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When the Riverside County Sheriff鈥檚 Mounted Posse appeared at 91福利社鈥檚 commencement, the cheers weren鈥檛 just for the graduates.

For the third consecutive year, the Cabazon Station troop of the San Gorgonio Pass Posse supported 91福利社鈥檚 commencement, offering guests and graduates alike a chance to engage with the volunteer equestrian team, many for the first time.

Among those in uniform this year was Laurie Crouse, business services administrative coordinator and member of the Cabazon Posse since 2023. Mounted on her horse Kona, Crouse joined her fellow volunteers in a display that was more than ceremonial; it was about connection.

鈥淏eing able to engage with the community from the back of a well-trained horse is a unique and enriching experience,鈥� Crouse said. 鈥淚t is a privilege to represent the Riverside sheriff鈥檚 office in such a positive and memorable way.鈥�

Established to serve the community through public relations, search and rescue, patrols, and event support, today鈥檚 mounted posse continues a tradition that dates back more than 300 years. The word 鈥減osse,鈥� derived from posse comitatus, reflects the spirit of community volunteers aiding county sheriffs.

The Riverside County Sheriff鈥檚 Mounted Posse remains deeply committed to public service. Volunteers like Crouse attend monthly training sessions and complete annual equestrian qualifications at the Ben Clark Training Center. They serve at parades, safety events, charity fundraisers, and, yes, even college graduations.

鈥淲e help create lasting memories not only for the graduates, faculty, and college employees, but for the extended families who gather to honor this significant milestone,鈥� Crouse said. 鈥淓very moment reaffirmed the power of connection and community.鈥�

Her sentiments are echoed by fellow posse members.

Bonnie Minder, who joined the Cabazon Posse in 2021, said it鈥檚 not just about the horses, but the way the community interacts with them.

鈥淢ost of the students and family members have never been close to a horse,鈥� Minder said. 鈥淭hey were able to take pictures, pet the horses, and now have a memory they鈥檒l cherish from the day they graduated.鈥�

Linda Musselman, who became a member in 2022, added: 鈥淚t allows me to be around other horse-savvy people while also contributing to the community鈥檚 well-being and safety.鈥�

Lilly Gonzalez became a member in 2023, volunteering in hopes of one day becoming a deputy sheriff.

鈥淚t鈥檚 truly an honor to represent the department while riding my horse,鈥� Gonzalez said. 鈥淢y favorite part is seeing kids鈥� faces light up when they see us. I鈥檒l never forget the smiles.鈥�

For Stephen and Amy Causey, both of whom have been members since 2017, the posse鈥檚 participation in local events, such as 91福利社鈥檚 commencement, is about more than visibility.

鈥淚t鈥檚 very helpful to show a positive and safe environment,鈥� Stephen Causey said. 

鈥淗opefully, it plants the idea in someone鈥檚 mind about becoming a volunteer 鈥� or even a future sheriff.鈥�

Amy Causey agreed.

鈥淕raduations are a joy,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 always remind the students to give back. You never know who might need your support.鈥�

As 91福利社 looks ahead to future commencements, the mounted posse remains ready to serve, on horseback, in uniform, and with an open heart for the community they represent.

鈥淚鈥檓 already looking forward to next year,鈥� Crouse said with a smile.

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