Mounted LEO
Mounted Patrol
Mounted LEO
The team at Tailwind Trails, lead by Head Trainer, Evan Ackerly, has extensive experience training Mounted Law Enforcement and Mounted Patrol Units. We offer training in every aspect of this unique discipline, including Tactical and Ceremonial Formations, Desentization, Equitation, Shooting from Horseback, Handcuffing from Horseback, Obstacle Riding, and Mounted Defensive Tactics. We have worked with more than 20 separate units throughout the state, including Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Mounted Posse, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Unit, Fort Lauderdale PD Mounted Unit, Florida Mounted, LLC, David PD Mounted Unit, City of Doral Mounted Unit, Hillsboro County Mounted Posse, Pasco County Mounted Posse & Pasco County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Unit, Lake County Mounted Posse, Coral Gables PD Mounted Unit, Collier County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Unit, Miami Dade PD Mounted Unit, and Pinellas Park PD Mounted Unit. April and Evan also participated in the First Annual Florida Unified Mounted Training held at the World Equestrian Center in September of 2026, where they each received Certification for Successful Completion from Mounted Patrol International.
We have held training clinics for up to 20 riders at both Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, the South Florida Fair and Majestic Oaks Ocala, recorded footage used in training programs, and been keynote speakers at the Keiser University’s “Hawk Talk” address in a joint presentation to the Equestrian & Criminal Justice Departments. Evan Ackerly is on retainer with the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Mounted Unit and where he and April regularly train both their team and their individual horses. Our program also produces horses for this specialized job and have a graduate on patrol with the Savannah, GA PD Mounted Unit. We offer equine consultations to agencies thinking of starting a unit, as well as to agencies who need to revamp their programs, reduce costs or increase productivity. We also offer customized evaluations for each horse/rider pairing for progress reports or mission readiness. We provide Certificates of Training for each Officer’s training jacket upon completion of any of our programs. Give us a call to talk about how we can help your unit and thank you for your service!
