A police force is asking for the public to help recruit new four-legged colleagues to its mounted section.
Founded in 1857, Northumbria Police's Mounted Section was started with just one horse, a gift to the then Chief Constable. Fast forward to present day and the team now boasts a team of seven with room for two more.
Sergeant Stu Coates heads the unit, which includes seven highly-trained police constables and four passionate grooms.