Benton County Sheriff's Mounted Posse

Benton County Sheriff's Mounted Posse Sheriff's Mounted Posse The Benton County Sheriff's Mounted Posse is under the command of Sheriff Jef Van Arsdall.

We are a volunteer organization, whose purpose is to assist the Benton County Sheriff's Office. We are a dedicated group that enjoy serving our community and promoting horsemanship to Benton County. Each Posse member volunteers their time and provides their own horse, tack, and some of their own equipment. The Posse was formed under Sheriff Clifford Lilly in 1946 to:

* Assist the Sheriff's Offic

e in community outreach activities
* Assist local and state agencies in the preservation of law and order, search and rescue and emergency services.
* Stimulate good horsemanship and promote strong fellowship.
* Perpetuate the traditions, customs and pageantry of Oregon's early days.
* Enhanced family and community activities. Our intention is to carry on and assist with the preservation of law and order, search and rescue and to carry on the traditions, pageantry and horsemanship of the "Old West". Today, these traditions are carried on by men and women who serve as special deputies under the Benton County Sheriff. Search and rescue is the foremost service provided to the Sheriff's Office. Posse members are trained and certified in search and rescue by the Oregon State Sheriff's Association and are on call 24 hours a day by the Sheriff's Office. Posse members who are involved in search and rescue spend a tremendous amount of time training and honing their skills throughout the year in order to keep their certification current and to learn the most up-to-date techniques and equipment to be used during a search.

Our own Colby prepping for the Philomath Frolic!
06/02/2026

Our own Colby prepping for the Philomath Frolic!

We are forever grateful for the sacrifices made.
05/25/2026

We are forever grateful for the sacrifices made.

Some of our Posse members out on a trail conditioning ride!
05/04/2026

Some of our Posse members out on a trail conditioning ride!

A couple more SAR Academy pics from medical day. 2.5 weeks to graduation!
04/09/2026

A couple more SAR Academy pics from medical day. 2.5 weeks to graduation!

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04/06/2026

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Every year, too many horses and riders are put at risk on our roads—not through malice, but through a lack of awareness.

The Pass Wide & Slow campaign exists to change that.

When you approach a horse on the road, you’re not just passing another vehicle—you’re passing a living, unpredictable animal. Even the calmest horse can spook at sudden noise, speed, or proximity. A simple adjustment from drivers can make all the difference.

The Highway Code gives clear guidance:
Pass at no more than 10mph and leave at least 2 metres of space.

But here’s the part many people don’t realise…

This is guidance—not law.

That said, it can still be used in court as evidence in cases of careless or dangerous driving. So while it may not be legally enforceable on its own, it absolutely matters.

There is now a growing push to change that.

A petition has been launched calling for these guidelines to be made law—giving riders, horses, and drivers clearer protection and accountability on the road.

If you care about safety—for riders, for horses, and for everyone sharing the road—please take a moment to help:

👉 Sign the petition (link in the comments)
👉 Share this post to spread awareness

A little patience saves lives.
Pass wide. Pass slow.

More SAR pictures from the 2026 Academy. Look closely and you can see Jackson, (Luis-post grad), Tammy, and????? Can you...
03/29/2026

More SAR pictures from the 2026 Academy. Look closely and you can see Jackson, (Luis-post grad), Tammy, and????? Can you find them?

Time to plant and grow the best!Please help support our community service efforts of wildfire education and evacuation. ...
03/26/2026

Time to plant and grow the best!
Please help support our community service efforts of wildfire education and evacuation. See you at the May 2 Wildfire Readiness Fair at the Corvallis Community Center! Stop by and learn about what we do!

Flower Power Fundraising helps support groups, causes and communities using an earth-friendly alternative to traditional fundraising through the sale of flowers, bulbs and perennials that can be enjoyed for years to come!

03/20/2026

We are now 80% to our goal for our uniform upgrade.! THANK YOU!

03/19/2026
02/04/2026

Thank you to those who supported our Valentines Day See's Candy fundraiser. Hope you enjoy the candy.

Our current fundraiser is seeds/ bulbs. Watch for a repost of the information as Spring approaches!!!!

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Address

180 NW 5th Street
Corvallis, OR
97330

Telephone

(541) 766-6045

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