Minneapolis Mounted Police Foundation

09/22/2026

Minneapolis has quietly disbanded its mounted unit after the expiration of its barn lease and years of funding disputes, bringing more than three decades of horseback patrols in the city to a close. (Link in comments)

07/07/2026

The future of the last remaining mounted police unit in the state is in question. ⬇️Click the link in the comments to read more

07/06/2026

For those of you joining us for the Urban Trail Ride 2026 on July 12th we are following the weather forecast closely. ☀️ 🌤️🥵

Hoping we don’t have to postpone but we need to consider the safety of all the riders in extreme heat conditions.

05/27/2026

It's time for our URBAN TRAIL RIDE 2026!!! Purchase tickets here! https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/minneapolis-mounted-police-foundation/urban-trail-ride-2026

JULY 12th, 2026 - Returning to original route back downtown Minneapolis! Get your tickets fast!

Back to the original staging at Graco Parking Lot with a stunning trail ride along the river in downtown Minneapolis!  Check In table opens at 11 am with first group starting at noon. Staging will be in the Graco Parking lot at 800 Marshall St NE.  Signup Genius link will be sent for group

04/25/2026

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🚨 Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police – Supporting Our Heroes on the Beat 🐎

Proud to celebrate the Minneapolis Mounted Police Foundation – the last remaining mounted unit in the entire state of Minnesota!

This weekend, the Minneapolis Mounted Police Foundation is at the Minnesota Horse Expo at the State Fairgrounds (1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul). Come see these incredible police horses and officers up close!

📅 Friday–Sunday, April 24–26�🕘 Hours: Fri/Sat 9am–7pm | Sun 9am–5pm

Stop by their booth, meet the team, learn about the vital role mounted patrol plays in crowd control, community engagement, and public safety, and show your support for keeping this proud tradition alive in Minnesota.

👉 Learn more and support the Foundation here:�https://minneapolismountedpolicefoundation.org/
These officers and horses represent the best of law enforcement — visible, approachable, and effective. In a time when support for our police matters more than ever, let’s rally behind the last mounted unit we’ve got!

👍 Like, share, and tag a friend who loves horses or supports law enforcement.
�💰 Donations are tax-deductible and help with equipment, training, and veterinary care.

04/24/2026

MN HORSE EXPO TIME!!!! Come see us at the Cattle Barn Booth L405! Lots of new merch to check out!

12/09/2025

Please consider helping Jett, a retired St. Paul Police Mount!

Retired Mounted Horse, Officer Jett, needs your help. It's been 3 days… Jen Mink needs your support for Support Jett, Our Beloved Retired Police Horse

11/03/2025

Thank you Melissa for taking such amazing photos for our annual 2025 Minneapolis Mounted Police Urban Trail Ride!

This is my standard “fine print”. Please let me know if you’d like to do something different with the photos. I’m very easy to work with. After reading the information below, you are welcome to download and use these photos. These photos are copyrighted, that being said, you are welcome to d...

10/13/2025

Our Urban Trail Ride Participants! Please feel free to upload any pics taken during the ride to our photo sharing site:

Some of our photographers will be posting here and once we get the link from our photographer Melissa we will post that link as well.

Minneapolis Mounted Police Foundation - proud to support the Minneapolis Mounted Police Unit since 2014.

09/01/2025

Here is the link to purchase tickets for the 2025 Urban Trail Ride.

Same start location but NEW route for 2025! Enter in map app: Minnehaha Dog Park--5399 Minnehaha Park Dr S for trailer parking directed by MPD CSO's and MPD Reserves. Check In table opens at 11 am with first group starting at noon. Signup Genius link will be sent for group sign up after purchase o