About Us
Personalized Instruction
HorseLords is an organization that promotes confidence when riding out on the trail or the back country. We offer horse clinics where the rider goes through / over obstacles to gain confidence. We specialize in a "Trail Safe" course where the rider learns techniques in self defense from horseback. All clinics are taught by or managed by ex or current Mounted Police Officers who have gone through years of training and certifications.
Horse Clinics - Meet the Instructors
Retired Mounted Officer David Claridge
Retired Mounted Officer David Claridge
Retired Mounted Officer David Claridge
Retired Mounter Officer David Claridge served with the Tempe Police Department (AZ) for 20 years. During that time he rode with the Mounted Unit part time and full time for 16 years. During his time on the unit he became AZPOST certified as a mounted instructor, and worked as a primary trainer for the police horses and Officers. He is a
Retired Mounter Officer David Claridge served with the Tempe Police Department (AZ) for 20 years. During that time he rode with the Mounted Unit part time and full time for 16 years. During his time on the unit he became AZPOST certified as a mounted instructor, and worked as a primary trainer for the police horses and Officers. He is an excellent instructor from whom one can learn horseback self defense.
You can contact Dave at 480-980-3558
Retired Mounted Officer David Claridge
Retired Mounted Officer David Claridge
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Mounted Officer Ted Noel III
Retired Mounted Officer David Claridge
Mounted Officer Ted Noel III
Officer Ted Noel III has served 20 years with the Tempe Police department. During that time he was the master trainer for the Mounted Unit for several years. Officer Noel has taught and written several mounted police schools, training officers to ride and do the job from horseback. Our "Trail Safe" riding clinic is his brain child. Offi
Officer Ted Noel III has served 20 years with the Tempe Police department. During that time he was the master trainer for the Mounted Unit for several years. Officer Noel has taught and written several mounted police schools, training officers to ride and do the job from horseback. Our "Trail Safe" riding clinic is his brain child. Officer Noel became AZPOST certified as a mounted instructor.
Clinics offered
"Trail Safe"
We offer three horse clinic options. The first is a full day clinic with half the day working on confidence in riding using man made obstacles. Sensory training is added into the clinic including the firing of blanks. The other half is self defense from horseback. The rider will learn self defense techniques taught to mounted police officers.
The second clinic option includes horsemanship, blanks and the self defense portion only. Riders will have more opportunity to practice the techniques presented and spend more in-depth time with the instructors.
The third clinic is our beginner clinic. We cover many beginner topics and cater to our students needs. This clinic can cover everything from how to tie your horse off to learning the basics of posting. It depends on the riders. This is typically only a half day clinic. 2
Please go to our photo gallery or our Facebook page (Horselords) to look at videos and pictures of folks participating in our clinics.
Pricing
All riders supply their own horse. (Horse rental is available in some clinics and is limited)
- Full day Clinic (Held in Queen Creek AZ) $199.00 / Riders can attend this clinic but only stay for the trail safe portion for $150..00
- Off site Trail Safe only clinic (Typically Sponsored in private arenas) $245.00
- Beginners Clinic $150.00(half day clinic)
- All auditing fees are collected at the venue.
- Fees outside of Arizona vary.
Testimonial
" Hey saddle sisters I took this clinic months ago and it was fantastic. Worth every penny. If you can make it go. I'll go again when closer to Peoria and cooler weather." Lisa Miller
What will i learn / why should i go to a horselords clinic?
Believe it or not, we have riders who come through our clinics who have been attacked, know someone who has been attacked or has had to deal with a rude and unhappy person on the trail. Trail riders are experiencing people who are living on the trail or out of RV's in the back county more and more. Razors and other off road motorized vehicles are becoming more prevalent. As a rider you may experience people simply target practicing or hunting. Is your horse prepared for a big bang? Are you? HorseLords can't cover everything in one clinic but we give you some powerful basic principles to take home with you. We hope you keep them in mind and practice them. We want you to be "Trail Safe".
Topics / Skills Covered (Depending on the chosen clinic)
- Moving the body parts of your horse.
- Basic Principals of taking your horse through and over obstacles.
- How to react and ride in a stressful situation.
- How to decide if someone is a threat and skills on what to do about it.
- What to do if attacked from behind.
- What to do if attacked from the front.
- What to do if someone grabs your reigns.
- How to strike an assailant from horseback.
- How to bring your 1000+ pound partner to the fight.
- How to articulate your actions should you be involved in a violent encounter.
- And more!!
Clinics abroad
Hosting a Clinic
We travel throughout Arizona with our clinics. Typically we have groups who have a venue (arena) and would like to have have us come out. We work with you on price and how many riders we need to make it happen. The host then can add onto the fee as needed. We also have an auditing fee where a percentage can go to the host. All hosts ride for free of course.
Out of State
If you are not in Arizona and think our clinic would be beneficial to your area or riding group, we will come out. We need you to provide the venue, use of a demo horse, and promote participants. We have to build travel and lodging into the price and can only offer the "Trail Safe" clinic. If you have obstacles at your venue that you or your group use and would like our input, we are happy to give it! Any offer for transportation, or lodging can help keep the price down. (If you have interest in this, please contact David Claridge directly at 480-980-3558)
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Contact Us
We love to hear from our riders!
Do you have a question or concern? Are you looking for something in our shop? Drop us a line and let us know. We will get back to you as soon as possible with an answer.
Dave and Ted other business ventures
Pest Management
Dave is half owner of a pesticide business serving the East Valley. They are a new company but come with 8 years of experience. They will go into Florence as well. No contracts, just good service. AZ license 10357. You can call 480-823-0376 or reach Dave directly at 480-980-3558.
Electro-Magnetic Wellness by MagnaWave
Ted is a certified MagnaWave Practitioner. Serving Horses, House pets, People and LIvestock. If you or your animals need some extra TLC contact Ted at 602-885-0811. lazykingpemf@gmail.com
