Police Horse Resource

Educating the leadership of your agency to understand how important it is to have properly fitting saddles for your horses is incredibly important. Many physical and behavioral issues stem from a poor saddle fit.
BTW- I can help you obtain a well fitting patrol saddle!

"I can't afford a new (different) saddle"

Shifting the focus.

Our horses, regardless of what we paid for them, regardless of pedigree, experience level or career, deserve the absolute best care.
Proper care extends well beyond feed, farrier and veterinary. It includes compassionate training, additional supportive therapies, adequate time-off for recovery, suitable turn out in a herd and properly fitting tack.

We often hear the complaint "I can't afford a new (different) saddle" which for some reason is accepted as an excuse to ride your horse in a saddle that causes physical and psychological stress.
If someone were to say "I can't afford a vet", they would be looked at as negligent, but for any other area of care the excuse is widely accepted.

The hard truth is, horses cost money. It is by no means a cheap sport, and just like with having a pet, you take on the financial responsibility when you purchase/adopt that animal.

That said, we have seen pet owners sell whatever they could to afford the veterinary care their animal needs. We have seen people save whatever they can to put towards the care of their animals, horse or otherwise. But when it comes to saddles, something that can cause an incredible amount of physical and behavioral issues, few are willing to make the sacrifice.

The narrative needs to change. Saddles are not a luxury item, they are not just a piece of tack, they are integral parts of proper care for your horse, whether you like it or not.

Well done to Capt Lisa Rakes and all who take part in creating this amazing training and networking experience for the benefit of all mounted police officers! Can’t wait for September!

Beyond the Badge: Community Building at the National Mounted Police Colloquium - Beyond the Badge: Community Building at the National Mounted Police Colloquium - RIDE TV The National Mounted Police Colloquium at the Kentucky Horse Park has evolved over 40 years to provide training and horsemanship skills for law enforcement officers. The colloquium brings together 150 participants, offering diverse and high-tech horse facilities for training. The instructors focu...

This saddle has the best of the features of the Bates Kimberly (Australian) and a western saddle. It is adjustable to the horse and very comfortable to the rider. This is a perfect choice for units who ride western but would like a custom fitting saddle for their horses! I have personally ridden in one and loved it!!Contact me for ordering!

A new era in stock saddles has arrived, promising comfort your horse will immediately respond to. Whether you have a stock, western, or English riding background, you'll feel at home in the Bates Kimberley HB.

Available in selected countries.

Here is an overview of my tutorial on the “come to me” cue to teach sidepassing to your hand, to mount while on the street or trail from various objects. Mounting a tall horse from the side of a trailer and that scary gap from the trailer to the horse that you have to jump across…will be no more!
Every trail rider and mounted cop should install this cue into their horse for safety.
I love teaching this lesson at my clinics.

Step by step overview of teaching a horse to side pass to your hand for mounting, “come to me” cue. It’s handy to teach the horse to get up close to a block or obstacle to mount from any obstacle on the road or trail. Learning this “Come to me” cue encourag...

I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with these dedicated and caring mounted police officers and their wonderful horse partners! Special thank you to the Friends of The Virginia Beach Mounted Police for their support in making the training possible and also the amazing Kim Bryson for your help and wisdom, contributing so much to the great learning experience. 🦄

Grateful for the incredible two days of mounted patrol training with Police Horse Resource. Thank you for the valuable insights and skills gained!

The importance of saddle fit! Your horses’s health and longevity depends on it! We can help by sourcing and fitting quality mounted patrol saddles. Just ask!

The making of a Superhero.
Setting the Foundation…

Omega Alpha - Equine for the win! 🏆