HCSO Mounted Patrol to Deliver HLSR Invitation to Governor
On Sunday, February 12, members of the Harris County Sheriff's Office Mounted Patrol will saddle up for the 74th Annual Pony Express and head to the Texas State Capitol, where they will personally deliver the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo invitation to Governor Greg Abbott.
The Pony Express Ride is hosted by the Harris County Sheriff's Office Mounted Patrol Unit. The ride is relay run, representing and celebrating the pony express riders of the old west.
Just last month, members of the HCSO Mounted Patrol assisted the HCSO Jr. Mounted Posse with their own 71st Annual Pony Express Relay, delivering invitations to HLSR to neighboring counties. In addition to helping coordinate and plan the ride, HCSO sheriffs and volunteers assisted riders with each leg of the race to ensure safe, smooth transitions between riders.
About the Harris County Sheriff's Office Mounted Patrol
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Patrol was formed under Sheriff Buster Kern in 1949. The Mounted Patrol began with all volunteers and was eventually transformed as a reserve function. The Reserve unit was utilized for missing persons, escaped prisoners, traffic and crowd control and ceremonial functions. During the Mid 1980’s, the Mounted Patrol saw an increase of full-time deputies participating and is now the predominate group amongst the members. Deputies and their mounts attend approximately 40 hours of continuing education a year to maintain certification. Deputies are assigned as needed and directed by the Sheriff of Harris County.
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Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
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