The cavalry is an important aspect of police presence throughout Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) territory, because it provides police visibility in places that would otherwise be difficult to access.

Description of the unit presents information about the role, responsibility and composition of the cavalry.

Under Characteristics of the horses you will learn about the selection criteria for cavalry horses, and the Description of horses page presents a detailed portrait of each horse in the unit.

To learn about the training the horses and their riders undergo, please go to Training.

If you are interested in visiting the SPVM stables or hiring the cavalry, you can find information on the Services offered page.

Finally, the page entitled History takes you through the history and development of the SPVM cavalry.

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