CHA
Certified Horsemanship Association

The Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) is a non-profit membership based organization, founded in 1967. CHA's program is designed to help ensure the safety of riding programs and the ethical treatment of horses.

CHA certifies riding instructors and trail guides, accredits riding facilities and provides resources to programs and instructors in the form of published industry standards for group riding programs, student horsemanship manuals and instructor manuals. Additionally, program materials are offered by CHA including helmets, student awards and certificates, posters and other educational resources. The mission statement for CHA is to promote excellence in horsemanship safety and education internationally, for the benefit of individuals and group riding programs.

CHA offers certification in:

• Standard English & Western Instructor Certification
• Instructors for Riders With Disabilities Certification
• Trail Guide Certification
• Seasonal Equestrian Staff Certification
• Equine Facilities Management Certification
• Recreational Vaulting Certification
• Driving Instructor Certification

Heidi Potter is a CHA Certified Instructor at the Master Level, and is also a Certified CHA Clinic Instructor. CHA Clinic Instructors evaluate and certify riding instructors around the U.S. Heidi is also a CHA Certified Level II Recreational Vaulting Coach and Assistant Vaulting Clinic Instructor.

2010 CHA Clinics & Events with Heidi Potter

CHA PURPOSE 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 and publishing educational resources.

For more information about CHA and it's programs, please visit CHA's website.