On October 11 – 14 Canyonview Equestrian College in Silverton, Oregon will hold its Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) international conference. This conference is open to the public and includes mounted workshops for participants, lessons from master level certified instructors, veterinarians, horse trainers and much more. Some of the presenters and topics include Julie Goodnight with HorseMaster TV, Patti Skipton from America Vaulting Association, Kim Meeder of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch, Donna Hawkins – Osteopathy: A Holistic Approach, Scott Depaolo from Boy Scouts of America with trail skills, and Ren Bannerman from Canyonview with working cow horse classes. The purpose of CHA is to promote excellence in safety and education for the benefit of the horse industry. CHA certifies riding instructors and trail guides, accredits equestrian facilities and provides support and educational resources. For more information on CHA and to register for the annual conference, please visit http://cha-ahse.org/store/pages/47/International_Conference.html. Special day rates are available!
Published October 2012 Issue
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