Certified Horsemanship Association

12/14/2024

2024 International Conference Recap
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Congratulations to CHA Volunteer of the Year, Amanda Eck!

12/07/2024

2024 International Conference Recap
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Congratulations to CHA Partnership in Safety Award Winner, Extension Horses!

ExtensionHorses

12/03/2024

11/30/2024

2024 International Conference Recap
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Congratulations to CHA Horse of the Year, Zippos Kelly Be Good ("Opie") from Still Creek Equestrian in Bryan, Texas!

11/23/2024

2024 International Conference Recap
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Congratulations to CHA Certifier of the Year, Bob Byrns!

11/23/2024

A big thank you to the Texas A&M Conference crew ~ Craig, Bob, Chelsie, and Jennifer! You all made this year’s conference a huge success!!

11/17/2024

Time for a 2024 International Conference Recap!
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Congratulations to CHA Instructor of the Year, Tim "Swanee" Alderson from Tyler, Texas!

11/02/2024

11/02/2024

Paul Bennett doing bridle adustment

10/31/2024

CHA Annual Meeting at our 2024 International Conference

10/31/2024

Live streaming for the annual meeting will begin in 25 min

10/31/2024

A wonderful group of participants showed up for the Texas A&M Equine Facility Tour this morning!

10/31/2024

Welcome to CHA iCON 2024! We have three FULL days planned, and we can't wait to get started! Here's a peek at what's ahead!

Tag us with and to share your iCON experiences!

10/26/2024

Here is our final round of 2024 CHA International Conference speakers introductions!

Lisa Powers
>Youth Development in Competitive Sports: Working with Teens & Tweens Successfully
>Dressage Test Basics and IEA Dressage DSE: See and Be Seen

Tara Reimer
>Understand the Horse to a Deeper Level

Ann Streett-Joslin
>Sharefile Q&A for Certifiers/Site Visitors
>Mechanics of Backing

Jody Taylor
>Using Gymnastic Exercises to Develop Both Horse and Rider

Sarah Triplett
>Hands-On Introduction to Vaulting
>Basics of a Vaulting Program: Beyond the Compulsories

Cheryl West
>Techniques to Progress your Students to become Independent Thinking Riders

Jo-Anne Young
>Understanding and Fine Tuning the Many Applications of the Half-Halt
>Steps to Training and Polishing the Canter Priouette

We can't wait to see you all at iCON 2024!

10/19/2024

Here is the third round of 2024 CHA International Conference speakers introductions!

Julie Goodnight
>Preparing Your Horse for Ranch Sorting
>Using Simple Trail Obstacles to Enhance Your Program & Advance Your Riders

Serena Heppes
>Preparing your Student for Catch Riding

Kristin Jaworski
>Engagement without the Ring

Amanda Jay
>Priority to Positive® : A Practical Equestrians' Guide to Positive Reinforcement

Celia King
>I Like Working with Horses More Than People: Using Your Horsemanship Skills for Congruent Personal and Professional Relationships

Jessica Mullins
>Talking Horse Program to the Non-Horse Director

Darrell Nephew
>Advanced Mechanics of Saddle Fitting

Stay tuned for our last round of 2024 CHA iCON speakers and topics next week!

10/12/2024

Here is the next round of 2024 CHA International Conference speakers introductions!

Erin Cardea
>The Elusive Outside Aids

Marilyn Coffey
>Biomechanics Posting Trot Ground Exercise(s)

Dr. Bob Coleman
>Your Arena: Construction, Care, & Use
>Engagement without the Ring

Kathy Davidson
>All the Ride Moves
>The P's- Setting Your Riders up for Success over Fences

Dr. Leslie Easterwood
>Ocular Issues in Horses: Inflammatory, Traumatic and Neoplast

Jennifer Eaton
>Engagement without the Ring
>Building Better Relations with Your Staff and Volunteers

Tammi Gainer
>Certifier Update

Stay tuned for more 2024 CHA iCON speakers and topics!

10/05/2024

It's October! That means it is officially time to introduce our 2024 CHA International Conference speakers to you!

Tom and Allison Barker
>Ranch Sorting Experience

Stephanie Bazile
>Creating Horsemanship through Development Program

Paul Bennett
>Tips for Safely Starting a Driving Program at your Facility
>Types of Harness/Safety in Hitching to/Lesson Set Up

Susan Berger
>Teaching the Natural Aids Beyond the Description

Schellie Blochberger
>Extra Income Revenues for Insturctors

Dustin Boehmer
>Riding the Perfect Western Pattern

Bob Byrns
>Parsons Roaming Track System

Stay tuned for more 2024 CHA iCON speakers and topics!