October 14, 2023

Attention all trailer drivers! SCHC is proud to sponsor a trailering safety course that is suitable for all levels of ability.

This informative course is designed to equip you with essential knowledge and skills that will help you become a safer and more responsible driver. Whether you're a seasoned driver or a beginner, you'll gain valuable insights into trip preparation, driving do's & don'ts, safety guidelines, and emergency procedures.

You'll also learn trailering techniques for backing, turning, and U-turns, which will give you the confidence to handle any situation on the road.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enhance your trailering skills and stay safe on the road.

The June 24th Trailering + Safety Course has been postponed until the fall. More details to come.

SCHC has 5 sponsorship opportunities for Junior Drivers. If there is a young driver at your barn, you can sponsor their SCHC Trailering Safety Course for just $59.

We regret that we must postpone the SCHC Trailering Safety Course that was scheduled for May 21, 2022 due to an unforeseen conflict. Check your email soon for a confirmation of your refund. As soon as a new date is confirmed, you will be the first to know.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, please contact us at: info@sonomacouhorsecouncil.org

September 25, 2021

June 26, 2021

Sonoma County Horse Council
Trailer Safety & Maneuvering Course

Thanks to the great interest, the course is SOLD OUT. However the June 26 Course is still available.
Register online here.

NEW DATE: September 30, 2020, 9am -12pm

Location: American Red Cross
Address: 5297 Aero Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Date: February 16th, 2020
Time: 9am-12pm

Course Description: This training is required by Sonoma CART and Sonoma County's Animal Disaster Service Worker (a-DSW) program every 3 years. Registration is free.

8:30am: Check-in and coffee
9:00-12pm : Sheltering Fundamentals

**Please register by emailing info@sonomacart.org

Register

Saturday

October 27th, 2018

8:00AM to 5:00PM

The Laboratory is primarily for people who attended the April 2017 or April 2018 Horse Council sponsored Lecture and Lab session and who wish to gain more driving experience under the instruction of Leonard Iniguez. As with the previous lab, the goal is to be a safer, more conscientious and confident driver when pulling and maneuvering your trailer (rig)

Instructor: Leonard Iniquez

ONE HOUR CLASSES ALL DAY

Groups of up to four each hour except lunch hour

Location: Shone Farm, 7450 Steve Olson Ln., Forestville. Parking and scheduling details provided with RSVP.

Limit 32. Note if the class does not fill with previous attendees, then we will consider opening it up to other equestrians Sonoma County Horse Council Members $10, non-members $25

Register by Monday October 22nd, 2018 to tstashak@sbcglobal.net

Lunch Break 12:00PM - 12:45PM, lunch NOT provided

Each driver should bring their own trailer. If you wish to bring an assistant you can switch roles provided both attended an earlier Lecture & Lab session

How to Become an A-DSW

***Times and locations for Workshops and Trainings will be provided upon completion of A-DSW Application

Emergency Management relies heavily upon the community members and "Volunteerism". During disasters.

State of California

Disaster Service Worker Volunteer Program
Disaster Service Workers (DSW) are volunteers who provide disaster relief service during a declared disaster. Disaster service is designed to aid in the response and recovery phases in a disaster or emergency. It does not include the day-to-day emergency response activities typically associated with, for example, law enforcement, fire services or emergency medical services.

Injuries sustained by DSWs are covered through the State of California Disaster Service Worker Volunteer Program (http://www.calema.ca.gov/PlanningandPreparedness/Pages/Disaster-Service-Worker-Volunteer-Program.aspx). It provides workers' compensation benefits to registered Disaster Service Worker (DSW) volunteers who are injured while participating in authorized disaster-related activities, including pre-approved training. The Program also provides the local EOC with limited immunity from liability.

**Mandatory Training is required for consideration to become a part of the A-DSW Program:

ANIMAL DISASTER SERVICE WORKER APPLICATIONS

Sonoma County Animal Services is the region's government shelter and the lead agency
for disaster relief efforts, including search and rescue efforts by animal control
officers. Sonoma County is the home of thousands of different species of animals.
Animal owners understand and have experienced how quickly a disaster can arrive
and devastate all planning in a matter of seconds and minutes.
Animal Owners and Animal Lovers who wish to assist Sonoma County Animal Services
during these unforeseen events are needed.

If you wish to become a Registered Animal Disaster Service Worker for those times of
need, please email scasemerqencyresponseinfo@sonoma-countv.org
Subject: A-DSW Application Request. An application for all inquiries will be provided
to each individual directly.

Brian Whipple
Director of Operations
Brian.Whipple@sonoma-county.org
707-565-7101

How to Become an A-DSW

***Times and locations for Workshops and Trainings will be provided upon completion of A-DSW Application

Emergency Management relies heavily upon the community members and "Volunteerism". During disasters.

State of California

Disaster Service Worker Volunteer Program
Disaster Service Workers (DSW) are volunteers who provide disaster relief service during a declared disaster. Disaster service is designed to aid in the response and recovery phases in a disaster or emergency. It does not include the day-to-day emergency response activities typically associated with, for example, law enforcement, fire services or emergency medical services.

Injuries sustained by DSWs are covered through the State of California Disaster Service Worker Volunteer Program (http://www.calema.ca.gov/PlanningandPreparedness/Pages/Disaster-Service-Worker-Volunteer-Program.aspx). It provides workers' compensation benefits to registered Disaster Service Worker (DSW) volunteers who are injured while participating in authorized disaster-related activities, including pre-approved training. The Program also provides the local EOC with limited immunity from liability.

**Mandatory Training is required for consideration to become a part of the A-DSW Program:

ANIMAL DISASTER SERVICE WORKER APPLICATIONS

Sonoma County Animal Services is the region's government shelter and the lead agency
for disaster relief efforts, including search and rescue efforts by animal control
officers. Sonoma County is the home of thousands of different species of animals.
Animal owners understand and have experienced how quickly a disaster can arrive
and devastate all planning in a matter of seconds and minutes.
Animal Owners and Animal Lovers who wish to assist Sonoma County Animal Services
during these unforeseen events are needed.

If you wish to become a Registered Animal Disaster Service Worker for those times of
need, please email scasemerqencyresponseinfo@sonoma-countv.org
Subject: A-DSW Application Request. An application for all inquiries will be provided
to each individual directly.

Brian Whipple
Director of Operations
Brian.Whipple@sonoma-county.org
707-565-7101

How to Become an A-DSW

***Times and locations for Workshops and Trainings will be provided upon completion of A-DSW Application

Emergency Management relies heavily upon the community members and "Volunteerism". During disasters.

State of California

Disaster Service Worker Volunteer Program
Disaster Service Workers (DSW) are volunteers who provide disaster relief service during a declared disaster. Disaster service is designed to aid in the response and recovery phases in a disaster or emergency. It does not include the day-to-day emergency response activities typically associated with, for example, law enforcement, fire services or emergency medical services.

Injuries sustained by DSWs are covered through the State of California Disaster Service Worker Volunteer Program (http://www.calema.ca.gov/PlanningandPreparedness/Pages/Disaster-Service-Worker-Volunteer-Program.aspx). It provides workers' compensation benefits to registered Disaster Service Worker (DSW) volunteers who are injured while participating in authorized disaster-related activities, including pre-approved training. The Program also provides the local EOC with limited immunity from liability.

**Mandatory Training is required for consideration to become a part of the A-DSW Program:

Animal Disaster Service Worker Applications

Sonoma County Animal Services is the region's government shelter and the lead agency
for disaster relief efforts, including search and rescue efforts by animal control
officers. Sonoma County is the home of thousands of different species of animals.
Animal owners understand and have experienced how quickly a disaster can arrive
and devastate all planning in a matter of seconds and minutes.
Animal Owners and Animal Lovers who wish to assist Sonoma County Animal Services
during these unforeseen events are needed.

If you wish to become a Registered Animal Disaster Service Worker for those times of
need, please email scasemerqencyresponseinfo@sonoma-countv.org
Subject: A-DSW Application Request. An application for all inquiries will be provided
to each individual directly.

Brian Whipple
Director of Operations
Brian.Whipple@sonoma-county.org
707-565-7101

Registration is required to be completed by Mon April 23rd 2018.  Email tstashak@sbcglobal.net for registration details.  

Download class flyer
Download Class Payment Form

The course is geared to all levels of trailering ability.  It will provide the attendee with important information to be a safer, more conscientious, and confident driver.  Driver assistants will learn how to direct the driver to maneuver their trailer in and around obstacles.  Driver and assistant have the option of switching roles.  See event details and course outline for more information.  To view the course outline, download class flyer under event details and scroll to 2nd page.

Instructor: Leonard Iniguez.

Morning Lecture

Topics include: trip preparation, driving do's and don'ts, and how to handle emergencies. 
Location: Sanoma County Driving & Riding Club clubhouse at the fairgrounds, Aston Avenue entrance gate #7.  RSVP required for gate code.

Limit: 60
Lecture time 3.5 hours
Lecture $15 or $30 non-member

Afternoon Lab

Each driver should bring their own trailer.  We strongly encourage that each rig has a driver and an assistant.  Driver and assistant can switch roles.
Location: Brookwood parking lot, east of the fairgrounds.  Parking details provided with RSVP

Limit: 20 Trailers (20 drivers, 20 assistants)
Laboratory time 4 hours
Lecture & Lab $30 or $45 non-member