Jack attends a party for the children of wounded veterans recovering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. (photo: Darrell Lavoie)
Police Horse Profile: Jack Handsome and friendly, Jack came to the U.S. Park Police (USPP) in 2005 after working for the U.S. Capitol Police horse-mounted unit. It was an easy transition for Jack--both units patrolled large events, demonstrations, and protests in and around our nation's capital. When the Capitol Police unit disbanded, Jack served first at the USPP Edgewater Training Barn but eventually began patrolling miles of hiking trails in Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C. In recent months, he has mostly patrolled the National Mall and grounds around the Lincoln, Washington, and Jefferson memorials. Like most quarter horses, Jack works hard and makes friends quickly. He is an especially busy horse! When he is not patrolling, he might be visiting children and families of recuperating soldiers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.He might also be participating in an annual summer program for children visiting from Ireland or an annual Christmas bazaar for the Ukrainian community. Jack loves attention, enjoys having his photo taken, and is always quick to greet visitors with a gentle nuzzle. One of Jack's favorite pastimes is to spend time with volunteers from HOOFS.He enjoys equine massage, playing with his Equi-Spirit soccer ball, getting groomed, and being fed peeled baby carrots, blueberries, seedless red grapes, and Granny Smith apples. His favorite spot to be scratched happens to be underneath his belly just where the girth sits. If you see Jack on patrol, be sure to stop and say hello.
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