Sensory Training Clinic for Horse and Rider
The 2010 ”Sensory Training Clinic for Horse and Rider” will be held May 14th through 16th. This Clinic, which is open to Intermediate and Advanced riders 18 years of age and older, concentrates on four main courses: Sensory, Trail Obstacles, Horsemanship, and Basic Trail Search Techniques.
Develop horse and rider confidence by learning safe de-sensitizing and horsemanship skills.
Become a team with your horse making each ride safer and more enjoyable.
Learn to “bomb-proof” your horse, preparing for the unexpected builds horse and rider confidence.
Develop you and your horse into a confident team.
These courses are taught by volunteers with 100’s of Search and Rescue training hours.
Clinic Fee
Additional Meals
Application
Schedule of Activities
Location
Camping
Pets
Directions
Off-Site Boarding Facility
What to Bring
Motels/Hotels
Clinic Flyer (PDF Format)
For additional information, contact:
Norma Kohlbaker, (916) 424-8105 or sensory@sacsar.com
Clinic Fee:
The cost to attend the Clinic is $260.00 for members of Law Enforcement and SAR organizations, and $285.00 for the general public. This cost includes: 16 hours of training, 6 meals (including Saturday night dinner/dance), dry camping for horse & rider, and a certificate of completion. If you are bringing a non-riding guest, you may purchase additional meals and Saturday night dinner/dance tickets for an additional charge
Additional Meals:
Individual meals may be purchased
Friday Dinner: $15.00
Saturday & Sunday - Breakfast & Lunch: $13.00 Each
Saturday Night Dinner & Dance: $25.00
Complete Six-Meal Packages are available for $75.
Application:
Mail your check along with both a completed application and a completed questionnaire to the following address (applications without payment will not be accepted):
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION HERE (PDF Format)
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Sacramento County Sheriff’s SAR Unit
Sensory Training Clinic
3200 Longview Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95821
Early application is recommended as the Clinic will be limited to the first 60 paid applicants.
Schedule:
FRIDAY, MAY 14TH :
Noon – 5:00 PM Registration
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM Opening Comments by Captain Terry Ott, Introductions, and Instructions
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Dinner
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Guest Speaker
SATURDAY, MAY 15TH :
6:15 AM – 7:15 AM Breakfast
7:00 AM - ????? Registration (if needed)
7:45 AM – 8:30 AM WARM UP
8:30 AM – 11:45 AM Training Begins: Riders are divided into four groups;
1. Horsemanship 2. Trail Obstacles
3. Basic Search Techniques 4. Sensory
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Training Continues: Riders report to their group’s next activity
5:30 PM - ????? Dinner, Dancing, Raffle
SUNDAY, MAY 16th:
6:15 AM – 7:15 AM Breakfast
7:45 AM – 8:30 AM WARM UP
8:30 AM – 11:45 AM Training Begins: Riders report to their group’s next activity
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Training Continues: Riders report to their group’s next activity
Location:
The Clinic will be held at the Sacramento Horsemen’s Association (SHA) located at 3200 Longview Drive, Sacramento, CA 95821.
Camping:
Dry camping is available at SHA at no additional charge. There are no water/power hookups and no reserved spots. Non-potable water is available for horses. There are no on-site boarding facilities. You may use a portable corral or tie to your trailer, as there are no trees suitable for high tying. If you are going to camp, please be sure to indicate this when you submit your application. Please do not contact SHA directly regarding camping during this clinic.
Pets:
Pets other than your horse are not allowed.
From Davis, take Interstate 80 East toward Reno. Exit at Longview Drive. At the end of the off ramp, turn right. SHA will be on the right approximately ½ mile.
From Auburn, take Interstate 80 West toward San Francisco. Exit at Longview Drive. (the first exit beyond the Capital City Freeway Interchange) At the end of the off ramp, turn left and cross over the freeway. SHA will be on the right approximately ½ mile.
From Placerville (Highway 50) or Stockton (Highway 99), transition to Capital City Freeway toward Reno. Exit at Watt Avenue North. After cloverleaf onto Watt Avenue, move immediately to the far left lane. Turn left at the first intersection (Longview Drive). SHA will be on the left approximately ¾ mile.
What To Bring:
Willing Attitude
Sense of Humor
Open Mind
Appropriate Riding Footwear - Boots or riding Shoes (Tennis Shoes are not Acceptable)
Clothing appropriate to the Weather
GPS (optional - Bring it if you have it)
Safety Helmet (recommended)
Horse -Minimum age 4 years (NO STALLIONS ALLOWED)
Horse Feed
Saddle (any type is acceptable)
Appropriate Saddle Pad (We recommend bringing an extra pad)
Large Water Bucket (muck bucket size)
Halter & Lead Rope (required for trail activity)
Bridle with or without Bit (humane bits only--snaffle bit recommended)
Off-Site Boarding Facilities:
Elverta Boarding Stables
7751 Sorento Road
Elverta, CA 95626
Telephone: (916) 991-1223
Mileage: approximately 11 miles from SHA
Layover camping may be available.
Check with owners, Larry and Jo Raner
Autumn Hill Equestrian Center
8781 Palladay Road
Elverta, CA 95626
Telephone: (916) 991-8569 (barn) or (916) 717-0336 (cell)
Mileage: approximately 9 1/2 miles from SHA
www.ahequestrian.com
Motels/Hotels:
Days Inn
3425 Orange Grove
North Highlands, CA 95660
Telephone: (916) 488-4100
Mileage: .8 miles from SHA
www.daysinn.com
Holiday Inn
5321 Date Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95842
Telephone: (916) 338-5800 or (800) 338-2810
Mileage: 1.8 miles from SHA
www.holiday-inn.com
Motel 6
4600 Watt Avenue
North Highlands, CA 95660
Telephone: (916) 973-8637 or (800) 466-8356
Mileage: .4 miles from SHA
www.motel6.com
Quality Inn Motel and Conference Center
2600 Auburn Boulevard
Sacramento, CA
Telephone: (916) 487-7600
Mileage: 1.0 miles from SHA
www.choicehotels.com