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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.
CHA
awarded the CHA 2010 Clinic
Instructor of the Year award
to Heidi Potter. The award was presented
on October 23rd at the CHA International
Conference, held at The Oakes Equestrian
Center in Lake City, Florida. Heidi
was chosen for her ability to conduct
meaningful clinics and for positively
influencing the careers of numerous
instructors over the years.
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