ACTHA Monthly July 2015 | Page 60

Now is the best time of year for aspiring riding instructors, equestrian program staff, camp staff, vaulting and driving instructors, and other professionals to get an official certification through the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA). CHA has been certifying riding instructors for more than 45 years and is the largest certifying organization in North America. For more information on attending a CHA Certification Clinic, please visit THIS PAGE >

For questions, please call CHA in Lexington, KY, at 859-259-3399 or email [email protected].

ACTHA Monthly | July 2015 | 60

Now is the best time of year for aspiring riding instructors, equestrian program staff, camp staff, vaulting and driving instructors, and other professionals to get an official certification through the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA). In addition, it is a great way for summer riding programs to enhance their programs by having their staff gain a professional certification before programs begin for the summer. CHA has been certifying riding instructors for more than 45 years and is the largest certifying organization in North America. Those seeking certification will go through a multi-day intensive certification clinic where they must pass written tests, be evaluated by two CHA Clinic Instructors (and other clinic attendees), and participate in in-depth workshops.

CHA offers the following certifications: Standard Instructor Certification in English and Western disciplines, Trail Guide Certification, Day Ride Trail Guide Certification, Combined Instructor/Trail Guide Certification, Instructors of Riders with Disabilities Certification, Seasonal Equestrian Staff Certification, Equine Facility Manager Certification, Vaulting Coach Certification, Driving Instructor Certification, and Driver Certification.

Certification clinics are currently scheduled in 20 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces (Manitoba and Ontario). New clinics are scheduled throughout the year. Those states set to host include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington, with some offering

Got Gait?

Go FOSH!

Friends of Sound Horses, Inc.