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Covid-19 in UAE: Now, Dubai Police volunteers to ride with mounted patrols
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Those who are fit, 21 and above, and tested negative for Covid-19, and accustomed to riding horses and wearing helmets can apply to volunteer.
Dubai Police has opened the doors for volunteers to join its mounted patrols working to educate people about precautionary measures against Covid-19.
Those who are fit, 21 and above, and tested negative for Covid-19, and accustomed to riding horses and wearing helmets can apply to volunteer.
The patrols will be working in Al Khawaneej, Al Warqa, Al Bedaa, Umm Suqeim, Al Barsha, City Walk, JBR and Boulevard.
Dubai: Dubai Police have urged people to volunteer in mounted unit initiative to educate others about precautionary measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus, an official said.
Major General Expert Mohammad Al Adhb, Director of Dubai Mounted Police, said the new initiative will allow volunteers to ride Dubai Police horses and spread awareness about the disease. “The force is always keen on promoting the culture of volunteering in order to ensure sustainable development and build a better future for new generations,” Maj Gen Al Adhb said.
Portective measures
The new voluntary imitative titled ‘Ride with Dubai Mounted Police Unit’ will include sessions to educate volunteers about protective measures before distributing them across the emirate.
Applicants are expected to be physically fit, at least 21 years old, possess official jockey apparel, and provide a proof of a negative test result for COVID-19.
Dubai: As part of the Dubai Police’s community-based initiative ‘Positive Spirit’, the Dubai Mounted Police, in coordination with the General Department of Community Happiness, recently organised a training workshop on horseback riding basics for 15 orphans from Hemaya School for Boys.
The workshop, which took place at the Mounted Police Department in Al Aweer area, was delivered to the participants by Dubai Police’s professional trainers.
The orphans were introduced to the basics of horsemanship, and were provided a hands on experience to work in different areas, from riding and grooming to arts and playing with horses. They were also trained in saddling, bridling, riding attire, mounting, holding the reins, correct riding position, going forward and stopping and steering.