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KP to spent 48 lakh on grooming its dogs, horses
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Kolkata: The Kolkata Police is all set to spend more than Rs 48.5 lakh this year for the grooming of the four-legged members of its two prized units – the horses of the Kolkata Mounted Police unit and its dogs in the KP Dog Squad.
"These are essential equipment, other than food and medicines, for which tenders are floated. These equipment help to keep the kennels and stables clean, but more importantly, help in training the animals so that they are always ready to go into operation. Add to it the various events and competitions they need to attend in their best shape," said a joint commissioner.
While there are 65 horses at its two stables at SN Banerjee Road and Police Training School at Alipore, there are presently 42 dogs under the Kolkata Police Dog Squad, with cops planning to induct 12 more.
Kolkata Police proposed to spend Rs 31.5 lakh for the grooming of horses this financial year. These items are essential equipment and supplies used in horse care, riding, and stable management. The equipment is also important for Kolkata police horses to prepare for all India equestrian championships where the team's performances – especially in the police and paramilitary competitions – were noteworthy.
The first category of items to be procured by the Kolkata Mounted Police includes basic horse grooming and care items.
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Brushes (grooming, dandy brush), curry combs, and grooming gloves are used daily to clean horses and maintain their coat health. GI buckets are necessary for water and feed, while nose bags are used for feeding horses individually. These items ensure proper horse hygiene and feeding management.
The second category comprises riding equipment and tack. Saddles (colonial pattern), bridle headgear, bits (snaffle and duty), reins, stirrups (both iron and leather), and girths are fundamental for horse riding.
These items provide control, comfort, and safety for both rider and horse. Lunging reins are used for training horses in circular exercise patterns.
Maintenance supplies form the third category. Horse shoes and nails are essential for proper hoof care and protection. Various polishes (saddle polish cream, liquid, and white cherry polish) are used to maintain leather equipment. Baggage straps and surcingles help secure equipment and loads.
Lastly, stable equipment includes wooden bars for stalls, sword frogs for military ceremonies, and white ear covers for horse protection. V-attachments are used for specific equipment mounting.
Another Rs 17 lakh has been earmarked for the dog squad. Among the items, several are for training and controlling the dogs, especially the newer inductees. These include nylon leashes, collars, harnesses, and tracking leashes, which are fundamental tools for controlling and training dogs.
They help handlers maintain control during various training exercises and daily walks. The choke chains and steel chains provide additional control options for stronger dogs.
Training items like wooden dumbbells, flying discs, and rope toys are used for obedience training, exercise, and mental stimulation.
The specific grooming equipment includes rubber gloves, wooden and rubber brushes, steel combs, hair trimmers, scissors, and hair dryers. The order includes various items for the dog's comfort and protection in different weather conditions.
