For the first time Tempe Police Department’s mounted unit decided to take name submissions from the public for its newest member.
Oreo took the lead with about 55 submissions, a nod to the horse’s black and white coat. Other submissions included “May The Horse Be With You,” “Tor-Neigh-do” and “Tempe Tantrum.”
“Shotgun” was an officer favorite, if only for the ability to say - “I want to ride shotgun!” And, of course, “Horsey McHorseface” made an appearance - multiple times.
But the department narrowed it down to its three main choices: Zeus, Leo and Rookie.
The public has until Thursday to vote from those three, and they’ll trot out the final name on Friday.
