WELCOME MASON - #9
We Continue to Thank our Fans!

New HORSE, New MASTHEAD, New WEBSITE, New YEAR.
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Who are Friends of the Bethlehem Mounted Police?

FBMP is the not-for-profit, charitable organization tasked with the mission of financially providing for the horses of the City of Bethlehem Police Department's Mounted Patrol. They are an all volunteer organization, and 100% of all proceeds from fundraising events goes directly to meet the needs of the horses. Through their efforts, the City Taxpayers are relieved of the burden of caring for these valuable members of City Law Enforcement!

We are frequently asked, how can we help?
From donating to volunteering to legacy gifting, there are many ways you can help.
Visit our website for more information.
OFFICERS' CORNER

The officers would like to officially welcome and introduce MASON - our newest official Equine Officer. Mason's introduction was covered by several local news agencies. Mason is pictured above with Larry Heinrich who donated Mason to the unit and below with Karen and James McIntyre, Mason's Adopt-a-horse sponsors. Read more about Mason below.
President's Message

As we bid goodbye to 2021, we send our heartiest gratitude for your generous support of Friends of the Bethlehem Mounted Police in our mission to support the Bethlehem Mounted Patrol.

In 2021, because of your gracious support, we were fortunate to see the construction portion of the Barn Annex completed, and donation of equipment which is needed to maintain our property.  We welcomed the arrival of a newly donated two-horse trailer, to aid the Officers and horses in being in two places at once.

This year, we enjoyed the arrival of a new horse to Quadrant Private Wealth Stables as a police horse-in-training. As many of you witnessed, Mason is now a fully badged and sworn equine officer of the Mounted Unit! Mounted Horse Premium Coffee became a daily topic of discussion with popularity spreading wildly among our fans and beyond, and we learned that Clip Clop Chocolates are now in higher demand than we ever expected. To our friends who graciously stock and sell Clip Clops each year, we salute you!

We welcomed three new community leaders as Board Members, who have eagerly shown their enthusiasm by garnering support in the community, assisting at events and around the stables, and igniting new interest in our mission. 

We are fully established in hosting four major events annually: February: Will You Be My Valentine, June: Walk Trot Roll with the Mounted Patrol, September: Bridles & Badges, and December: Holiday with the Horses. We are grateful for your support of each of those events. The Officers and horses are welcomed and requested regularly at community events and parades, and our volunteer team is honored to attend with in-demand Mounted Patrol gear in tow. 

2022 brings a beautiful new website for the Bethlehem Mounted Patrol. If you haven't seen it yet, we encourage you to do so at www.bethlehemmountedpolice.org. While you're there, check out the Clip Clop Shoppe, from where, later this year, we will launch shipping of the Mounted Horse Premium Coffee and Clip Clop Chocolates that we mentioned earlier, allowing fans from farther away to enjoy and support our horses. 

Our organization has navigated many exciting events throughout the year, but by far, our most exciting accomplishment each year is supporting the Bethlehem Mounted Patrol in their law enforcement role as servants to the community. A 100% volunteer organization, we receive our reward in the smiles of each encounter, and in the proud moments when a job is well done. It is our pleasure to supply, house, care for, and provide these horses to the City of Bethlehem's Mounted Unit, as a valuable resource in law enforcement, something that many communities admire and yearn for. 

As we move into 2022, we thank you in advance for your continued support of the horses and the mission of the FBMP. Your support allows us to continue to grow our organization while showing the Bethlehem community the great value and joy that our Mounted Unit delivers in their service. And to our outstanding volunteer team - we couldn't do this without you. The time, talent and commitment you bring is beyond measure, and so is our appreciation for you.

Sincerely,

Diane K. Mack
President - Friends of the Bethlehem Mounted Police
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on our new website to view and order valentine designs!!
Well it is that time of year again! The romantic vibes in the barn are as thick as pea soup and the boys are determined to continue to spread the LOVE to their fans. The competition to send the most valentines is fiercer than ever! The boys couldn't wait, so they launched their SWEETHEART SWEEPSTAKES on Facebook last week. For those of you who don't imbibe in social media, click on each horse below to see their competitive angles. Who will win the GARLAND OF ROSES in 2022? Will it be your favorite???

Looking for ways to BUY LOCAL and to support the Mounted Horses ...
WE HAVE THE ANSWER!!
As you might remember, as summer ended, the Boys introduced their very own
MOUNTED HORSE PREMIUM COFFEE

The coffee has been very popular and demand is growing daily! We are working on investigating shipping options and direct shipping should be available in the coming months on our website...stay tuned!!

In the meantime, for your convenience, you may purchase on the website and pick-up at the barn on the dates designated below. Your order will be packaged and ready to go! Individual blends can be purchased separately for $13.50 per bag OR you can purchase THE HERD (one of each bag) delightfully packaged in a gift bundle for $60.00.

Pick-up Dates for Coffee:
  • Saturday, January 29th 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, February 26th 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Saturday, March 19th 10:00 AM - 12:00

Available BLENDS:
  • PHARAOH’S BLEND: Decaffeinated
  • GEORGE'S BLEND: Dark Roast
  • ASA’S BLEND: Medium Roast
  • GREY’S BLEND: French Vanilla
  • CASPER’S BLEND: Hazelnut
  • THE HERD: One bag of each blend with gift packaging

Click below to save time by pre-ordering and pre-paying. Your order will be available when you arrive at the Stables (615 E. Langhorne Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18017) on the days noted above for pick-up. COFFEE ORDERS ARE PICK-UP ONLY!!
Whinny of the Day

Why did the horse eat with its mouth open?

Because it had bad stable manners.

What did the mother horse say to her colt?

"It's hay pasture bedtime!"
Volunteer Spotlight -
Mike Bohl

With the help of their team of volunteers in caring for the horses, the Officers of the Mounted Unit have more time to focus on and tend to their police duties. Mike Bohl is one of those volunteers. Click here to read about him.
Our GREY'S ANATOMY
Even with romance constantly on his mind, Grey was still able to focus his energies on his duty to continue to educate the public on the ins-and-outs of the equine mind and body. In this issue, he continues his educational journey. After perusing psychology journals, he is switching gears a bit in this issue by delving into the "nature" of the horse and the ongoing connectivity between horses and humans. He will provide beneficial information about... hoof beat please....
Holiday with the Horses 2021 IS IN THE BOOKS!!
It was a BEAUTIFUL WINTER day for those who joined us for Holiday with the Horses 2022. And what a wonderful holiday surprise to meet our newest equine officer and witness MASON be presented with his official badge. Children and adults alike enjoyed the festivities as the horses hosted their friends and neigh-bors. The highlight, of course, was the presentation of Mason, but additional merriment included Santa and Mrs. Claus, holiday "trick or treat" with a gift for each youngster from each horse, Einstein the snow camel, barn tours, and caroling by Northeast Middle School and Freedom High School a capella singers. Of course, the Clip Clop Shoppe was open for business and well attended. As always, our fans presence and generosity were greatly appreciated.
Back by Popular Demand!
Horsin' Around - dedicated to encouraging our friends to really gallop into the new website!
The next few issues will include a printable puzzle that encourages our subscribers to investigate different aspects of the NEW and IMPROVED website. You can find the answers to this issue's puzzle by reviewing Our Story on the website.