Two Day Sensory & Trail Clinic

10am-1pm on May 23-24, 2026 - with Susan Dockter - https://www.susandockter.com/

We are pleased to announce an upcoming clinic with Susan Dockter! Susan is a Competitor, Trainer, Coach, Judge Clinician and Educator with over 25 years of experience. Susan has been training Police Horses and educating Mounted Officers since 2013.

The sensory clinic can be done from the ground and/or the saddle. You will learn to negotiate obstacles while creating better communication with your horse. The trail clinic will be broken into 2 sections. First we will work on body control and safety in the arena and then we will apply it to the trail. Skills learned on Day 1 will feed into Day 2. If riding only Day 2, we strongly recommend auditing Day 1.

Clinic flyer: https://www.mhaeastbay.org/s/Sensory-Obstacle-Clinic-2026_v2.pdf

Clinic cost:

  • 2 Days: $225 per horse & rider pair

  • 1 Day: $150 per horse & rider pair

  • Auditors: $25

  • No refunds

Space is limited to 15 horses on Day 1 and 10 horses on Day 2, priority given to those entering both days. Payment is due prior to clinic to reserve your spot. Refunds only with Veterinarian’s or Trainer’s note.

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More about Susan:

Susan is dedicated to preserving the traditions of the ranch horse while complementing that training with classical principles. Susan is a proven competitor, clinician, coach and judge with over 25 years of experience and travels throughout the United States giving clinics. Susan has had the privilege to study with some of the best horsemen in the world. Chris Cox and Eitan Beth-Halachmy have been her mentors and greatest inspiration.

In 2013, Susan was contacted by the East Bay Mounted Police Department to assist after one of their officers had a serious horse-related accident. Susan's used her extensive experience to prepare the Officers and horses for exposure to various challenging situations such as large crowds, traffic, loud noises, flares, trail obstacles, helicopters, and gunfire. With Susan's guidance, the unit has achieved a perfect safety record. From 2014 to 2018, Susan served as the trainer for the San Francisco Police Mounted Unit, primarily focusing on training in Golden Gate Park and its surrounding areas. In 2018, Susan attended the 40-hour POST certified Mounted Basic Training in Norco. Additionally, she conducts sensory clinics to the public, emphasizing horsemanship and correct riding techniques.