Queensland Police Museum –Sunday Lecture Series
On location at the
Queensland Mounted Police facility, Moggill
October 15, 2017
Ever wondered how police horses remain so composed whilst working amongst rowdy crowds? Have you considered the training required by horses and their police officer riders? Would you like to see where police horses live, train, eat and sleep? Answers to these questions will be provided at the Queensland Mounted Police Unit Display Day, to be held on October 15 at their facility at Moggill.
The complex is set on 9 hectares in rural Moggill, at 122 Hawkesbury Road, and comprises of 18 stables, outdoor and covered training arenas, offices and storage facilities. There are 16 troop horses in residence, in various stages of training.
The Display Day will include troop horse training demonstrations, covering sensory and environmental conditioning. There will be information on the health, care and stabling of horses, and opportunities to ask questions about the day to day operations of working with horses within the policing environment. Bookings are essential; please see display day details and RSVP information below:
| DATE: | Sunday 15 October 2017 |
| LOCATION: | 122 Hawkesbury Road, Moggill |
| TIME: | 10:30 to 14:00 |
| DEMONSTRATION TIMES: |
11:00 Sensory Conditioning 12:30 Environment Conditioning |
| RSVP is ESSENTIAL: |
Before 4pm on October 5th to Mounted.Police@police.qld.gov.au Email subject line should read ‘QMPU DAY RSVP’ – please provide your full name, contact phone number and the number of people attending. |
| PARKING: | Available on site. |
| BRING & WEAR: | There is limited seating on site. Bring a chair or picnic rug if required, and plenty of drinking water. Wear a hat, sunscreen and closed in shoes. |
| FOOD & DRINK: | Sausage sizzle and cold drinks available on site, or bring your own lunch. |
| ACCESS: | The site is not wheelchair friendly with uneven, unsealed surfaces and some steps. |
| CANCELLATION POLICY: |
Heavy rain will mean cancellation of the event. |