03/11/2026
This past weekend, our OCSO Mounted unit held a recruiting event at the Michigan State University Horse Expo in Lansing. Our Unit participated in the "Color Guard- Presentation of Colors" opening ceremonies along with several other Mounted Units from across the state. The OCSO Mounted Unit also participated in "Uniform Competition." The Uniform Competition standard is set extremely high, with every inch of both rider and horse being meticulously inspected and scrutinized by professional judges for the slightest flaw. A tremendous amount of teamwork went into the competition that took 5 different deputies many hours to complete. The hard work paid off, and our team took 1st place. They also took 1st place at the same competition in 2023 and 2025. To our Mounted Unit Deputies, Kristin Small, Chris Small, Cara Ureel, Rebecca Patton, and Lauren McMullen, we thank you for your hard work, professionalism, and dedication to excellence.
