CALIFORNIA MOUNTED

OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
Hosted by
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department

A

COURSE NAME: MOUNTED PATROL INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE

P.O.S.T. Plan IV, POST Control Number Pending

DATE: April 9 through April 13. 2014 (8-hour days - 40-hour course)

Check in on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, from 1500-1800 hour.

Class begins at 0800 hours daily.

LOCATION: Riverside County Sheriff’s Dept.

Ben Clark Training Facility

16791 Davis Ave., Riverside, CA

COORDINATOR: Captain Marc Hedgpeth, Anaheim Police Department (Ret.)

INSTRUCTORS: Captain Marc Hedgpeth, Lieutenant Coby Webb; Riverside S.O.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This 40-hour course is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective in-service training for mounted patrol officers in the areas of horsemanship and law enforcement mounted patrol tactics. This course will provide students with a thorough understanding of the responsibilities of a mounted training/officer. The course will also develop skills necessary for the successful preparation, coordination, and documentation of mounted patrol training.

PREREQUISITES: (1) Member of, or sponsored applicant for, a Law Enforcement Mounted Unit or Posse, (2) Mount must meet their unit’s requirements and be in good health w/ current vaccinations, (3) Rider must be in good physical health. Rider must be able to walk, trot and canter their horse under control, and be familiar with their tack and equipment, (4) Rider must have completed a POST 40-hour Basic Mounted Patrol Course (proof of completion will be required).

CLASS SIZE: Maximum of 20 riders/students

REGISTRATION FEES: Current CMOA Member (registration paid prior to 3-17-14) $340.00

Current CMOA Member (registration paid after 3-17-14) $365.00 New/ Renewing Member, add (Must fill out 2014 application) $ 35.00

Materials fee $ 20.00

(Catered/delivered lunches and beverages each day included in registration fees)

Stalls are limited. A stall fee of $50.00 for the 5-day class will be required for stall reservations. Students are encouraged to bring portable stalls if they are available. Tie-lines and other horse containment methods will be allowed. Advance stall reservations may be made by calling Tina Frey at (951) 928-1060. Students are responsible for their own feed, bedding and stall cleaning. Stalls and/or stall areas must be thoroughly stripped by students prior to departure.

Deadline: Postmark no later than March 17, 2014 for reduced rate.

Questions should be directed to: Tina Frey, CMOA Administrative Coordinator, @ (951) 928-1060, Address: 21820 Corso Alto Avenue, Nuevo, CA 92567 or www.californiamounted.net or Marc Hedgpeth at

COURSE APPLICATION FORM

CALIFORNIA MOUNTED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

Applying for enrollment in: 2014 Mounted Instructor Development Course

April 9-13, 2014, Riverside County Sheriff’s Ben Clark Training Facility

Student’s Name: Full-time / Reserve / Posse /Volunteer
Circle one
Mailing Address:
Phone Number: EMAIL (Required):
Agency Represented:
Immediate Supervisor: Contact Number:

Please use the address where you would like to receive the HOOFBEAT, ballots and CMOA correspondance

Have you and your horse passed your Unit’s proficiency requirements?

Responsibilities of Unit: (F/T, Collateral, Volunteer, etc.)

Name of Horse: Breed: Gelding or Mare

Age: Personally owned / Agency owned

Mount’s experience in Law Enforcement:

Current CMOA member/Applying for Membership (circle one)

Registration fees: Current CMOA Member (paid prior to 3-17-14) $340.00 ______

Current CMOA Member (paid after 3-17-14) $365.00 ______

New or Renewing Member, add $ 35.00 ______

Materials fee $ 20.00 ______

Stall Fee (Optional) $ 50.00 ______

Deduct Dues Renewal Coupon (where applicable) - $35.00 ______

TOTAL: ______

Make Check Payable to CMOA

Full payment is required to hold a slot in classes. Registrations sent without payment will be held on a space-available status. phone Tina Frey (951) 928-1060.

Reminder: Registration application and fee payment must be postmarked no later than March 17, 2014 for reduced fee.

Mail directly to CMOA: 21820 Corso Alto Avenue, Nuevo, CA 92567 Telephone (951) 928-1060

LODGING:

Hampton Inn, 12611 Memorial Way, Moreno Valley, CA

(951) 571-7788. Identify yourself as a member of CMOA to receive a special rate of $89 per night, valid through March 10. Discounted government rates may be available after March 10.

Revised 1-15-14mh