Exhibition: NSW Mounted Police Unit
Formed in 1825, the NSW Mounted Police Unit is the oldest continuous operational unit of its kind in the world.
Former Commander of the NSW Mounted Police, Don Eyb, and HHT curators Anna Cossu and Holly Schulte will discuss the history of the unit, and the process of selecting and training horses.
Inspector Donald Eyb APM (Ret.) is former Commander of the NSW Mounted Police Unit, having served with the NSW Police for 44 years. Born in the small farming community of Hilldale near Dungong, Mr Eyb began riding horses at the age of six, and joined the Mounted Police Unit as a Probationary Constable in 1961. During his long and distinguished career Mr Eyb has led 4 mounted escorts for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II; over 60 mounted escorts for NSW Governors; and over 300 musical rides performances state wide.
In 1997 he was sent to London to study training methods of the London Mounted Police in preparation for the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, where he choreographed and coordinated 140 riders and stock horses for the Opening Ceremony. In 2005 he trained and coordinated the NSW Mounted Police, Police Band and Police Pipe Band performances in the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, held in Sydney. Since retirement from the NSW Police in 2005 Mr Eyb has been active in 'Volunteering in Policing' , having given over 2,000 hours of Volunteer service to the Police Force, included services such as the Reserve Forces Day Council, Light Horse Training, and Riding for the Disabled programs.
Anna Cossu & Holly Schulte are curators at the Historic Houses Trust.
Justice & Police MuseumFormed in 1825, the NSW Mounted Police Unit is the oldest continuous operational unit of its kind in the world.
Former Commander of the NSW Mounted Police, Don Eyb, and HHT curators Anna Cossu and Holly Schulte will discuss the history of the unit, and the process of selecting and training horses.
Inspector Donald Eyb APM (Ret.) is former Commander of the NSW Mounted Police Unit, having served with the NSW Police for 44 years. Born in the small farming community of Hilldale near Dungong, Mr Eyb began riding horses at the age of six, and joined the Mounted Police Unit as a Probationary Constable in 1961. During his long and distinguished career Mr Eyb has led 4 mounted escorts for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II; over 60 mounted escorts for NSW Governors; and over 300 musical rides performances state wide.
In 1997 he was sent to London to study training methods of the London Mounted Police in preparation for the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, where he choreographed and coordinated 140 riders and stock horses for the Opening Ceremony. In 2005 he trained and coordinated the NSW Mounted Police, Police Band and Police Pipe Band performances in the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, held in Sydney. Since retirement from the NSW Police in 2005 Mr Eyb has been active in 'Volunteering in Policing' , having given over 2,000 hours of Volunteer service to the Police Force, included services such as the Reserve Forces Day Council, Light Horse Training, and Riding for the Disabled programs.
Anna Cossu & Holly Schulte are curators at the Historic Houses Trust.
Sunday 17 June
2.00pm — 3.00pm
General $20 | Member/conc $15
