February
7, 2019
WHAT:
Badging ceremony for
new member of the RPD Mounted Unit
WHEN:
1:30 p.m., Friday,
February 8
WHERE:
RPD Mounted Unit Stables – 1201 Brook Road
BACKGROUND:
The Richmond Police
Department would like to invite the media to the badging of Aslan, the newest
member of the Mounted Unit. This comes after Rio, the former RPD Mounted
Unit leader, retired back in December.
Aslan is a 3 ½ year old Percheron/Thoroughbred Cross horse from Asbury
University, located outside Lexington, Kentucky. Two officers of the RPD
Mounted Unit went to Asbury University in late November and after testing a few
horses, they agreed Aslan would make a good fit.
“Since I am the trainer for the unit, I have ridden and tested Aslan on the
street,” said Officer Amanda Acuff, RPD Mounted Unit. “He has
performed very well, especially for a young horse.”
Before Aslan receives his badge on Friday, officers plan on running him through
an obstacle course to showcase some of his skills and abilities. Harold
Rainwater, the director of the Asbury Equine Program, will be present.
The student trainer who worked with Aslan will also be there.
