It was formed on 1 April 1963 by merging smaller existing mounted units of the Carabinieri.

A Colonel commands the Regiment, which is located at the barracks "Tor di Quinto" in Rome.

The brigade was established to adjust the organization of the Battalions and of cavalry units for both military and public order tasks.

The aim was to ensure Carabinieri Battalions the availability of all elements necessary to be in a position to act in isolation and overcome considerable resistance without having to rely on the competition of other Army Corps or other Armed Forces, to ensure Battalions speed of movement and concentration in large sectors of foreseeable use and a constant high training level.

Ordinary activities include patrols in impervious areas on the national territory, participation in riot control, rescue and civil defence; alongside normal activities, the Regiment, through the Squadrons Group, carries out the Historic Carousle, an equestrian essay.