

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Bill Richey De-Spooking & Equine Confidence Course
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Bill Richey of National Mounted Police Services 
http://mountedpolice.org/
will be teaching a 
Equine De-Spooking &amp; Confidence Course 
at Sitter Downs Arena!

WHEN: 
April 11 - 12, 2026
9AM-4PM each day

WHERE: 
Sitter Downs Arena
11623 S Drinkwater Rd
Lone Jack, MO 64070

40 min SE of KCMO.
15 min from restuarants, hotels and shopping. 
15 min south of I-70. 

National Mounted Police Services, Inc. has been training officers and civilians alike  since 2000.  We provide mounted police training exactly the way it should be: through clear, confident direction with proven techniques.

National Mounted Police Services De-Spooking Clinics

National Mounted Police Services offers clinics across the country and across the world. Bill Richey, the founder and CEO of National Mounted Police Services, Inc. is a POST certified mounted police instructor. He was instrumental in creating the mounted units for the city of Duluth, also in Forsyth and Gilmer Counties (Georgia) and training their officers and horses. Mr. Richey has also worked with Atlanta Police Mounted Unit in preparation for the 1996 Olympics and served as the chief instructor for Mobile Mounted Police Mardi Gras School.

Building Confidence in Horses &amp; Riders for Over 35 Years

Mr. Richey has participated in and won or placed in every national mounted police competition he has entered. With over 30 years experience as a mounted police officer, and almost as many as a trainer/instructor, he has spent countless hours training officers and civilians from all over the United States to perform safely and professionally, from the trail and show ring to Mardi Gras.

Saturday morning learn how the equine eye sees and adapts to different obstacles and environments. Build confidence in your equine by learning how to read and troubleshoot when your equine or you become unconfident using mounted police drills.  
Sunday Bill will set up his famous "obstacle  course" with full Mounted Patrol obstacles which will include lights, sirens, and smoke/fog. 

CLINIC COST: 
$425/Rider

Auditors welcome each day! $25/Day
30 Amp Hookups (Limited, please reserve) $25/night
Covered Stalls/Outdoor Pens $20/night 
Square bale hay and shavings available for purchase on site. 

For more information Call/Text Kelly at 8165479508

Watch: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=u6x3wyqvQow&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawDLLNJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcNWSf-9QUjjYigOY0IseZRdWnda6jT1tBlKjfwrMme-t69Oj-H2Ct06oA_aem_Ab0meTsX8hxRvWOlJ_ucbNNNJw9AgpTMoUsObJCH8dDtSQmP6SxFKTpqh_OyIDLigLmi4Gu62rib2KCYwAdrDv1m
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- **Event Categories**: workshops, contests, trips-adventures, shopping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 52

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Lone Jack
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Sitter Downs
- **lat**: 38.903454921053
- **long**: -94.195966794737
- **full address**: Sitter Downs, 11623 S Drinkwater Rd,Lone Jack, Missouri, United States

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- **organizer**: Sitter Downs (https://allevents.in/org/sitter-downs/12211746)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sitter Downs, 11623 S Drinkwater Rd,Lone Jack, Missouri, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Sitter Downs
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, contests, trips-adventures, shopping
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Bill Richey De-Spooking & Equine Confidence Course ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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