The Buffalo Trace Mounted Patrol is a talented group of area residents who work with their own horses at a variety of events throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Included in last years schedule was a perimeter patrol assignment for the 2008 Balloon race in Maysville, Kentucky.

The patrol deployed again in 2009 for this event.

The Mounted Patrol can be called into service for parades and other outdoor celebrations. 

The largest unit is the Mounted Search and Rescue Unit. The MSAR unit is affiliated with Kentucky Area 8 and 13 SAR.

The specially trained members can assist law enforcement at special events by request.  Also, The Mounted Patrol Demonstration Unit can serve as ambassadors for the community, attending school programs, teaching equestrian safety to local 4-H groups, and making themselves available to the public at different events.

Patrol Member candidates for the Mounted Patrol are evaluated on horsemanship, riding skills, obstacle training and sensory training and attitude.

A Mounted Patrol horse must respond under control to all different types of stimuli, allowing the rider and horse to work safely as a team. 

Teams are also trained in formation riding, as well as tactical formations, trail riding self defense other entertaining and visually exciting demonstrations.

The Mounted Patrol is comprised riding and non-riding volunteers, who donate their time to local communities in the  Commonwealth of Kentucky. 

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