Barry County Sheriff's Department

Barry County's Sheriff's Office

Sheriff's Posse - Meet the Horses


Horses Name: Rusty
Age/DOB: 1994
Breed: Hefflinger/Tennessee Walker
Color: Rusty (of course)
Dislikes: Being alone
Member Since: 2006
Favorite Treat: Carrots
Favorite Duty: Parades
A little about me: I am originally from North Carolina where I worked with disabled people
Owner/Riders name: Nikki Spurgeon/ Any member

 


 

 

 

 

Horses Name: Hawk
Age/DOB: 1980
Breed: Missouri Fox Trotter
Color: Palomino
Dislikes: None
Member Since: 1998
Favorite: Treat anything edible
Favorite Duty:
A little about me: I am a little out of shape
Riders name: Larry Nicholson


Horses Name: Dakota
Age/DOB: 1999
Breed: Quarter Registered
Color: Bay
Dislikes: None
Member Since: June 2005
Favorite Treat: Popsicles
Favorite Duty: Parades
A little about me: I have been ridden all over the State of Michigan and I love to camp
Riders name: Denise Bouwens

 


 

Horses Name: Dusty
Age/DOB: 1985
Breed: Quarter Horse
Color: Grulla
Dislikes: None
Member Since: 1992
Favorite Treat: Apples
Favorite Duty: Parade
A little about me: “Old Dude”
Riders name: Mike Leatherman


Horses Name: Sundance
Age/DOB: 2000
Breed: Arabian
Color: Bay
Dislikes:
Member Since: 2005
Favorite Treat: Carrots
Favorite Duty: Parking cars at the Father’s day car show
A little about me:
Riders name: Dave Logan

 


 

Horses Name: My Versatil Joe “Joe”
Age/DOB: April 1, 1995 (yes April Fools Day!)
Breed: American Quarter Horse
Color: Sorrel
Dislikes: I am not fond of small spaces
Member Since: 2005
Favorite Treat: Peanut Butter Crackers
Favorite Duty: Freeport Fun Day Parade
A little about me: I was born and raised in Missouri. My heritage is barrels and cutting.
Riders name: Mary Walton