Ren Bannerman,
Director of Equine Ministries and Canyonview Equestrian
College President
Phone: 503-931-0901
Email: info@canyonview.us
CANYONVIEW EQUESTRIAN CENTER & COLLEGE
CHA EFM CLINIC DATE: February 27-March 1, 2018
HOW TO SIGN UP: If you would like to sign up for the EFM Clinic hosted by Canyonview, please contact Katelan Kamstra at: 971-239-1347 or email
CLINIC COST: $585.00 (includes lodging and meals from Tuesday lunch-Thursday breakfast)
Deposit: $200.00 (non-refundable)
Please make checks out to: Canyonview Equestrian Center
LEVELS OF (EFM) CERTIFICATION
There are four levels of certification and participants must advance through the levels by taking a written test and doing skills demonstration at each level. Candidates for certification must have the knowledge and skills at any given level prior to the clinic; CHA will not certify newfound knowledge or skills.
These four levels of certification are available:
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Level 1 - Stable Worker: Qualified to work in a barn under the supervision of a manager. Minimum age is 16.
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Level 2 - Stable Manager: Qualified to manage a small private stable of up to 10 head and 1-2 employees. Minimum age is 18.
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Level 3 - Herd Manager: Qualified to manage a public equine facility of up to 35 head and 3-4 employees. Minimum age is 21.
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Level 4 - Equine Facility Manager: Qualified as general manger of a commercial equine operation greater than 35 head and with five or more employees. Minimum age is 21.
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See expanded content in each level below.
MINIMUM COMPETENCY
For Level One EFM Certification, minimum competency requires the ability to safely catch, halter, lead and secure horses without assistance; safely execute feeding and stable chores; basic horse knowledge including parts of the horse, signs of health and basic behavior.
AREAS OF EVALUATION:
Participants will be evaluated on skills and knowledge by two CHA Certified EFM Clinicians, in five areas:
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Safety
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Horse Handling
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Horse Husbandry
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Facilities and Equipment
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Professionalism
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The standard clinic staff certification process will apply to EFM.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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In order to receive any certification, the EFM candidate must meet the following requirements:
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Minimum age requirements apply
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Complete a certification clinic of at least twenty (20) hours
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Attain a score of 31 or higher on the EFM Evaluation form, with a minimum average score of seven (7) in the safety category
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An EFM candidate is evaluated on the ability to work safely and effectively in a stable and is evaluated by written tests, oral examination, and skills demonstration.
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Candidates must pass each level consecutively to attain level-4 certification.
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Certification is valid for three years from the date of certification and individuals must maintain membership in CHA.
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Recertification is possible by application and proof of continued activity in the horse industry and at least 25 hours of continuing education.
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The only way to raise the level of EFM certification is to attend another certification clinic. Participants must wait a minimum of six months after an EFM clinic to attend another EFM certification clinic.
PROGRAM CONTENT
The following skills/knowledge will be demonstrated at each level, by either a written test or a hands-on skills demonstration, oral examination.
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Stable Worker: safe horse handling, stall cleaning, turn out, feeding, parts of the horse, signs of wellness and sickness, securing horses.
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Stable Manager: basic equine nutrition, horse first-aid and wound care; vital signs; routine health maintenance; grooming and bathing; bedding and manure management; hoof care; bandaging and protective boots; animal welfare.
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Herd Manager: resource management (facility, equipment, supplies); scheduling staff and programs; risk management; stallion/broodmare care; pasture management; infectious disease control; record keeping; medications and supplements; personnel management; environmental impact; communication skills; herd nutrition; saddle fit; emergency procedures.
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Equine Facility Manager: business and personnel development; budgeting commercial operations; strategic planning; policies and procedures; employment law and payroll; insurance; communication skills; people skills; conflict resolution; federal regulations; animal welfare; show grooming and clipping; horse selection and evaluation; staff training; disaster planning.
For more information about CHA, please check out their website.
CHA WEBSITE: www.cha-ahse.org