Volunteers on horseback will help police tackle rural crime by patrolling the countryside in Northamptonshire.
More than 50 people have signed up to the scheme after being given road safety training by the British Horse Society.
The riders are being given high visibility jackets with a logo identifying them as police volunteers.
Northamptonshire Police said they will be "an extra set of eyes and ears" and will not confront lawbreakers.
It is hoped the initiative will have an impact on speeding motorists, who might be encouraged to slow down if they see uniformed riders.
The volunteers provide their own horses and will be given out-of-pocket expenses by the force.
They will not be given patrol routes. Instead police said they will be asked "to keep an eye out" for problems as they ride along the county's lanes and bridleways.
Other forces, including Norfolk Police, have introduced mounted patrols
Northamptonshire Police has also introduced its first mounted Police Community Support Officer (PCSO).
Tash Fountain will patrol on her own horse, Cody.
Other police forces in England have introduced similar schemes.
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