# 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 - **Event Description**: Bill Richey of National Mounted Police Services http://mountedpolice.org/ will be teaching a Equine De-Spooking & 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 & 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&fbclid=IwY2xjawDLLNJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcNWSf-9QUjjYigOY0IseZRdWnda6jT1tBlKjfwrMme-t69Oj-H2Ct06oA_aem_Ab0meTsX8hxRvWOlJ_ucbNNNJw9AgpTMoUsObJCH8dDtSQmP6SxFKTpqh_OyIDLigLmi4Gu62rib2KCYwAdrDv1m - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lone-jack/bill-richey-de-spooking-and-equine-confidence-course/200029628057059 - **Event Categories**: workshops, contests, trips-adventures, shopping - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 57 ## Ticket Details ## 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 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Bill Richey De-Spooking & Equine Confidence Course - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4bbc14a2c52be0311c6eea0735e9ee06e0c87fb0b91d1848c701fb574fd0ed53-rimg-w1200-h1500-dc1a77f6-gmir?v=1775867972 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Bill Richey De-Spooking & Equine Confidence Course being held? - **A:** Bill Richey De-Spooking & Equine Confidence Course takes place on Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Sitter Downs, 11623 S Drinkwater Rd,Lone Jack, Missouri, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Bill Richey De-Spooking & Equine Confidence Course? - **A:** Bill Richey De-Spooking & Equine Confidence Course is organized by Sitter Downs. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Bill Richey De-Spooking & Equine Confidence Course is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lone Jack, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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