ONTARIO​ MOUNTED SPECIAL SERVICE UNIT 

Safety Support Company


OUR SERVICES


OMSSU provides a wide range of professional services to meet your needs.

CANADIAN 

CAVALRY

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MOUNTED SEARCH 

+ RESCUE (MSAR)

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EVENT 

PATROL

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AIR SCENT

TRACKING

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EDUCATIONAL

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- WHY CHOOSE US? - 

How many Mounted Safety Officers will we need?

One Mounted Safety Officer for every thousand visitors is a standard calculation. One Mounted Safety Officer/Unit Horse combination can equal up to 10 security staff on foot in terms of patrol. Thus, your overall security costs may be reduced. A detailed patrol route including emergency procedures is designed for your event, which will include the number of Mounted Safety Officers over an eight hour shift.

Who do we hire?

Hiring is a timely process. Each successful candidate must be community safety driven and have the horse power to carry out the job. Backgrounds as first responders who have good horsemanship skills is the start. T​he process begins with an application, then a screening process, followed bu a 90 percentile pass in effective riding formations, crowd management, radio procedure, vehicle escort, sensory and obstacle management, and other patrol techniques. Those who do not achieve the 90 percentile have the opportunity to attend the next training/testing school.

What do we expect?

Our expectations are paramount, so should yours - all guidelines and appearance are exactly what the Standards Operating Manual states. Following our procedures, conduct and appearance for both Mounted Safety Officers and Unit Horses. Uniforms feature a grey military-style shirt or gold and black polo shirt, depending on the event. All Mounted Safety Officers wear a certified helmet, shirts, riding pants, duty belt, black field boots or paddock boots, name-tag, knife, and flashlight. Unit Horse equipment includes halter/bridle combination, reins, saddle and fittings, OMSSU cover pad, saddle bags (depending), breast collar, gold neck rope, and reflective leg wraps.

Is OMSSU insured?

Yes! OMSSU carries worker's compensation, employee liability, and General Liability Insurance. Additionally, each Mounted Safety Officer carries their own OE coverage. Amounts are adjusted appropriately for the event/venue.

What do we need to provide?

- Parking for trucks and trailers with access to potable water for horses, as well as space for portable stables if needed; regular stalls are preferred.
- A venue radio for the command center.
- Assigned area for disposal of waste from horses.
- All Mounted Safety Officers are self contained, hydro access or power source for trailers. 

- If a meal is assigned, coverage for one meal a day.

What is my cost?

Most clients prefer an hourly rate. We do offer an a la carte rate where certain services can be added or deleted. Please contact us for a rate consultation that meets your needs.