Animals of all walks of life are near and dear to our hearts at Daytime Beauty Awards and our sister show, Hollywood Beauty Awards.

Each year, the DBAs support an animal welfare organization. This year's charitable partnership is with the Los Angeles Mounted Police Foundation 501(c)(3), the essential support system behind the LAPD Mounted Platoon and the beloved Mini-Mounties Youth Program. As one of the last remaining full-time mounted units in the nation, the platoon stands as a historic symbol of service and the enduring bond between horse and human.

More than just horses in uniform, these equine partners are trusted companions, caretakers of calm, and symbols of connection. Horses like Leo, Blaze, PJ, and Elvis have served the city with strength and grace. Their work doesn’t end at retirement—they often continue healing through equine therapy for veterans, officers, and trauma survivors.

During the devastating Southern California wildfires in January 2025, LAPD Mounted Platoon officers ventured into smoky, chaotic fire zones to help local residents evacuate their horses—leading these animals to safety through blinding ash and extreme heat.

The Mini-Mounties Youth Program began in 2004 with students from Skid Row’s Ninth Street Elementary and has since reached thousands of children from underserved neighborhoods. With a mission to bring joy, mentorship, and connection, the program offers field trips, hospital visits, youth centers and more. The horses, known for their gentle nature, bring comfort and smiles to kids, first responders, and communities across Los Angeles.

This year’s DBA contributions will help fund the wellbeing, training, and care of these exceptional horses and expand the reach of the Mini-Mounties program.

This ongoing virtual auction allows you to support and give back to the horses with badges. We hope you'll bid and spread the word.

Daytime Beauty Awards Auction for Horse Friends at Mounted Platoon

By Los Angeles Mounted Police Foundation

Daytime Beauty Awards Auction for Horse Friends at Mounted Platoon

Help the horses with badges!