The true story of a gentle hero who won hearts and affection for his commitment to “serve and protect.”
A big boy right from the start, Brig was a Belgian draft cross, or grade horse, with just the right temperament to earn his place on the Mounted Unit of the Toronto Police Department. Brigadier was a golden chestnut with four white socks, and his size alone was imposing. But that wasn’t why Sergeant Graham Acott chose this horse above all the others with such certainty. The animal’s large, intelligent, and gentle eyes were what struck him. This was a horse, and a partner, perfectly suited to the job for which he’d been bred.
Brigadier never let Graham or anyone else down for a moment, and his years of service with the force were happy ones. When, on that last night, he turned into the path of an oncoming car and took the full force of its impact, he did what he was trained to do and he did it with the heart of a gentle hero.
Thousands wept and were outraged by the senseless cruelty that ended Brig’s life. For his selfless act, Brigadier received full honors, a police funeral, and tributes from around the world. But his days of willing service, the smiles he brought, and his gift of companionship are what he will always be remembered for.
Praise for JB Andrew: Mustang Magic: “This is a gripping story, full of tension and real life descriptions. . . .” — Highly Recommended, Canadian Review of Materials
Praise for Miskeen: The Dancing Horse: “Andrekson really embraces the storytelling heart of her material . . . with a high degree of emotional engagement, complicated relationships and issues, and a well-realized personality.” — Quill & Quire
Praise for Little Squire: The Jumping Pony: “This is a lovely book, and I would recommend it not only to horse lovers, but to young readers who enjoy historical fiction.” — Highly Recommended, CM Magazine
The true story of a gentle hero who won hearts and affection for his commitment to “serve and protect.”
A big boy right from the start, Brig was a Belgian draft cross, or grade horse, with just the right temperament to earn his place on the Mounted Unit of the Toronto Police Department. Brigadier was a golden chestnut with four white socks, and his size alone was imposing. But that wasn’t why Sergeant Graham Acott chose this horse above all the others with such certainty. The animal’s large, intelligent, and gentle eyes were what struck him. This was a horse, and a partner, perfectly suited to the job for which he’d been bred.
Brigadier never let Graham or anyone else down for a moment, and his years of service with the force were happy ones. When, on that last night, he turned into the path of an oncoming car and took the full force of its impact, he did what he was trained to do and he did it with the heart of a gentle hero.
Thousands wept and were outraged by the senseless cruelty that ended Brig’s life. For his selfless act, Brigadier received full honors, a police funeral, and tributes from around the world. But his days of willing service, the smiles he brought, and his gift of companionship are what he will always be remembered for.
Praise
Praise for JB Andrew: Mustang Magic: “This is a gripping story, full of tension and real life descriptions. . . .” — Highly Recommended, Canadian Review of Materials
Praise for Miskeen: The Dancing Horse: “Andrekson really embraces the storytelling heart of her material . . . with a high degree of emotional engagement, complicated relationships and issues, and a well-realized personality.” — Quill & Quire
Praise for Little Squire: The Jumping Pony: “This is a lovely book, and I would recommend it not only to horse lovers, but to young readers who enjoy historical fiction.” — Highly Recommended, CM Magazine
