from Nerston aka Nobby’s new owner in his retirement home. He has settled in very well and has some lovely new friends. We know Nerston will be VERY happy.
#heartwarming
#policehorses
#deservethebest
22
34
917
We had some sad news about an old police horse called Fairlie who has died at the age of 28. He was a Police horse from 1996 to 2011 & was retired to a lovely local family who gave him a wonderful retirement where he was loved. Thank you for your service Fairlie rest in peace 🌈
42
17
908
After a spell of recuperation from a bit of a tweak Inverness had a ball for his first turn out of the year. He was happy to chat to Oban on one side and Lockerbie the other!!!
#yeeha
38
54
902
Skye completed another section of her training today. She has settled in well since arriving 10 months ago and at only 6 and 16.2hh she is a brave little horse. We are very biased though and think she is very pretty too!!
49
19
880
This is Gregory who is 3 years old doing his 100 mile charity ride on his pony Caramel for World Horse Welfare where he has raised over £350. As a surprise Logie and Brora escorted him on his last 2 miles through the finishing line. Congratulations Gregory mum needs a seat now x
23
65
864
The horses enjoyed public order training on the beach this morning 💙
28
49
860
Jura had her first trip to Troon beach yesterday....it’s safe to say she rather enjoyed it!
16
32
866
Happy 16th birthday to Police Horse Brora. 🐴 🥳 🥕 PH Brora regularly provides patrols across Scotland supporting our local policing colleagues in
#KeepingPeopleSafe
37
48
874
Public order training today. Left to right we have Ayr, Edinburgh, Oban, Lockerbie, Elgin, Montrose, Harris and Lanark. As you can see Lockerbie was very keen to lead the charge! 🙈🤣
39
55
860
What a lovely surprise Ayr got when he returned to the horse box to find an early Xmas present from some lovely person who left lots of lovely carrots on the step. Thank you very much whoever you are
#santa
?
#kind
#yummycarrots
16
41
861
Our boys and girls are clearly still feeling the effects of all that partying on New Years Eve! 😴
#sleepyhorses
#naptime
24
29
846
Lockerbie giving us one of his standard cheeky poses! 🤣
Captions below please.....
81
42
842
Cathcart and Oban heard that there were extra carrots and apples heading their way after a very busy weekend at Hampden!
23
36
831
Police horse logie has recently fully qualified as a police horse. Today he is the sergeants horse at hampden stadium and doing a great job.
36
48
820
Police Horse Strathaven wears his poppy whilst we remember the fallen today.
#RemembranceSunday
11
37
816
Police Horse Brora was snapped enjoying some winter sun whilst she was prepared for her work at a football fixture in the Glasgow area earlier today 🐴 ☀️ 🥶
#KeepingPeopleSafe
16
33
804
Always be yourself, unless you can be a Unicorn! 🦄🦄🦄
Fenwick trying out a new look during his bath today 😂🛀🌈🦄
19
28
793
Elgin and Cathcart listening to a young piper called Gordon playing Highland Cathedral at Hampden for the Big match!
#Scottishtradition
36
90
778
Lauder was asked to spring into action to help out a man with a white beard and a red suit!!!! Lauder was obviously more than happy to help.
#santaslittlehelper
#MerryChristmas
40
56
783
Can you help us name our newest recruit? 🐴
She is a 5 year old grey Irish draught mare, measuring 17 hands-high who has come to us from Oban and recently passed her 28-day trial.
Vote for your favourite name in the poll below 👇
152
68
754
Today we had a visit from PD Thor, who's a 20 week old puppy in training
@PSOSDogs
. 🐕
He certainly turned a few heads in the yard! Good luck with your training, Thor and visit us again soon! ⛈️ 🐶
#NorseGodOfThunder
#HeresLookingAtYouKid
#YoungPup
16
38
764
Edinburgh was keeping a watchful eye over everyone in Troon today and wanted to say a big thank you to you all for following the social distancing guidelines.
@AyrshireSPolice
#StayHomeSaveLives
27
40
752
Lewis says this is what it will be like once the lockdown is lifted. Please be patient everyone it will all be worth it in the end.
#staysafe
#stayathome
#protecttheNHS
23
65
752
We were very fortunate to have Lesley Smith from
#Lesleysphotos
down taking pictures of the horses today.
29
31
745
New boy Ben who is in on his 28 day trial had a visit to Hampden this morning. We’re happy to report he took it all his stride! ⭐️
17
18
738
Checks before bed! Our horses hear the slightest rustle and they are straight at their stable door being nosey and expecting some treats to come their way! It’s bedtime horses - get some well earned rest 🐴🐴🐴
#SleepWell
25
26
738
Meet Glasgow everyone. The horse formerly known as Archie. The name was chosen by Archie’s previous owner and his rider. We think he really suits it!
#HappyStAndrewsday
#HappyFriday
50
40
734
Ayr was doing his best to educate others on social distancing we get the hint Ayr!! We hope everyone is staying safe. We are in this together
#savelives
#PLEASESTAYATHOME
18
33
730
Hello everyone we have a couple of new horses in on trial which we would like to introduce. We have Izzy pictured beside the horse box and little Chloe picture with Lewis. Please wish them luck as they started their trial yesterday. We will keep you posted on their progress 🐴🐴
43
36
736
Hi all, Culzean here! Thought I'd try out a new look today.... Some haylage highlights!
Think it suits me to be honest and a bonus of a quick nibble if I'm peckish...I really think this look could catch on!
#horseyhighlights
#trendsetter
#lunchonthego
16
35
734
Good morning to all our followers from Police Horse Cathcart. We hope you all have a great day. If you see us on patrol in your local communities please come and say hello to us 👋🐴
#KeepingPeopleSafe
15
34
732
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
9
42
724
It must be feeding time at the stables when all the horses heads pop out at once and stare at you 👀 🐴
#PoliceHorseFeedingTime
#PatientlyWaiting
14
49
726
Today Emily paid a visit to Glasgow city centre. She was a very good and took it all in her stride. He she is in George Square.
#superclydesdale
33
21
717
Cathcart where are my gloves???? New glove /ear warmers!!! 😂😂😂
29
91
702
Happy New Year to our followers from all of us at the Police Scotland Mounted Unit. Pictured is Police Horse Glenluce assisting in the policing operation of a football fixture earlier today
@PSOSGreaterGlas
#KeepingPeopleSafe
18
29
723
We couldn’t let our Inspector leave without a bit of splashing about 😂😂
#happyretirement
#bestjob
14
26
723
New boy Nairn was on his patrol tonight and found this beautiful Christmas Tree can anyone guess where Nairn is????
63
30
720
Meet Archie everyone he’s the new boy starting his trial period with us. So far so good! Get ready for regular updates of his journey and let’s all cross our fingers he is successful 🤞🤞
43
37
711
New boy Bud has a new name! Please say hello to Glenluce who enjoyed a spa day in the wash bay this morning 🐴
30
33
714
It was a big day for Fenwick last night he had his first visit to Hampden for the Scotland v Russia game. Here he is in the tunnel underneath the stadium.
We’re happy to report he was a very good boy! 😁
32
25
703
Hi everyone, sorry you've not heard from us in a while - technical issues! You'll have updates straight from the horses' mouths from now on 🐴🐎
28
24
704
Skye and Oban met some new friends while out patrolling Pollock Park today.....some hairy baby Highland coos! This playful bunch joined the horses in a patrol of the fence line. 🤣
#PollockPark
#HighlandCows
#StayHomeSaveLives
15
45
708
Ello Ello! New girl Casey here. I arrived on Friday night from south of the border and my rider says I'm taking everything in my stride neigh bother...
It's still early days yet and I've to mind my p's and q's... That means pears and carrots right? Still mastering the accent...
28
31
692
Last week we suffered an enormous heartbreaking loss to our department when our dear friend Stirling aka Frank died suddenly following a short illness. We all loved him dearly but one person who was very special to him has written these beautiful words. Rest in peace big guy xxx
We have some sad news from
@polscothorses
A poem by Clara Belle - On the sudden and sad passing of her Police Horse Frank.
#FinnHour
❤️🐎
100
89
579
72
72
694
We get the hint Dyce???? Not happy that he has been on patrol in the strong wind, rain and meeting numerous horse eating purple wheelie bins blowing down the streets in Irvine, Dyce hints that he would like to go for another adventure???
20
24
689
Dennis the Menace didn't stop Casey and Emily attending their first football matches today at Ibrox and Kilmarnock respectively. They were both very well behaved despite the weather. Both are safe back at the yard to Gnasher some carrots 🥕😊
16
18
689
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here at the Mounted Unit 🎄⛄️ ❄️ Police Horses Inverness & Brora pictured on their well earned day off in the paddocks munching some hay and enjoying the dusting of snow that’s fallen overnight. Have a great weekend everyone
#KeepSafe
18
38
690
Lucky boy Oban was the first customer under our new Solarium today. This will be used to assist the physiological health of our horses. Think it went down well ☀️🐴
14
15
677