Trot on Regardless – A History of the Mounted Police

Visit the West Midlands Police Museum, to join the ride with Stefan Wild as he trots through the brief history of police horses patrolling West Midland streets.

From Victorian ceremonial duties, to shocking scenes of 1980’s football violence, Stefan tells the story of how a department evolved from a regimented, military style male bastion, to a modern-day operational, inclusive unit. Brought to life through pictures, colourful characters both equine and human, join us for a light-hearted talk, using handed down tales, and personal anecdotes.

Stefan Wild served with West Midlands Police between 1972 and 2005, working proudly, as a mounted officer from 1979 until 1991. During retirement he has written several short stories for police and historical publications, before publishing ‘Longest Way Up Shortest Way Down’, a five-star rated book about his time with the horses. Stef, writes with humour and always with tongue planted firmly in cheek.

Doors open at 17:30 for a 18:00 start.

You may also like the following events from West Midlands Police Museum:

• Next Friday, 15th August, 11:00 am, Meet the Mounties in Birmingham
• Next Sunday, 17th August, 11:00 am, Relaxed Museum Opening in Birmingham
• Next month, 13th September, 06:15 pm, The Murder of Nina Keane in Birmingham

Also check out other Sports events in Birmingham.