The U.S. Cavalry School specializes in the Mounted Staff Ride and focuses on the Rosebud and Little Bighorn Battlefield. Whether you are a small group, or Military unit you will discover the best in training when riding with us. We were instrumental in assisting the US Army in getting the Little Bighorn Battlefield area certified as an active Drop Zone. So if you are Special Operations, Combat, Combat Support, or Combat Service Support; Active, Guard or Reserve we have the course for you. Our lead instructor(s) have lead over 80 Military Staff rides of the Little Bighorn and Rosebud Battlefield for all of the above groups; as well as being retired officers and Vietnam veterans. Our instruction has been referred to as walking encyclopedias of Military and Indian Wars History by our military  unit attendees.      Click to Enlarge Pictures...

The Staff Ride

A replication of the historic U.S. Army Staff Ride technique for the on-site study and analysis of significant battles.  The highlight of this program is a field study of one of several battlefields that are important to a fuller understanding of cavalry operations.  The Staff Ride is cited by the U.S. Army as “one of the most powerful techniques of instruction available for the education of professional soldiers.”  This same program is presented by the U.S. Cavalry School.  Each Staff Ride is carefully planned to insure the most meaningful education experience possible. 

The format of instruction normally involves three phases:

preliminary study,

field study, and

retrospection. 

Whether you are an Active Duty Military, Government, or a civilian group the lessons of leadership, establishing/following a relevant strategy, teamwork, communication, the history, and logistics are unequally taught in the Staff Ride teaching method; as well as being a superb teambuilding event for your group. Each Staff Ride is uniquely structured and fees vary.

Military & Civilian Packing & Animal Handling Training

This course will cover the basic and advanced techniques of packing a Supply/PACK Animal (Mule, Horse, or Donkey), our lead instructor has been a professional outfitter has over 25 years experience in managing pack trips and animals; as well as performing clinics in the Northwest. He is highly regarded and sought after for teaching and conducting pack trips in the rugged Cascade Mountain Range of northcentral Washington. He specializes in packing odd shaped and difficult loads; to include heavy communication equipment with 20 ft antennas in difficult terrain.

You will learn correct ways to assemble a load, pack, and handle a pack animal - and much more. As well as the differences of modern packing and U.S. Army / Cavalry tactics of the past. Hint- the U.S. Cavalry did not use Pack strings as we do today. This course can be modified to meet your specific needs and schedule, it is a must for those wanting to do some back country packing, military historians, Cavalry troopers, and Military members that may serve in difficult terrain regions that require the transportation of equipment, supplies, or individuals by pack animals. Call for details and Dates.