Suncoast Equine - Emerald Oaks Ranch

COURSE DESCRIPTION

 

40+ Hour Basic Mounted Law Enforcement and Civilian Posse Course, # 2019-1

 

Suncoast Equine's Mounted Law Enforcement Training Programs is conducting its popular 40+ hour Basic Mounted Law Enforcement and Civilian Posse Course at their facility in Webster, Florida, November 11th thru November 16th, 2019.  This course is intended for law enforcement officers and civilians who are new to mounted law enforcement service.  This course will satisfy the basic mounted training prerequisite of most law enforcement agencies and civilian equestrian support organizations.  For agencies who have a mandatory retraining requirement, many mounted officers and civilian support members use this course as a refresher to meet that retraining requirement.  The curriculum consists of classroom instruction, as well as practical training both on and off horseback, totaling 40+ hours. 

 

All participants who attend the entire course will be presented with a Certificate of Attendance, but only those who successfully pass the final written examination and practical assessments will be presented with a Certificate of Proficiency.  

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All instruction is supervised by graduates of the University of Louisville - Southern Police Institute's Mounted Law Enforcement Instructor Course. Participation in this course is by advance registration only.  To reserve your place in this class, it is recommend that you register early. 

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is intended for law enforcement officers, and civilians (18 and older) who are new to mounted law enforcement or civilian equestrian support service.  If you are in need of a refresher course to meet your agency's retraining requirement, or to simply hone the skills of yourself or your equine partner, this is your opportunity.  Participation is limited to only those individuals who are sworn or civilian members of a law enforcement or other governmental agency.  The student must provide proof that his or her participation is approved by the agency and covered by workman compensation insurance while participating in the course.  Although helpful, participants need not have any prior equestrian experience.  This course is considered by some to be somewhat physically challenging.  Participant should be in reasonably good health and without any physical or medical condition that could be worsened by the activities of the class, or that might otherwise create a risk to the participant or others.  Students should be able to communicate clearly and effectively.

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COURSE SCHEDULE

Students will report to the classroom without their horses at 8 AM on Monday, November 11, 2019, at which time students will be provided with their schedule for the remainder of the week.  Most students will arrive on Sunday, November 10th.  The course will conclude with graduation by noon on Saturday, November 16th.

 

TUITION AND FEES

 

We understand that agency budget restrictions and personal finances in today's economy can often interfere with training needs.  We here at Suncoast Equine believe that your safety and the safety of the public should not be compromised simply because of financial limitations.  Through good fiscal management and eliminating unnecessary overhead, Suncoast Equine is able to provide affordable, professional mounted police training without compromising the quality of that training.  The tuition for this course is as follows:

$400 if paid before November 1st, 2019
$450 if paid on or after November 1st, 2019

 

Advanced payment in full or a government purchase order will reserve your place in the class.

Note:  This price includes the student manual and instruction; however, it does NOT include meals, travel expenses, accommodations for yourself or horses, or the cost of leasing a horse for the class if you will not be bringing one.

 

DATES AND LOCATION

 

November 11th thru November 16th, 2019 at the Emerald Oaks Ranch, 12391 FL-471, Webster, Florida  33597

 

HORSES

 

We recommend that the horse you bring to the training, gaited or non-gaited, be the same horse you will be working with for mounted duties.  We realize, however, that this might not be practical for all students.  Suncoast Equine will provide a horse for you to use during the training if needed.  Call for availability and pricing.

All horses arriving for the course must be accompanied by proof of a current negative Coggins test.  If your horse is travelling from out of State, you will also be required to obtain and present a valid Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.  Suncoast Equine reserves the right to turn away any horse that is not accompanied by the above require documents, appears to be unhealthy, or that may be considered dangerous or destructive.

 

REGISTRATION

 

DO NOT WAIT!  Early registration is suggested to reserve your place in this class.  Follow these simple steps to Pre-Register.

Step 1: Download the Pre-Registration Form by clicking here.

Step 2: Complete and Return the Form

Print the downloaded form. Complete the form and return it via U.S.Mail to Suncoast Equine, PO Box 1034, Webster, FL 33597.  You can also scan your completed form and send it to us by email as a .pdf attachment to suncoastequine@gmail.com, or FAX to 352-254-5861.

Note:  Your place in the class cannot be guaranteed until payment of the applicable tuition is received in full, or a government purchase order has been received. See the PAYMENT section below.

 

PAYMENT

 

Although it is not necessary to submit payment along with your Pre-Registration form, your place in the class cannot be guaranteed until we receive your tuition fee paid in full, or a governmental purchase order is received.  When payment or deposit is received, you will be sent a confirmation letter from Suncoast Equine with information to help you plan your trip and items you should bring with you.

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• Payment Option 1:  Check or Money Order

Payment can be made by check or money order, payable to Suncoast Equine, and mailed to Suncoast Equine Inc. PO Box 1034, Webster, FL 33597.  Please include the names of all participants for whom you are paying.

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• Payment Option 2:  Governmental Purchase Order and Check

Governmental agencies may submit a Purchase Order listing Suncoast Equine Inc. as the vendor. We will send the agency an IRS Form W-9 upon request. Suncoast Equine will submit an Invoice upon completion of the class with payment in full expected within 45 days of the invoice date.

 

• Payment Option 3:  Online with PayPal

You can make a secure on-line payment now by clicking on the Pay Now button below.  You DO NOT need a PayPal account to use this feature, as PayPal now accepts credit cards.  The Pay Now process will allow you to change quantities in the event that you want to pay for more than one person.  In the Pay Now process, where prompted, please be sure to include the names of all persons for whom you are paying.  You will receive a confirmation notice from PayPal.