The Valley Water Mill Park Equestrian Center is proud to be in partnership with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office by facilitating the newly formed Sheriff's Mounted Posse of Greene County.
The Sheriff's Mounted Posse of Greene County is a non-profit organization designed to promote good horsemanship and fellowship through clinics, charity events, fundraising, trail rides, and other park events. Look for us in local parades, providing security at events, local rodeos, fairs.
Mission:
Law Enforcement Support, Community Enhancement, and Mounted Fellowship.
The Sheriff's Mounted Posse of Greene County is an organization of volunteers who provide support to Greene County and the State of Missouri through example, camaraderie and good will; and who represent the Sheriff in providing community service, with the primary emphasis on the use of horses.
The Sheriff's Posse in best known for its community support through various events and fundraisers. The Posse may also assist in the community at many functions such as horse security patrol at local rodeos, fairs, and other events.
Posse members are representatives of the Sheriff, but are not law enforcement personnel and do not enforce laws. The Posse has male and female members and is always interested in recruiting new members that are willing to be active within the group. The Posse continues the tradition of the old west by providing volunteer services to the Sheriff and the community.
While the Sheriff's Department does provide some support to the Posse, Posse expenses are covered by members, donations and fundraising events.
The Sheriff's Mounted Posse of Greene County is a not-for-profit organization, and donations may be tax deductible.
Educational Activities
We are happy to announce the schedule for the youth Basic Horsemanship classes being taught by The Sheriff’s Mounted Posse of Greene County. Sessions start August 24 and spots are limited. These will be 1 ½ hour 4 week sessions after school for ages 8-11 and 12-15.
Field Trips
Educators are invited to bring their classes out to learn more about what goes on at a horse barn. Lesson plans and activities can be provided. We also welcome groups that serve senior citizens or those with special needs for some fun activities for horse lovers. Reservations for groups must be made in advance.
Horse Soccer is Coming to the Ozarks!
Join us for this fall for Horse Soccer! We are offering two free sessions to learn the rules, practice and form a team. Then the fun begins with games conducted in a safe environment under the guidance of an experienced coach/referee. There will be Walk-Trot teams, and teams for beginners and up. Registration form coming soon. See calendar for dates.
2010 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
(revised 7-21-10)
| DATE |
ACTIVITY |
FOR MORE INFORMATION |
August 24, 31, Sept. 7, 15 |
Posse Horse S.H.O.E. Class Level 1 (age 8-11) 4:00-5:30 pm |
833-9673 |
August 26, Sept. 2, 9, 16 |
Posse Horse S.H.O.E. Class Level 1 (age 12-15) 4:00-5:30 pm |
833-9673 |
September 12 |
4H Horse Group Activities 12:00-4:00 |
833-3291 |
September 26 |
4H Horse Group Activities 12:00-4:00 |
833-3291 |
October 2 |
Citizen Appreciation Day-Full day of equine educational events and demonstration free to public 10:00-4:00 |
833-3291 |
October 5, 12, 19, 26 |
Posse Horse S.H.O.E. Class Level II (age 8-11) 4:00-5:30 pm |
833-9673 |
October 7, 14, 21, 28 |
Posse Horse S.H.O.E. Class Level II (age 12-15) 4:00-5:30 pm |
833-9673 |
October 9 |
Free Introductory Horse Soccer Clinic 2:00-4:00 pm |
833-3291 |
October 10 |
4H Horse Group Activities 12:00-4:00 |
833-3291 |
October 16 |
Free Introductory Horse Soccer Clinic 2:00-4:00 pm |
833-3291 |
October 24 |
4H Horse Group Activities 12:00-4:00 |
833-3291 |
October 30 |
Horse Soccer League Play 1:00-4:00 |
833-3291 |
November 6 |
Citizen Appreciation Day-Full day of equine educational events and demonstration free to public 10:00-4:00 |
833-3291 |
November 13 |
Horse Soccer League Play 1:00-4:00 |
833-3291 |
November 14 |
4H Horse Group Activities 12:00-4:00 |
833-3291 |
November 28 |
4H Horse Group Activities 12:00-4:00 |
833-3291 |
December 4 |
Citizen Appreciation Day-Full day of equine educational events and demonstration free to public 10:00-4:00 |
833-3291 |
December 12 |
4H Horse Group Activities 12:00-4:00 |
833-3291 |
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