The American Quarter Horse Association’s (AQHA) Executive Committee gave the official green light last week to launch a new award to recognize American Quarter Horses, which are specifically used in the public service sector. The Association has launched the new program based on the special role American Quarter Horses fill for the public’s safety.

The goal of the award will be to recognize an outstanding American Quarter Horse that works in the public service sector (i.e. police horse, parks mounted rangers, beach patrol, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, border patrol, sheriff’s posse, etc.).

“We see them on television controlling unruly crowds, on the beach ensuring the safety of sunbathers, and I’m sure everyone is familiar with the unprecedented popularity of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police,” said AQHA Executive Vice President Bill Brewer.  “Regardless of the task these horses perform, American Quarter Horses are frequently the breed of choice and
they play a key role in the public service sector throughout the world. I’m extremely proud that we will be honoring some of these horses that have become so crucial in the job they fulfill