The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Mounted Unit, along with Sheriff Ken Furlong, has completed its 22nd annual certification process. Conducted by Joe and Cathy Bruno of Fallon, more than 30 talented riders took part in four days of training at Fuji Park in Carson City.
Several Fallon residents are members of the organization, including Mike Creager, Gary and Kathy Mills, and The Fallon Post’s own Nancy Chapman.
The certification applies to both horse and rider, who must function as a team moving forward. Each rider received a certificate upon successfully completing the four-day training.
Mounted units are used by many departments to aid in search and rescue efforts, participate in ceremonies honoring fallen officers—both police and firefighters—and appear in parades. Agencies from across Nevada participated in the certification, including representatives from Elko, Pershing, and Churchill counties, as well as the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and Reno Police Department.
Horse and rider teams trained together to handle a variety of challenges, including loud noises from gunshots, firecrackers and smoke bombs, as well as navigating complex obstacles. They also trained alongside the Raven helicopter, which landed in the Fuji Park arena. The Reno Police Department’s K-9 unit participated as well, helping expose horses and riders to rapid movements and additional noise.
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