Mounted police opt for equine transportation so that they don’t have to deal with the squad car's insatiable thirst for gas and justice. Harness real horsepower with today's Groupon: for $39, you get two 60-minute private horseback-riding lessons at Lucky Stables LLC in Neenah (an $80 value).

The owner of Lucky Stables LLC is an experienced rider who tutors aspiring equestrians in the art of saddle sitting during private lessons. In the course of a 60-minute class, students learn the tricks of the tack on horses such as Wilma, a 17-year-old Appendix quarter horse that can accommodate all levels of rider and has been trained in first aid. Each session is tailored to the individual pupil's abilities and preferences; riders are required to wear long pants and a heeled shoe or riding boot.