Published December 19. 2024 07:49AM
Nonprofit Friends of the Bethlehem Mounted Patrol held its annual ‘Holiday with the Horses’ Dec. 8 with supporters enjoying refreshments, visits with the horses in the Quadrant Private Wealth Stable Facility, an appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus, gifts for children and an extra special visit by Einstein the Snow Camel.
Volunteers and mounted patrol officers Justin Madera and Ryan Danko fielded questions from attendees who wanted to learn more about the police patrol horses, which are funded through the nonprofit and community donations.
Brad Matey from the Peaceable Kingdom Petting Zoo delivered Einstein, whose celebrity status comes from his walk in a November 2018 snowstorm along Route 309 near Souderton as the trailer hauling him was navigating the slick roadway. The dromedary celebrity is now 16 years old and is always a favorite attraction.
The Mounted Patrol gift shop was also open so visitors could purchase mounted patrol gear as gifts or for themselves.
Press photos by dana grubbOfficer Justin Madera has a photo taken with his partner, Seamus and his daughter, Alison.
Held by his mother Alex, Nolan gets up close with Seamus. They live in Bethlehem.
Emma, of Bethlehem Township, shows Mrs. Claus some photos of Christmas sweaters.
Heidi, of Bethlehem, lets Santa know she’d like a puppy and a bobcat stuffy this year.
Attendees are able to enjoy refreshments and up close experiences with the various police horses inside the stable.
The Bethlehem Police Mounted Patrol gift shop draws people looking for mounted patrol gear.
