Javascript is either disabled or not supported by this browser. Javascript is either disabled or not supported by this browser. This page may not appear properly. Training horses and volunteers to take part in the varied activities of a mounted unit is an ongoing process.
Posse members qualify with their weapons recently at the police firing range.
At left, Ty Chandler walks Skipper over unusual footing to get him used to possible road hazards. The horses are allowed to learn at their own pace and only advanced to more stressful situations when they are ready. Drill riding and cavalry maneuvers are a major portion of the horses' and riders' training. The Posse performs their routines for the public at various events. Horses weren't always co-operative when first exposed to new hazards, but all eventually grew used to them.