Instructor Bios:
“Charlie Horst was a Police Officer for the City of Rochester for 35 years and the last 25 years he was a full time Mounted Patrol Officer with four different horses for partners. When he left the Rochester Mounted Patrol in 2005, he joined Monroe County Mounted Unit (part-time) and stayed until June 2016 totaling 36 years in the Mounted Patrol. Charlie competed in many Police Horse Competitions and won his fair share. Today Charlie owns Centerpointe Stables in Penfield, New York and works with boarders and their horses.
Mike Horst was a full-time Deputy for Monroe County for 22 years, his last 19 years in the Mounted Unit as Deputy in charge. Mie retired from his full-time position and returned to serve the Mounted unit part-time for the last 15 years. Mike still works part time as a Deputy in the Monroe County Mounted unit. Mike also competed in Police horse shows and won his fair share of them.”
Mike Murphy will be joining us with his trusty steed, guiding the horses and riders through the drill formations.
The clinic will cover horsemanship skills used to develop a partnership with your mount, formation riding, obstacle training, and search and rescue techniques.
Obstacles do NOT include smoke, fire, or police lights and sirens.
The cost is $175/day for non-members of the NYSHC, $125 for members.
Auditors are welcome at $30/day. Group and family rates are available.
Volunteers have free admission.
Please pre-register by June 1! Lunch is provided for riders, instructors, and volunteers.
Current rabies vaccination and proof of a Negative Coggins Test is required.
Questions? Call Pauline Burnes, President, NYSHC, Inc.