Monthly Mounted Training

When: Last Sunday of every month, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: Crossroads Ranch – Monroe, North Carolina

Each month, the LCCO Mounted Response Unit gathers at Crossroads Ranch for mounted search and rescue training — a combination of horsemanship, teamwork, and tactical fieldwork designed to keep both horse and rider mission-ready.

Riders begin with groundwork to strengthen communication and responsiveness before moving into the Basic Ten riding skills: walk, trot, canter, halt/back up, turn on the forehand (left and right), turn on the haunches (left and right), and side pass (left and right).

After mastering control and precision, teams transition into search pattern formations and drill work, practicing line, grid, and wedge searches used in real-world missions. Training concludes with a mock search exercise, allowing riders to apply their skills in realistic recovery and investigation scenarios.

This ongoing training ensures every mounted responder is prepared for the physical, mental, and procedural demands of search, rescue, and recovery operations.

Open to: All MRU members and approved mounted volunteers. Guests are always welcome to come observe!
Safety Gear: Helmets required