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Cheyenne, OPD’s First Mounted Police Horse, Dies

The first mounted police horse for the City of Orlando Mounted Patrol Unit has died at the age of 40 years.

(Photo courtesy: OPD)

Cheyenne, who was born on April 15, 1971, passed away on the morning of December 27, 2011, at 9:46 a.m. He was exactly 40.8 years old.

According to a statement by Orlando Police Department, based on conversations with Cheyenne’s owners and The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeder’s & Exhibitor’s Association, it is believed that he was the oldest Tennessee Walking Horse that has ever lived. Based upon research via the internet & Guinness World Book of Records, the owners also believe he was the oldest living horse.

OPD said that Cheyenne had not only a remarkable history, but also a remarkable life during his tenure with the Mounted Patrol. Since his retirement, OPD has acquired two more mounts, Cheyenne I & II.

 

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