McCoy is a Holsteiner, born in 2001, and was a Grand Prix level jumper once known as “Lavish”, prior to working for the Ft. Lauderdale Police Dept. At 24 years old, while still sound and working regularly with his primary rider, Ofc. Tracy Figone, he was given the gift of retirement so that he could enjoy his golden years with us (and Rockaway). Two weeks later, he got Ghost too!

Rockaway, born on March 18, 2010, retired from the Coral Gables Police Dept. This Off the Track Thoroughbred was adopted by Ofc. Ashley Sheran who offered him to her agency in an effort to reintroduce the Mounted Patrol Unit after over 40 years since they last utilized a horse.

Rockaway underwent “kissing spine” surgery in 2024, and has recovered well, but required significant medical intervention to continue working and it was decided that he should be medically retired at 15 years old.

Ghost is a grey Percheron/Thoroughbred cross, born in August, 2007 in Angola State Prison, Louisiana. He joined the Mobile Police Department in 2017. He was eventually paired with Ofc. David Joiner and, together, they earned numerous awards, as Ghost improved consistently in his new role. Most notably, he received a Commander’s citation for his work during a deadly New Year’s Eve shooting in 2022. Unfortunately, Ghost has a medical condition involving his suspensory ligaments that warranted medical retirement at the age of 18, with assurance that he would never be ridden again. Without a workload to carry, he is thriving in his new home with his pasture buddies.

Alessandro is a Trakehner, born on May 20, 2008. He was a dressage horse prior to going to work for the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Florida. “Al” was medically retired at the age of 18, after approximately 7 years with his agency and completes this herd of four at 10-42.