WELD COUNTY SHERIFF'S POSSE
UPCOMING EVENTS
Event : Proclamation Ride
When : June 22 @ 9:00 am
Where : State Capital
Event : Proclamation Ride
When : June 23 @ 7:00 am
Where : Fort Vasquez – Fort Lupton
- Urban Farm Youth leave the Fort in Ft Lupton carrying proclamation to Greeley on horseback, ceremony at 5pm at Island Grove Park
Event : Sheriff’s Posse 1st Annual Roping
When : 9:30 am
Where : Sheriff’s Arena 1104 “H” Street, Greeley
Event : State Posse Meet – Hosted by Weld County
When : September 3 & 4, 2011
Where :
POSSE MISSION STATEMENT
The Weld County Sheriff’s POSSE will provide assistance to the Sheriff’s Office and the community in a safe and professional manner using mounted law enforcement tactics.
Sheriff's Posses have existed in the United States since the 1700's. In the West, territorial jurisdictions were vast and law enforcement was minimal. Sheriff's and marshals often deputized citizens to capture criminals and enforce the law. That is true today, the Sheriff's Posse is used by the Weld County Sheriff's Office to cover almost 4000 square miles of Weld County. There has been a Sheriff's Posse in Weld County since the late 1800's. Our current Posse was formed about 50 years ago.
The Posse's of the wild West were made up of a wide variety of citizens from all types of backgrounds and occupations. The same is true of our current Posse, some of the members are already part of law enforcement, but many are in business, education, a few are retired. They all have a desire to serve their community and to provide a service to the Sheriff's Office.
The current Posse is seen at many events throughout the entire year. We provide security at the Stampede, the Weld County Fair, the Weld County Farm Show, and other large events. The Posse serves as volunteer's at crime scenes, searches for missing persons and evidence gathering. This is all done as volunteers, each Posse member donates their time and the use of their horse. We also are seen at many parades throughout Weld County, which is positive image building for the Sheriff's Office.
The Weld County Sheriff's Posse celebrated their 50th birthday during 2008.
The Posse participates in ongoing training for themselves and their horses on a monthly schedule. The Posse practices horsemanship skills by participating in mounted law enforcement techniques, in gymkhana and rodeo type events. This allows our Posse to prepare for our annual "State Posse Association Meet", we were honored to have Weld County be the host of this large event over the labor day weekend, 2008. With the help of generous donations from many businesses and individuals we hosted an event that all of Weld County can be very proud of.
Sheriff’s Posse Names Queen – Oct 27, 2010
Caitlin Anne Schwartz, 15, was chosen to be the Weld County Sheriff’s 
Office Posse Queen for 2010-2011. Caitie is the daughter of Tim Schwartz of Evans and LeighAnne Schwartz of Ft Collins and the granddaughter of Posse member Mary Schwartz. Caitie prepared and gave a public speech and demonstrated her riding abilities in the arena on her horse Jamaica. Caitie has been riding horses since she could sit up by herself. She has been active as a youth posse member for several years and has completed two 40 hour spring training courses as well as attending most monthly trainings. Her interests are community service with the posse, barrel racing, rodeo events and training horses. Most recently she has ventured into team roping. She enjoys meeting new people and learning more about law enforcement. Caitie resides with her mom and brother Bryce in Ft Collins where she attends Ft Collins High School.
2010 State Posse Meet in Estes Park
RESULTS:
Members:
Pistol Shoot
3rd Place Mark Magnuson
5th Place Geof Johnson
Team Shoot – 3rd Place
Jeff Harbert
Wally Dyer
Geof Johnson
Mark Maguson
Semi-auto
1st Place Jeff Harbert
2nd Place Mark Magnuson
Mounted Law Enforcement Techniques
1st Place
Patrick Cavalli
on Pelican
3rd Place Geof Johnson on Easy
5th Place Wally Dyer on J.J.
Rescue Race
2nd Place Patrick Cavalli on Pelican and Dean Wagner on Gusto
Pole Bending
5th Place
Dan Perusek
on Spud
Keyhole Race
3rd Place Patrick Cavalli on Pelican
4th Place on Geof Johnson on Easy
5th Place Ken Ramsay on Rex
Team Sort
1st Place Patrick Cavalli, Dan Perusek, Margie Martinez
3rd Place Ken Ramsay, Sue Ramsay, Dean Wagner
Breakaway Calf Roping under 50
1st Place Dan Perusek
Breakaway Calf Roping 50-59
1st Place Dean Wagner
Calf Branding
1st Place Dean Wagner, Dan Perusek, Patrick Cavalli
Member Goat Tying
2nd Place Dan Perusek on Rowdy
Member/Non Member Ribbon Roping
1st Place Dan Perusek and Cassie Coltrain
2nd Place Patrick and Carrie Cavalli
Kids Events
Poles
6 and under
1st PlacePayton Cavalli
age 7-12
1st Place Billye Johnson
age 13 – 17
1st Place Cassie Coltrain
Barrel Racing
6 and under
1st Place Payton Cavalli
age 7-12
1st Place Billye Johnson
age 13-17
1st Place Cassie Coltrain
2nd Place Lizzie Pryzgoda
Flag Race
age 7-12
1st Place Billye Johnson
age 13-17
1st Place Cassie Coltrain
Goat Tying
age 13-17
1st Place Lizzie Pryzgoda
2nd Place Cassie Coltrain
Spouses Events
Western Pleasure
2nd Place Carrie Cavalli on Pelican
4th Place Ken Abeles on Hank
5th Place Darcy Wagner on Kate
Barrel Racing
3rd Place Carrie Cavalli on Pelican
Flag Race
