Operational Structure:

 

1. Mounted Officers and Schedule:

 

Eight mounted constables 

on duty seven days a week.

 

Operational hours:

7 AM to midnight.

 

2. Stable Infrastructure:

 

Stables located 

in the far southwest corner 

of Golden Gate Park. 

 

Consideration of two stable buildings 

for redundancy 

and efficient pony 

and constables deployment.

 

Running space for each pony, 

with facilities

exceeding all

regulatory standards.

 

3. Transportation:

 

Trailers

for safe 

and comfortable transportation 

of constabulary ponies 

from stables

to Union Square.

 

Properly designed

trailers 

with ventilation,

secure stalls, 

and safety features.

 

Funding Needs:

 

1. Initial Private Funding:

 

Stables construction

and equipping: $2 million.

 

Purchase of eight polo ponies: $400,000.

 

Customized trailers: $150,000.

 

Training program development: $300,000.

 

Uniforms, gear,

and equipment: $100,000.

 

Legal

and regulatory compliance

consultation: $50,000.

 

Contingency fund: $200,000.

 

Total Initial Funding Estimate: 

$3.2 million

 

2. Ongoing Monthly Expenses:

 

Officer Salaries (per officer): $120,000.

   

Pony care, feed, 

and veterinary services: $45,000.

 

Stables maintenance and utility costs: $10,000.

 

Trailer maintenance and fuel:

(unless Ford Lightning F-150)

$5,000.

   

Insurance premiums 

(including liability insurance): $15,000.

  

Community engagement 

and outreach programs: $5,000.

   

Training program maintenance 

and updates: $10,000.

   

Administrative and office expenses: $10,000.

 

Total Monthly Expenses: $220,000

 

The ideal length of service

for ponies 

in a mounted constabulary service 

should prioritize

their well-being 

and consider

their physical 

and

emotional-mental

health. 

 

While ponies, 

like other animals, 

may not distinguish 

between weekdays

and weekends, 

it's crucial

to establish 

a reasonable 

and sustainable

routine. 

 

Here are general guidelines:

 

1. Shift Duration:

 

A typical shift 

for a mounted pony 

ranges from 4 to 6 hours, 

allowing for breaks 

and sufficient rest periods 

for minimizing stress.

 

2. Days Off:

 

Similar to human 

work schedules, 

ponies get regular 

days off to rest, 

play and recover.

 

Providing

two days off

per week 

with a pattern 

of an additional day 

that accommodates 

the personality 

of each unique pony 

is required.

 

3. Variety

in Activities:

   

Introducing

variety 

in the tasks 

and diversity 

of environments 

helps prevent 

monotony, 

boredom,

and reduces stress 

for the ponies.

 

Regular breaks 

during shifts 

are essential 

for hydration, 

rest and physical 

and emotional

wellbeing 

of the ponies, 

just like

their human 

counterparts 

in the constabulary.

 

4. Veterinary

Monitoring:

 

Regular

interactions 

and check-ups 

with veterinarians 

to assess the health 

and

wellbeing of the ponies.

 

5. Retirement Considerations:

   

Planning

for a pony's

retirement 

from active duty

after a certain age 

or based

on health

considerations.

 

It's essential 

to monitor

the ponies closely, 

adjust their schedules 

based on

their individual needs, 

and prioritize 

their comfort and health. 

 

The specific demands 

of public safety

activities, 

in the mild

Bay Area climate, 

and flat terrain 

of Union Square 

shall also

be considered 

when determining 

the ideal length 

of service for ponies. 

 

Regular

assessments, 

interaction

and adjustments 

to their individual schedule 

help ensure

the right balance 

between public safety 

and daily operation routines

and the well-being

of the ponies.