Mounted Police Colloquium
The KHP Mounted Police and the Lexington Mounted Police units host the annual National Mounted Police Colloquium and Civilian Sensory Clinic at the Kentucky Horse Park. These clinics bring people and horses from all over the country to learn new techniques, share ideas, and train their horses. Training is always conducted in a controlled environment geared toward improving the confidence of both the horse and rider.
Horse & Fee Options
Fee Includes:
Tuition
Horse Stall Space
(1 per horse)
Hospitality Room at Hotel
Coffee & Donuts:
Tuesday – Friday
Lunch:
Tuesday – Friday
Barbecue & Awards:
Friday Night
Options to Attend
Option 1: $250 – Without horse
Option 2: $425 – With your horse
Option 3: $350 – Group rate of 8 or more
$400 – Early-bird discount PRIOR to July 1st
Schedule
September 11
Arrival
September 12-13
Classes
September 14-15
Competition
September 16
Move Out
Registration
Registration will be limited to the first 100 paid applicants. You are not registered until payment or purchase order has been received. Online registration and payment are preferred.
You will receive a confirmation email when registration and payment are completed. Please contact Captain Lisa Rakes for more information at 859-259-4250 or lisa.rakes@ky.gov.
Lodging
Home2 Suites by Hilton (270 Tiger Way Georgetown, KY 40324) will be the host hotel. Each room has a kitchenette with a full size refrigerator, pull-out sofa to a full bed in a living area, hotel recently constructed, and has a lot of food options around the hotel. There is an indoor pool, outdoor seating, grills, and a gas fire pit with the seating under a veranda. A continental breakfast will be offered 6:00- 7:00 am every morning.
$129 per night + tax
Reserve by August 11 and mention you are with the Mounted Police Colloquium for this rate.
Civilian Equine Sensory Training Clinics
Hosted by the Kentucky Horse Park Mounted Police and the Lexington, KY Mounted Police Unit, the clinics feature national and international instructors who provide obstacle, sensory, and equitation training for horse and rider.
Must be 18 years old to participate.
Saturday, Sept 16
Waitlist Availability
Sunday, Sept. 17
Spots Available
Early Arrival/Late Departure
Pricing
$25.00 per day early arrival/late departure
$25.00 per tack stall
Schedule
Stalls available September 11-16, 2023
Exceptions must be prearranged with Captain Lisa Rakes at lisa.rakes@ky.gov
Clinic Registration
We welcome horses of all breeds (gaited and non-gaited) and riders from all riding disciplines with western or English tack. Our riders typically have a wide range of riding skills and experience and may range in age from 20s to 60+.