1921: Troop D, under the direction of Captain McGrath, started the first State Police riding team, known as the Rough Riders. After the success of the Troop D team, Captain Fox of Troop C started his own riding team known as Troop C’s Spotted Horses. Troop B followed with a team made up of black horses. Troops A, K and G also had riding teams and they all often performed at local fairs. The use of the horse teams not only served as training for the members, but also served as a valuable tool to expose the public to the Troopers.