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NOW FULL – BigKidSmallCity Meet Up: HPD Mounted Patrol Stables – 10:30am – December 22, 2014

December 13, 2014 by Jill Jarvis Leave a Comment

Visiting the Houston Police Departments Mounted Patrol Stables is one of the coolest free things to do in Houston. In October, we had the most amazing time feeding the horses and learning about the Mounted Patrol at the BigKidSmallCity Meet-Up. Over Winter Break, we’re going to do it again!

On Monday, December 22, 2014 at 10:30am, you can bring your kids, carrots, apples and peppermints and join us as we talk to Houston’s Mounted Patrol Officers, feed the horses and learn about their jobs!

December 22 is a HoustonISD school holiday. Check your calendars before signing up to be sure you will be in town for this event! The stables are at 5005 Little York Rd. Houston,Tx. 77016 (off of I59, NOT off of 290).

UPDATE: This Meet-Up is now FULL. To be notified about future meet ups, go HERE!

If you want to join us on Monday, December 22, 2014 at 10:30am, you must:

1. Fill out the form below.
2. Be one of the first 25 to respond. Spaces are very limited and the last tours filled very quickly. You will receive an email saying you have a spot or you are on the waiting list.
3. If you get a spot, bring your kids to the Houston Mounted Patrol Stables on December 22, 2014 at 10:30am. (5005 Little York Rd. Houston,Tx. 77016)
4. The tour will be about 1 hour.
5. The event is FREE. Feel free to bring carrots, apples or peppermints for the horses. Apples need to be quartered (but seeds are fine).
6. Check your calendar before signing up and make every effort to attend. Since spaces are so limited, we want as many little police men and women to get a chance as possible. If you need to cancel, email me at Jill @ BigKidSmallCity.com right away.

Visit the Houston Police Department Mounted Patrol Stables

November 3, 2014 by Jill Jarvis 11 Comments

Address: 5005 Little York Road, Houston, Texas 77016
Cost: Free
Appropriate Age: Any Age
Hours: These change a lot… so please check before you go!

Updated hours (as of 12/24/15): These hours keep changing, so please check before you go. Right now the website says it is open daily, 8:00 a.m. to. 4:00 p.m., excluding city holidays.

Updated hours (as of 5/28/15): Monday – Friday: Unscheduled visitors are welcome from 12pm-2pm. Saturday and Sunday: Visits must be scheduled ahead of time by calling 832-394-0394
Guided Tours for large groups can be scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays, by calling 832-394-0372.

Visiting the Houston Police Departments Mounted Patrol Stables might just be the coolest free thing to do in Houston. You know I love the mysterious red button in Downtown, but feeding the 38 HPD horses at the stables ranks just as high.

Bring your own carrots, quartered apples and peppermints, and you can stop in to visit the horses, during visiting hours. Just grab the kids and go!

If you do have a group and want a formal tour, you can set that up for free as well. Details are on the HPD website HERE.

BigKidSmallCity had a Meet Up here in the Fall. We met on a Friday morning with for a demonstration and to feed the horses.

A HPD officer was our guide and taught us all about the Mounted Patrol. Kids and parents learned all about the division. One interesting fact is that the horses are good for public relations. In Downtown Houston or Memorial Park, people are generally happy to be confronted by a police officer on a horse… when they might be angry to be confronted by just a police officer.

We also learned that the Houston Mounted Patrol practices natural horsemanship and they feed the animals a natural diet and they are barefoot!

After sitting on the bleachers and learning about the horses, we went back in the stables to feed all the horses. There were 38 hungry horses that gobbled up everything we gave them!

Carrots, apples and peppermints are all allowed, but big carrots were the most popular. This way the kids could feed the horses without getting their hands in their mouths. Also, big carrots are better than than the little baby carrots… because horses don’t know the difference between a baby carrot and a little finger!

The stables are very clean and the horses all stick out their heads to greet your kids.

I highly recommend this outing to all Houstonians. It is very unique adventure for your family!

NOW FULL – BigKidSmallCity Meet Up: HPD Mounted Patrol Stables – 10:00am or 12:00pm – October 3, 2014

September 9, 2014 by Jill Jarvis 1 Comment

We’ve seen the Houston Fire Stations… We’ve seen City Hall… Now we get to see the Houston Police Departments Mounted Patrol Stables! Bring your carrots, apples and peppermints and join us as we talk to Houston’s Mounted Patrol Officers, feed the horses and learn about their jobs!

There will be 2 tours on Friday, October 3, 2014 at 10:00am and 12:00pm. October 3 may be a school holiday for your big kids, so check the calendar and sign up if you want to attend!

Wear your horse barn trekking shoes and be ready to learn about the Houston Mounted Patrol! The stables are at 5005 Little York Rd. Houston,Tx. 77016 (off of I59, NOT off of 290).

If you want to join us on October 3, 2014 at 10:00am or 12:00pm, you must:

1. There are TWO forms below. Fill out ONE for either the 10:00am tour or the 12:00pm tour. (When one tour is full, I will close the form.)
2. Be one of the first 25 to respond. Spaces are very limited and the last tours filled very quickly. You will receive an email saying you have a spot or you are on the waiting list.
3. If you get a spot, bring your kids to the Houston Mounted Patrol Stables on October 3 at 10:00am OR 12:00pm. (5005 Little York Rd. Houston,Tx. 77016)
4. The tour will be about 1 hour.
5. The event is FREE. Feel free to bring carrots, apples or peppermints for the horses. Apples need to be quartered (but seeds are fine).
6. Make every effort to attend. Since spaces are so limited, we want as many little police men and women to get a chance as possible. If you need to cancel, email me at Jill @ BigKidSmallCity.com right away.

UPDATE: October 3, 10:00am Tour is NOW FULL. To get an email announcing future Meet-Ups, go HERE.

UPDATE: October 3, 12:00pm Tour is NOW FULL. To get an email announcing future Meet-Ups, go HERE.