The following is a list of mounted police units in the world:
| Mounted unit | Year formed | No. of horses |
|---|---|---|
| Calgary Police Service Mounted Patrol Unit | 1979 [a] [13] | 7 as of 2022 [update] [13] |
| Halifax Regional Police Mounted Unit | 1905 [b] [14] | 2 as of 2021 [update] [14] |
| Hamilton Police Service Mounted Patrol Unit | 2010 [15] | 5 as of 2020 [update] [15] |
| Kingston Police Force Mounted Unit | 1998 [16] | 0 (disbanded in 2023) [16] |
| Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride [c] | 1887 [17] | 32 as of 2024 [update] [18] |
| Niagara Regional Police Service Mounted Police Unit | 2008 [19] | 0 (disbanded in 2010) [19] |
| Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Mounted Unit | 2003 [d] [20] | 3 As of 2024 [update] [20] |
| Service de police de la Ville de Montréal Cavalry | 1885 [21] | 8 as of 2024 [update] [21] |
| Toronto Police Service Mounted Unit | 1886 [22] | 27 as of 2023 [update] [22] |
| Vancouver Police Department Mounted Unit | 1951 [e] [23] | 8 as of 2024 [update] [23] |
| Winnipeg Police Service Mounted Patrol Unit | 1998 [24] | 0 (disbanded in 2015) [24] |
As of 2009, the following Swiss police forces employ mounted units: [41]
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