Instructor Bios

Kristin Winchester

Kristin is a certified Mounted Patrol Instructor and Advanced Mounted Police Tactical Instructor, both accredited by National Mounted Police Services with over a decade of experience in competing, training, and instructing. Kristin has earned her English/Western Instructor certification with Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA). She has completed the Mardi Gras Mounted Patrol School. Kristin has tested and ridden multiple horses for a private security entity. Kristin's expertise extends to providing mounted patrol services at music festivals nationwide. She excels in laying a solid foundation for both horse and rider, a crucial aspect of this line of work.

Andrew Hilgers

Andrew is a certified Mounted Patrol Instructor and Advanced Mounted Police Tactical Instructor accredited by National Mounted Police Services. Andrew holds an Instructor Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Andrew is a Texas Peace Officer with Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Andrew serves as a Advanced Field Training Officer. Additionally, he earned his cross sabers at the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Patrol School and holds a basic certificate in Technical Large Animal Rescue. Andrew excels in ground work and employs a fair, firm, and consistent training approach with horses and riders.