Dubai Police’s innovative therapeutic horse riding initiative has demonstrated significant success, providing comprehensive support to 765 individuals including children with special needs. This groundbreaking program, operated through the Dubai Police Mounted Police Station, represents one of the most effective contemporary approaches to addressing both physical and intellectual challenges through equine-assisted interventions.
The comprehensive therapy program delivers dual benefits, facilitating physical rehabilitation while simultaneously enhancing psychological well-being. The initiative has garnered complete trust from parents and guardians, achieving an unprecedented 100% satisfaction rate according to official statements from Dubai Police authorities.
Supervised by highly qualified specialists at the Mounted Police Station, the therapeutic sessions utilize specially trained horses equipped for rehabilitation purposes. The affiliated Equestrian School plays a pivotal role in training riders and delivering specialized equestrian services to diverse community segments. The program incorporates advanced technological solutions through the Smart Stable project, which implements cutting-edge technologies in equine care and management alongside specialized strategic planning initiatives.
The program’s outstanding results were formally announced during an inspection visit by Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police. During his assessment, Al Marri emphasized the multifaceted role of mounted patrols in supporting conventional police operations while enhancing public safety perceptions across the emirate.
Beyond its therapeutic achievements, the Mounted Police Station recorded exceptional operational metrics: a 99.1% job happiness rate, perfect 100% training completion, 81.67% physical readiness rate, and earned the prestigious Gold ‘Wosool’ accessibility certification from Dubai Municipality, recognizing the facility as fully equipped for people of determination.