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5:06 PM on Jul 22, 2020 CDTThey’ve been a fixture at Bonnaroo and Coachella.They toured with Phish.And they were there when the remaining members of Grateful Dead reunited in Alpine Valley, Wis., in 2002.Of course we’re talking about the horses of the Alpha &amp; Omega Mounted Patrol, a one-of-a-kind service that has been a mainstay for decades at numerous festivals and large gatherings.Frank Keller founded the Southlake-based company in 1990 and is celebrating 30 years in business, having trained more than 500 law enforcement units across the country. It’s the nation’s only such mounted patrol service. Its offices, horse pasture and training facilities are located at 2906 West Southlake Boulevard. Related:With Bonnaroo, Coachella and other music festivals and large gatherings canceled during the COVID-19 pandemic, the patrol has had to pivot to other types of security.The horses spend most of their time these days in The Woodlands north of Houston, where they have worked for 28 years to protect the town’s residents by “creating a critical network of crime deterrence and safety alongside the county’s sheriff’s department and other local law enforcement,” according to the company.“For the past three decades, we have had the honor of providing public safety services at mass gatherings including music festivals, business improvement districts, shopping centers, amphitheaters, sports venues and other event facilities,” Keller said in a company release. “It is a privilege to be a trusted member of communities and organizations.”Get email alerts on breaking news stories as soon as they happen.By signing up you agree to our

5:06 PM on Jul 22, 2020 CDTThey’ve been a fixture at Bonnaroo and Coachella.They toured with Phish.And they were there when the remaining members of Grateful Dead reunited in Alpine Valley, Wis., in 2002.Of course we’re talking about the horses of the Alpha &amp; Omega Mounted Patrol, a one-of-a-kind service that has been a mainstay for decades at numerous festivals and large gatherings.Frank Keller founded the Southlake-based company in 1990 and is celebrating 30 years in business, having trained more than 500 law enforcement units across the country. It’s the nation’s only such mounted...

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