READERS may recall the story last January about An Garda Siochána’s Mounted Unit interest in new four-legged recruits. Garda Nives Caplice appeared in an Irish Horse Board video about the breed’s suitability for the role and, according to Sergeant Batt Moriarty, the response was outstanding.

Both Gardaí were on duty at the IDHBA National Show in Punchestown last Saturday when Caplice and Garda colleague Richie Cullen’s four-legged ‘patrol cars’ Rian and Aillen received a steady stream of admirers.