CHA EWI Certification 

Hosted by Canyonview Equestrian Center

SUMMER DATE: JUNE 2 - 6, 2025

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CERTIFICATION COST: $950

Includes: CHA Manuals, CHA membership, Certification fees, Insurance, 4 overnights (Monday-Thursday) and meals from Monday lunch-Friday lunch. 

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Click Here to view the CHA Certification Programs, Overview and Benefits 

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CHA PURPOSE AND MISSION STATEMENT

To promote excellence in safety and education for the benefit of the entire horse industry. This is accomplished by certifying instructors, accrediting equine facilities, producing educational conferences and publishing educational resources such as horsemanship manuals, DVDs, safety video shorts, webinars, a monthly radio show, blog, posters and much more. Certified Horsemanship Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit association. Your donations are tax deductible.

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ABOUT CHA:

Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA)  is a nationwide program aimed at standardizing riding instruction. The program is designed to teach both English and Western riding from beginner to advanced riders. The CHA program is available in summer camps, schools and stables throughout the country, teaching all aspects of excellence in horsemanship. Membership fees entitle use of CHA Riding Instruction Manuals and make available awards and certificates for  riding skills. The purpose of this CHA clinic is to evaluate the participant’s teaching ability; not an emphasis on learning how to teach. All who meet certification standards will receive an Instructor’s Certification.

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WHAT TO EXPECT AT A CHA CLINIC:

The certification process involves evaluation by two CHA Certifiers, in a multi-day certification held at approved CHA Program Member host site facilities. CHA certifications involve written tests, skills demonstrations and participation in workshops on topics such as risk management, teaching techniques, professionalism and herd management depending on the certification. Instructor certifications also include a riding evaluation.

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Certification is awarded, if achieved, at the end of the certification and the level of certification attained, if any, is at the sole discretion of the two CHA Certifiers conducting the certification. Unless otherwise noted, certification is valid for three years from the certification date provided the person maintains annual individual membership in CHA. Members may recertify at the end of the three-year certification period by providing documentation of at least 25 hours of continuing education and work within the industry. The level of certification may be raised by attending another certification clinic, however, achieving a higher level is not guaranteed.

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Candidates will teach lessons/skills demonstrations on topics assigned by the Certifier, according to the candidate’s ability level. When not teaching, the riding instructor candidates will ride in lessons, role-playing as a student. All riding instructor candidates will give oral evaluations of their own lessons, as well as the lessons given by other candidates; Certifiers will also give oral and written evaluations of lessons for safety, group control and effectiveness. Candidates will also be evaluated throughout the certification on their professionalism, including appropriate dress, attitude and demeanor. Expect full days with lots of outdoor activity. Participants may also be expected to help with horse chores.

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CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CERTIFICATIONS ON THE CHA WEBSITE

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