This means therapeutic foam pads, double reins, and breast straps are to be used on all horses. Exceptions will be granted for inspection and equitation categories, if desired, at horse shows or police competitions. All of the equipment has been issued for a reason and officers are reminded that the use of it is NOT left up to an officers own personal taste. All leather tack is to be cleaned and oiled once per week, preferably on the last day of your duty week. You can wipe it off every day with an oily rag.
Bits are to be cleaned as often as necessary.
There should be no crud on a bit that is going into a horses mouth. Black blankets and fleece pieces are to be washed every day they are on a horses back. Brown cover pads can be washed every other day if they are clean enough to be used a second time. This will prolong their life and help keep the color from fading. Foam pads will be sponged off at least once per week.