Students name new horse from Hamilton Police Mounted Patrol Unit after local university
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A horse is a horse, of course, of course, but it also needs a name.
Students from two Hamilton schools recently came up with the name of the newest member of the Hamilton Police Mounted Patrol Unit, calling him McMaster, or Mac.
The students responsible were from the grade 4-8 Comprehensive Special Education Class at W.H. Ballard and a Grade 1-2 class at St. John the Baptist.
McMaster is a nine-year-old Clydesdale standing 18 hands high, marking the first time Hamilton Police has had a Clydesdale join the Mounted Patrol Unit.
Horse’s name in recognition of Hamilton’s McMaster University
The name was chosen in recognition of McMaster University, one of Hamilton’s most well-known institutions “and reflects a strong local connection and celebrates the community McMaster will now help serve,” said a news release from Hamilton Police.
“Our Mounted Patrol Unit is an important part of community policing, helping us build trust and meaningful connections across Hamilton,” said Hamilton Police Chief Frank Bergen in a statement.
“Having students from W.H. Ballard and St. John the Baptist help name McMaster makes his welcome even more special, and we are grateful for their creativity and enthusiasm.”
Added Hamilton Police: “Mounted Patrol officers and their horses play an important role in community engagement, visibility, and public safety at events, in parks, and throughout Hamilton neighbourhoods.”
McMaster is currently undergoing extensive training before he begins patrolling Hamilton’s streets.
The winning classes who came up with his name were scheduled to celebrate with a pizza party and visit from the Mounted Unit on Tuesday.