Mounted Unit
The RNC has operated a mounted unit since 1873.
The unit was created in 2003 replacing a voluntary unit. The unit's history can be traced back to three earlier units (Newfoundland Constabulary Mounted Force 1873-1894, New Fire Brigade Mounted Force 1895-1922 and Newfoundland Constabulary 1922-1951) of the
The current unit has 4 horses and 4 riders and all the horses are Percheron:
- Vince
- Townshend
- Fraize
- Dobbin
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