Saddle Up Sleuths! CSI Horse Camp for Adults
Aug
23

Saddle Up Sleuths! CSI Horse Camp for Adults

🕵️‍♀️ Saddle Up Sleuths: Adult CSI Horse Camp

Where Forensic Science Meets the Saddle.

Calling all armchair detectives, horse lovers, and lifelong learners: get ready for an immersive, one-of-a-kind camp experience that blends real-world criminal investigation with the magic of the equestrian lifestyle.

At Saddle Up Sleuths, adults 21+ spend a thrilling day riding horses and unraveling a staged equestrian crime scene using forensic techniques, behavioral profiling, and CSI tools — all while bonding with horses and fellow sleuths.

🔍 What You'll Do:

  • Investigate a Crime Scene in a farm setting: collect evidence, analyze bloodstain patterns, and build a behavioral profile.

  • Learn Forensic Skills straight from world renowned forensic criminologist: Dr. Laura Pettler and here team of experts

  • Meet & Ride Horses in a leisurely trail ride (no prior experience necessary).

  • Solve a Mystery as a team — combining crime scene science and equestrian clues to crack the case.

  • Enjoy Camp Vibes: farm life, themed activities, True Crime & Equines merch, and group meals (Bring your lunch or buy lunch with your ticket)

🧬 Camp Features:

  • Forensic workshops: bloodstain pattern analysis, trace evidence collection, victimology, forensic psychology, criminal profiling, & more

  • Equine sessions: life on a horse farm, riding, and understanding horse breeds

  • True crime roundtable and discussion about famous cases

  • CSI kits, evidence logs, and hands-on training provided

  • Set on a scenic horse farm with barn access, trails, and classroom space

🐎 No Experience Needed — Just Curiosity.

Whether you’re an equestrian, a crime podcast addict, or simply someone who loves to learn, this camp is built for adults who crave something fun, smart, and unforgettable.

📍 Location: CR Equine & Kennel, 3611 Austin Road, Monroe, NC 28112

📅 Dates: August 23, 2025, September 27, 2025, October 25, 2025

💵 Cost: $150/person buy now for a discount!

Spots are limited — sleuths saddle up fast.
🕵️‍♀️🐴 Come solve a mystery. Ride a horse. And uncover a side of CSI you’ve never seen before.

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Saddle Up Sleuths Adult CSI Horse Camp
Sep
27

Saddle Up Sleuths Adult CSI Horse Camp

🕵️‍♀️ Saddle Up Sleuths: Adult CSI Horse Camp

Where Forensic Science Meets the Saddle.

Calling all armchair detectives, horse lovers, and lifelong learners: get ready for an immersive, one-of-a-kind camp experience that blends real-world criminal investigation with the magic of the equestrian lifestyle.

At Saddle Up Sleuths, adults 21+ spend a thrilling day riding horses and unraveling a staged equestrian crime scene using forensic techniques, behavioral profiling, and CSI tools — all while bonding with horses and fellow sleuths.

🔍 What You'll Do:

  • Investigate a Crime Scene in a farm setting: collect evidence, analyze bloodstain patterns, and build a behavioral profile.

  • Learn Forensic Skills straight from world renowned forensic criminologist: Dr. Laura Pettler and here team of experts

  • Meet & Ride Horses in a leisurely trail ride (no prior experience necessary).

  • Solve a Mystery as a team — combining crime scene science and equestrian clues to crack the case.

  • Enjoy Camp Vibes: farm life, themed activities, True Crime & Equines merch, and group meals (Bring your lunch or buy lunch with your ticket)

🧬 Camp Features:

  • Forensic workshops: bloodstain pattern analysis, trace evidence collection, victimology, forensic psychology, criminal profiling, & more

  • Equine sessions: life on a horse farm, riding, and understanding horse breeds

  • True crime roundtable and discussion about famous cases

  • CSI kits, evidence logs, and hands-on training provided

  • Set on a scenic horse farm with barn access, trails, and classroom space

🐎 No Experience Needed — Just Curiosity.

Whether you’re an equestrian, a crime podcast addict, or simply someone who loves to learn, this camp is built for adults who crave something fun, smart, and unforgettable.

📍 Location: CR Equine & Kennel, 3611 Austin Road, Monroe, NC 28112

📅 Dates: August 23, 2025, September 27, 2025, October 25, 2025

💵 Cost: $150/person buy now for a discount!

Spots are limited — sleuths saddle up fast.
🕵️‍♀️🐴 Come solve a mystery. Ride a horse. And uncover a side of CSI you’ve never seen before.

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Saddle Up Sleuths Adult CSI Horse Camp
Oct
25

Saddle Up Sleuths Adult CSI Horse Camp

🕵️‍♀️ Saddle Up Sleuths: Adult CSI Horse Camp

Where Forensic Science Meets the Saddle.

Calling all armchair detectives, horse lovers, and lifelong learners: get ready for an immersive, one-of-a-kind camp experience that blends real-world criminal investigation with the magic of the equestrian lifestyle.

At Saddle Up Sleuths, adults 21+ spend a thrilling day riding horses and unraveling a staged equestrian crime scene using forensic techniques, behavioral profiling, and CSI tools — all while bonding with horses and fellow sleuths.

🔍 What You'll Do:

  • Investigate a Crime Scene in a farm setting: collect evidence, analyze bloodstain patterns, and build a behavioral profile.

  • Learn Forensic Skills straight from world renowned forensic criminologist: Dr. Laura Pettler and here team of experts

  • Meet & Ride Horses in a leisurely trail ride (no prior experience necessary).

  • Solve a Mystery as a team — combining crime scene science and equestrian clues to crack the case.

  • Enjoy Camp Vibes: farm life, themed activities, True Crime & Equines merch, and group meals (Bring your lunch or buy lunch with your ticket)

🧬 Camp Features:

  • Forensic workshops: bloodstain pattern analysis, trace evidence collection, victimology, forensic psychology, criminal profiling, & more

  • Equine sessions: life on a horse farm, riding, and understanding horse breeds

  • True crime roundtable and discussion about famous cases

  • CSI kits, evidence logs, and hands-on training provided

  • Set on a scenic horse farm with barn access, trails, and classroom space

🐎 No Experience Needed — Just Curiosity.

Whether you’re an equestrian, a crime podcast addict, or simply someone who loves to learn, this camp is built for adults who crave something fun, smart, and unforgettable.

📍 Location: CR Equine & Kennel, 3611 Austin Road, Monroe, NC 28112

📅 Dates: 9am-3pm, August 23, 2025, September 27, 2025, October 25, 2025

💵 Cost: $150/person buy now for a discount!

Spots are limited — sleuths saddle up fast.
🕵️‍♀️🐴 Come solve a mystery. Ride a horse. And uncover a side of CSI you’ve never seen before.

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True Crime & Equines with Forensic Criminologist Dr. Laura Pettler & the Black Widow Granny
Oct
25

True Crime & Equines with Forensic Criminologist Dr. Laura Pettler & the Black Widow Granny

What would True Crime & Equines be in 2025 without Doc presenting on her most famous case: How She Caught the Black Widow Granny.

Betty Neumar was a seemingly ordinary, silver-haired grandmother who gained national attention after investigators discovered that five of her husbands had died under suspicious circumstances between 1950 and 1986. What first appeared to be misfortune began to unravel as a pattern — and eventually led to a renewed investigation into a decades-old murder. Dr. Laura Pettler led the victim-centered investigative strategy that cracked the decades-old mystery. Her work:

  • Reframed Harold Gentry as the primary lens of analysis (rather than Neumar as a reactive spouse)

  • Applied modern forensic staging analysis

  • Helped authorities reclassify Gentry’s murder as intentional, not random

Thanks to Dr. Pettler’s involvement, the case is a landmark example of behavioral forensics and cold case strategy.

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Coming Soon 2026 Saddle Up Sleuths Adult Day Camp Lineup
Jan
1

Coming Soon 2026 Saddle Up Sleuths Adult Day Camp Lineup

🔍 The clues are coming together…

Our 2026 Saddle Up Sleuths adult camps with Honeysuckle Farms are in the works! Stick around — we’ll be announcing the activities soon!

  • February 28, 2026 9am-3pm

  • March 28, 2026 9am-3pm

  • April 25, 2026 9am-3pm


🐎🧠💥 #WeRideForClues #SaddleUpSleuths #CSIHorseCampForGrownUps

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True Crime & Equines Presents: Hoofprints & Hints Kids CSI Horse Camp ages 7-11 at Honeysuckle Farms, Monroe, NC
Jul
20
to Jul 24

True Crime & Equines Presents: Hoofprints & Hints Kids CSI Horse Camp ages 7-11 at Honeysuckle Farms, Monroe, NC

There’s a mystery stirring in the barn…
Hoofprints & Hints: CSI Horse Day Camp at Honeysuckle Farm, Monroe, NC is saddling up for 2026!

July 20-24, 2025 9am-5pm daily

Ages 7-11

Watch this space for dates, details, and how to ride and learn about forensic science with us.

#HoofprintsAndHints #SaddleUpSleuths #EquineCSI #TrueCrimeOnHorseback

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True Crime & Equines Presents: Hoofprints & Hints Kids CSI Horse Camp ages 7-11 at Honeysuckle Farms, Monroe, NC (Copy)
Jul
27
to Jul 31

True Crime & Equines Presents: Hoofprints & Hints Kids CSI Horse Camp ages 7-11 at Honeysuckle Farms, Monroe, NC (Copy)

There’s a mystery stirring in the barn…
Hoofprints & Hints: CSI Horse Day Camp at Honeysuckle Farm, Monroe, NC is saddling up for 2026!

July 27-31, 2025 9am-5pm daily

Ages 12-17

Watch this space for dates, details, and how to ride and learn about forensic science with us.

#HoofprintsAndHints #SaddleUpSleuths #EquineCSI #TrueCrimeOnHorseback

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Saddle Sleuths: True Crime & Equines Horseback Riding Adult Day Camp
Jul
26

Saddle Sleuths: True Crime & Equines Horseback Riding Adult Day Camp

Hosted by CR Equine & Kennel – Monroe, NC

Sponsored by Laura Pettler & Associates Death Investigation – Monroe, NC

In Partnership with Why Not An American Ark Equestrian Park – Monroe, NC

Calling all true crime and horse lovers! Discover how the worlds of farm life and CSI intersect—right here in Monroe, NC. Step into the world of forensics and horses with this one-of-a-kind adult summer camp experience. Learn from the best True Crime Experts, get up close with our sworn Mounted Response Unit horses, and take a scenic trail ride at a nearby equestrian park—all in one unforgettable day. 

🗂️ Your Day at Camp Includes:

  • Farm tour: Get a behind-the-scenes look at CR Equine & Kennel and meet the incredible horses of the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office Mounted Response Unit. These sworn-in service horses and their dedicated volunteers play a vital role in the community. (A portion of event proceeds supports CREK’s financial contribution to the MRU.)

  • Trail Ride at Why Not American Ark Equestrian Park: Saddle up for a 30-minute guided trail ride and tour of farm and exotic animals at the beautiful Why Not American Ark Equestrian Park. No experience needed—beginner riders are welcome! 

  • Bloodstain Bootcamp with Dr. Laura Pettler: Get hands-on CSI experience with renowned criminologist and bloodstain expert Dr. Laura Pettler. Learn how to examine bloodstain evidence, analyze bloodstain patterns, and put your CSI skills to the test!

  • Lunch is included. Space is limited. Beginner riders welcome!

Schedule: 

  • 9AM REGISTRATION CHECK IN

  • 930 FARM TOUR 

  • 10AM GROUPS 3 AND 4 IN THE CLASSROOM WITH DOC FOR BLOODSTAIN

  • 10AM GROUPS 1 AND 2 DEPART FOR WNAA

    • 1015 ARRIVE AT WNAA

    • 1030-1100 GROUP 1 RIDES

    • 1115-1145 GROUP 2 RIDES

    • 1145 DEPART FOR CREK

  • 12OO NOON LUNCH AT CREK

  • 1230 GROUPS 1 AND 2 IN THE CLASSROOM WITH DOC FOR BLOODSTAIN

  • 1230 GROUPS 3 AND 4 DEPART FOR WNAA

    • 1245 ARRIVE AT WNAA

    • 1300-1330 GROUP 1 RIDES

    • 1415-1445 GROUP 2 RIDES

    • 1500 DEPART FOR CREK

  • 1515 ARRIVE AT CREK

  • 1530 CAMP ENDS

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True Crime, Wine, & Equines
May
24

True Crime, Wine, & Equines

Murder, mystery & majestic horses! Get ready for a unique agritourism experience that combines horses with true crime stories. Explore farm life while uncovering the dark secrets of real crimes. Who's in?

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True Crime, Wine, & Equines
Mar
22

True Crime, Wine, & Equines

Murder, mystery & majestic horses! Get ready for a unique agritourism experience that combines horses with true crime stories. Explore farm life while uncovering the dark secrets of real crimes. Who's in?

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True Crime, Wine, & Equines
Jan
18

True Crime, Wine, & Equines

Ever wondered what happens when horses and true crime collide? You get True Crime, Wine, & Equines of course! Join us for our 2025 Agritourism Event Series to explore rural life on a horse farm along with the most fascinating True Crime Celebrities and their incredible stories of murder and mystery. Meet horse heroes and uncover dark secrets over a glass of wine? What could be better? (Nothing...if you ask us!)

We start out with a Meet & Greet in the barn where we discuss agritourism, importance of revitalizing rural communities and visiting farms, living and working on horse farms, breeds, horse psychology, training and more. Along with CREKs horses are featured the sworn Deputy Coroner Search Horses of the Lancaster County Mounted Response Unit. Coroner Deese is always our Special Guest along with volunteers from the MRU.

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