Understanding Horse Behaviour with the Merseyside Mounted Police

Exclusive Live Demonstration at Aintree International Equestrian Centre

Ever wondered how police horses remain calm, confident, and focused in some of the most challenging environments imaginable?

Step into the fascinating world of horse psychology and professional horse training with this unique event hosted at the renowned Aintree International Equestrian Centre, with the legendary Merseyside Mounted Police officers and trainers.

What You'll Discover...

🐴 Understanding Horse Behaviour

Learn how horses think, react, and communicate, and why recognising and understanding these behaviours is fundamental to successful training. Discover how a horse's natural instincts influence their responses and how you can use this knowledge to build confidence and trust.

🐴 Seeing Through the Horse's Eyes

Mounted Police officers understand that every horse is an individual with unique strengths, challenges, and limitations. No horse is entirely "bombproof" – true success comes from learning to read, understand, and interpret their behaviour. Hear first-hand how officers assess each horse and help them reach their full potential.

🐴 Positive Training Techniques

Watch how police horses are trained to remain calm and responsive in high-pressure situations. Learn how officers recognise when a horse is becoming overwhelmed, how they adapt their approach, and the practical steps they take to build resilience and confidence.

🐴 Building Trust and Partnership

Effective communication is at the heart of every successful horse-and-rider relationship. Discover how Mounted Police officers create strong partnerships with their horses based on trust, understanding, consistency, and mutual confidence.

Live Training Demonstration

Experience an engaging live demonstration showcasing the step-by-step process used by the Mounted Police team with new recruits right the way through to their fully operational mounts. See how they:

• Assess a horse's behaviour and emotional state
• Ask the right questions during training
• Read and interpret the horse's responses
• Adapt training methods accordingly
• Build confidence through positive experiences and clear communication

This unique demonstration will provide valuable insights for riders, owners, trainers, and horse enthusiasts of all levels.

Meet the Horses

Following the demonstration, stay for an exclusive meet-and-greet with the incredible Merseyside Police Horses and their riders.

Enjoy the opportunity to:

• Chat with the Mounted Police officers
• Ask questions about their work and training methods
• Meet the horses up close
• Give these remarkable animals some well-deserved pats and cuddles

Don't Miss This Rare Opportunity

Whether you're a horse owner, rider, trainer, or simply fascinated by equine behaviour, this event offers a unique chance to learn directly from one of the country's most experienced mounted units and gain practical, real-world insights into horse psychology, training, and partnership.

Join us at Aintree International Equestrian Centre for an inspiring and educational experience that will change the way you understand horses.

🎟 Tickets: £30 per person. 

All tickets will be subject to a booking fee of 36p per ticket

All transactions will be subject to a payment processing fee of 20p + 1.2% of your total check out price

Spaces are strictly limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees under 16 should be accompanied by a responsible adult, and all accompanying adults require a paid ticket.

💙 Supporting Great Causes

By attending, you’re supporting the important work of:

• The British Horse Society (BHS) –We're here to help horses and everyone who cares for them to enjoy the best possible life together - For horses. For people. For life.
• Merseyside Mounted Police – a vital part of community policing, combining public safety with exceptional horsemanship.