THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT'S MOUNTED UNIT. PRIMARY ELEMENTS OF THAT SUPPORT INCLUDE:PROVIDING OR MAINTAINING EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES, SUPPLIES, AND VEHICLES USED IN THE MOUNTED UNIT'S ACTIVITIES, AND OFFICER TRAINING IN THE USE OF SAME;ACQUIRING, TRAINING, AND MAINTAINING HORSES FOR THE MOUNTED UNIT;SUPPORT FOR THE UNIT'S PUBLIC APPEARANCES AND CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS.