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DATE: April 13, 2026-April 17, 2026 (Check-in April 12 from 1500 – 1800)
LOCATION: Livermore Rodeo Grounds, 3000 Robertson Park Road, Livermore, CA 94550
HOST HOTEL: Hilton Garden Inn, 2801 Constitution Drive, Livermore, CA 94550. Rate will be $159 per night, breakfast is included. Click here for hotel reservation information:
DRY CAMPING: Dry camping is available on a first come/first served basis and is limited. Please contact JD Cooper directly at cooperwsmoa@gmail.com for dry camping reservations.
LEAD INSTRUCTOR: Sergeant Adrian Dominguez, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge and skills necessary for mounted patrol officers in the areas of horsemanship and law enforcement mounted patrol tactics. It will provide students with a thorough understanding of the responsibilities and use of the mounted patrol unit, appropriate tack and equipment, advanced riding and equitation skills, crowd management, sensory training, and formal Color Guard protocols.
PREREQUISITES: (1) Sworn member of or sponsored applicant for a Law Enforcement Mounted Unit (2) Mount must meet their Unit requirements and be in good health with current vaccinations (3) Rider and Mount must pass a riding proficiency test (4) Rider must have completed the 40 Hour Mounted Patrol Basic Course. Proof of completion of course will be required.
HORSE REQUIREMENTS: (1) Horse must be qualified with your agency (2) All horses must have a bit, no hackamores, bitless bridles or bosal bridles allowed.
CLASS SIZE: Maximum of 30 riders
REGISTRATIONS FEES: Registration opens February 16, 2026, $650.00
Registration after March 30, 2026, $750.00
Your registration fee includes a stall for the week, lunch Monday-Thursday, as well as one dinner. Registration will open on February 16, 2026. Registration is first come first served and will be completed online at www.wsmoa.com. There will be a 25% fee assessed for cancellations less than two weeks before the start date. Fees may be transferred to another member of the same organization. Extreme hardships will be considered by a meeting of the Board of Directors. If there is a waiting list for a course roster, applicants for student/horse combinations who have previously completed that same course will be encouraged to enroll in the next appropriate course or may be moved to the waiting list. Each student MUST be a member of WSMOA.
By signing up for this class, I give permission for WSMOA to use my photograph and other media such as film and videos, on WSMOA promotional material, publications and social media, for which it may be suitable.
Questions may be directed to Tina Frey, freytinawsmoa@gmail.com.
DATE: April 13, 2026-April 17, 2026 (Check-in April 12 from 1500 – 1800)
LOCATION: Livermore Rodeo Grounds, 3000 Robertson Park Road, Livermore, CA 94550
HOST HOTEL: Hilton Garden Inn, 2801 Constitution Drive, Livermore, CA 94550. Rate will be $159 per night, breakfast is included. Click here for hotel reservation information:
DRY CAMPING: Dry camping is available on a first come/first served basis and is limited. Please contact JD Cooper directly at cooperwsmoa@gmail.com for dry camping reservations.
LEAD INSTRUCTOR: Sergeant Adrian Dominguez, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge and skills necessary for mounted patrol officers in the areas of horsemanship and law enforcement mounted patrol tactics. It will provide students with a thorough understanding of the responsibilities and use of the mounted patrol unit, appropriate tack and equipment, advanced riding and equitation skills, crowd management, sensory training, and formal Color Guard protocols.
PREREQUISITES: (1) Sworn member of or sponsored applicant for a Law Enforcement Mounted Unit (2) Mount must meet their Unit requirements and be in good health with current vaccinations (3) Rider and Mount must pass a riding proficiency test (4) Rider must have completed the 40 Hour Mounted Patrol Basic Course. Proof of completion of course will be required.
HORSE REQUIREMENTS: (1) Horse must be qualified with your agency (2) All horses must have a bit, no hackamores, bitless bridles or bosal bridles allowed.
CLASS SIZE: Maximum of 30 riders
REGISTRATIONS FEES: Registration opens February 16, 2026, $650.00
Registration after March 30, 2026, $750.00
Your registration fee includes a stall for the week, lunch Monday-Thursday, as well as one dinner. Registration will open on February 16, 2026. Registration is first come first served and will be completed online at www.wsmoa.com. There will be a 25% fee assessed for cancellations less than two weeks before the start date. Fees may be transferred to another member of the same organization. Extreme hardships will be considered by a meeting of the Board of Directors. If there is a waiting list for a course roster, applicants for student/horse combinations who have previously completed that same course will be encouraged to enroll in the next appropriate course or may be moved to the waiting list. Each student MUST be a member of WSMOA.
By signing up for this class, I give permission for WSMOA to use my photograph and other media such as film and videos, on WSMOA promotional material, publications and social media, for which it may be suitable.
Questions may be directed to Tina Frey, freytinawsmoa@gmail.com.