October 5, 2006

SJPD Mounted Unit celebrates at Hoofing it for Kid’s Safety event

By Jeff Frazee
Times Photojournalist

Scores of children and their parents flocked to Arena Green Park on Sept. 23 to celebrate the San Jose Police Mounted Unit’s 20th anniversary and to learn about kids’ safety.

“It was a great day for the unit and also for the families who got to get up close and personal with the horses,” said Friends of the Mounted Unit coordinator Denelle Fedor. “The great thing is they also got a chance to learn about staying safe while participating in the walk.”

The Friends group raises money to support the mounted unit program, which has been in jeopardy in recent years due to budget cuts.

To learn more about the San Jose Mounted Unit or contribute to the program, visit the Friends of the San Jose Mounted Unit Web site at www.sjmu.org.

A spectator approaches with cautious respect during a festival to celebrate 20 years of the San Jose Mounted Police. Lt. David Hober holds his shy two-year-old son, Sean, as he speaks to the crowd about the San Jose Mounted Police.	Officer J.D. Cooper rides Hamlet through the Arena Green Park during the community walk celebrating 20 years of the San Jose Mounted Police. Photos by Jeff Frazee