Published October 11. 2022 03:38PM
The sixth annual Bridles and Badges Bethlehem Police Mounted Patrol open house was held Sept. 10 at the Quadrant Private Wealth Stable, with hundreds of area residents and supporters coming and going throughout the day. After a brief opening, at which Friends of the Bethlehem Mounted Police president Diane Mack welcomed attendees and Bethlehem Police Chief Michelle Kott thanked the officers, the public enjoyed a variety of experiences, including children’s activities, pony rides, an Italian feast, merchandise, raffles, live music, food trucks and a mounted horse demonstration.
PRESS PHOTOS BY DANA GRUBB Held by her mother Tracy Madonia, 2-year-old Ciaglia greets Casper.
Madey Dundon performs the National Anthem at the start of the event's festivities.
Three of the Mounted Patrol's officers salute during the “Star Spangled Banner.”
Bethlehem resident Carson Reichard enjoys some arm painting with his favorite mounted patrol horse logo.
Michael Smith, his daughter Adelynn and fianceé Tracy Garren enjoy some coloring at the children's activity tent. Smith said his daughter “loves the horsies.”
Mounted patrol supporters shop in the merchandise shed.
Cathy Biggs receives assistance from Officer Ryan Danko to affix the star medallions to the newest equine partner in the Mounted Patrol, Star of Bethlehem. Biggs and her husband Randy, standing behind her, acquired Star of Bethlehem recently for the Mounted Patrol.
Officer Mervison Lopez and his partner Asa demonstrate agility during a presentation at Bridles and Badges.
Bethlehem resident Eva Lotz takes her first pony ride ever at Bridles and Badges 2022. More photos on page A2.
Music sponsor The Verdict provides live entertainment under the dining tent.
An Italian feast is served by the Clubhouse Grill.
With a little adult guidance, future carpenters enjoy some easy projects at the kids workshop sponsored by Home Depot.
Officer Mark Kuntzman puts a new horseshoe on his partner Mason.
