Mounted Patrol Instructor Development Course, Norco, California
MOUNTED PATROL INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE
(POST CONTROL #1118-21570-25-001)
DATE: September 29, 2025 – October 3, 2025 (Check-in September 28, from 1500 – 1800)
LOCATION: George Ingalls Equestrian Center, 3737 Crestview Drive, Norco CA, 92860
HOST HOTEL: Fairfield Inn and Suites, 3441 Hamner Avenue, Norco CA, 92860, (951) 340-4500, Rate is $126 + tax per night. Let them know you are with WSMOA.
LEAD INSTRUCTOR: Sergeant Rick Wagner, Garden Grove Police Department (Retired)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the responsibilities and use of the mounted patrol unit, appropriate tack and equipment, equitation skills, and effective leadership techniques. The course will also develop skills necessary for the successful preparation and coordination of training and deployments. The course will also identify and develop teaching skills related to mounted law enforcement. The course does not certify you as a “Mounted Patrol Instructor.”
PREREQUISITES: (1) Member of or sponsored applicant for a Law Enforcement Mounted Unit or Posse (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 Basic Course and the Mounted Patrol Update Course. Proof of completion of courses will be required.
CLASS SIZE: Maximum of 16 riders
REGISTRATIONS FEES: Registration opens 7/7/2025: $650.00
Registration after 8/29/2025: $750.00
Your registration fee includes a stall for the week, lunch Monday-Thursday, as well as dinner for two separate nights. Registration will open on July 7, 2025. 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.
Questions may be directed directly to Tina Frey, freytinawsmoa@gmail.com
MOUNTED PATROL INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE
(POST CONTROL #1118-21570-25-001)
DATE: September 29, 2025 – October 3, 2025 (Check-in September 28, from 1500 – 1800)
LOCATION: George Ingalls Equestrian Center, 3737 Crestview Drive, Norco CA, 92860
HOST HOTEL: Fairfield Inn and Suites, 3441 Hamner Avenue, Norco CA, 92860, (951) 340-4500, Rate is $126 + tax per night. Let them know you are with WSMOA.
LEAD INSTRUCTOR: Sergeant Rick Wagner, Garden Grove Police Department (Retired)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the responsibilities and use of the mounted patrol unit, appropriate tack and equipment, equitation skills, and effective leadership techniques. The course will also develop skills necessary for the successful preparation and coordination of training and deployments. The course will also identify and develop teaching skills related to mounted law enforcement. The course does not certify you as a “Mounted Patrol Instructor.”
PREREQUISITES: (1) Member of or sponsored applicant for a Law Enforcement Mounted Unit or Posse (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 Basic Course and the Mounted Patrol Update Course. Proof of completion of courses will be required.
CLASS SIZE: Maximum of 16 riders
REGISTRATIONS FEES: Registration opens 7/7/2025: $650.00
Registration after 8/29/2025: $750.00
Your registration fee includes a stall for the week, lunch Monday-Thursday, as well as dinner for two separate nights. Registration will open on July 7, 2025. 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.
Questions may be directed directly to Tina Frey, freytinawsmoa@gmail.com
MOUNTED PATROL INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE
(POST CONTROL #1118-21570-25-001)
DATE: September 29, 2025 – October 3, 2025 (Check-in September 28, from 1500 – 1800)
LOCATION: George Ingalls Equestrian Center, 3737 Crestview Drive, Norco CA, 92860
HOST HOTEL: Fairfield Inn and Suites, 3441 Hamner Avenue, Norco CA, 92860, (951) 340-4500, Rate is $126 + tax per night. Let them know you are with WSMOA.
LEAD INSTRUCTOR: Sergeant Rick Wagner, Garden Grove Police Department (Retired)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the responsibilities and use of the mounted patrol unit, appropriate tack and equipment, equitation skills, and effective leadership techniques. The course will also develop skills necessary for the successful preparation and coordination of training and deployments. The course will also identify and develop teaching skills related to mounted law enforcement. The course does not certify you as a “Mounted Patrol Instructor.”
PREREQUISITES: (1) Member of or sponsored applicant for a Law Enforcement Mounted Unit or Posse (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 Basic Course and the Mounted Patrol Update Course. Proof of completion of courses will be required.
CLASS SIZE: Maximum of 16 riders
REGISTRATIONS FEES: Registration opens 7/7/2025: $650.00
Registration after 8/29/2025: $750.00
Your registration fee includes a stall for the week, lunch Monday-Thursday, as well as dinner for two separate nights. Registration will open on July 7, 2025. 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.
Questions may be directed directly to Tina Frey, freytinawsmoa@gmail.com