Certified Horsemanship Association

04/18/2025

Did you hear!? The 2025 CHA International Conference will be October 9th through 11th, 2025, hosted by William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri!

HOTEL INFO
Our host hotel is Capital Plaza Hotel & Conference Center in Jefferson City, just a short drive from the university. You will want to book your rooms early as our block will be sure to fill up quickly!

Head over to our website to register today! Early Bird Registration ends August 21st!

CHA.horse/international-conference

04/10/2025

All set up and ready for another successful event at Equine Affaire, Ohio ! Be sure to stop by the booth & check it out! 

04/09/2025

Become a CHA certified equine professional in 2025! Search by date, location, or type of certification at www.CHA.horse and register today!

04/05/2025

We are so proud of our partnership with CHA Spokesperson, Julie Goodnight!

Julie established a connection with horses at a young age, and after a successful run as a youth rider on jumping horses, she galloped her way through college riding race horses. For nearly four decades, she’s been at home in the Colorado Rockies, pursuing wilderness sports and riding cow-horses. Founding her training business in 1985, Julie’s reputation as a horse trainer grew far and wide. In 2008, she began producing Horse Master with Julie Goodnight, a popular how-to horse training series that has aired weekly on RFD-TV for more than a decade, with 260 episodes. She now travels the world to produce compelling horse TV and educates horse owners everywhere through her online training programs at JulieGoodnight.com/Academy .

Julie holds the highest CHA certification, Master Instructor/Certifier, and her goal is to help you feel more confident in the saddle and understand the "whys' of horsemanship. Learn more at JulieGoodnight.com !

04/03/2025

CHA accredited host site, Mclennan Ranch in Waco, TX is hosting a driving/driver certification May 19 - 23, 2025! For information pertaining to the driving certification visit https://cha.horse/cha-certifications/ -instructor-certification. To register, email [email protected]

04/02/2025

Thank you to Via Nova Training for supporting CHA through a Blue Ribbon Sponsorship in 2025!!

Via Nova Training provides horse-centered tools and skills to help riders reach their goals through Positive Reinforcement training. Learn more about their philosophy and Priority To Positive® at ViaNovaTraining.com!

03/30/2025

Are you looking for a safe, fun, and professional facility to take horseback riding lessons? Maybe you're wanting to find your next equine job? Or take your credentials up a notch by becoming a Certified Horsemanship Association professional?
Find all of these and more on the CHA website!
www.cha.horse/find-cha-professional-near-me

03/18/2025

Have you been curious about the Effective Horsemanship Series? Here's a sneak peek at Progressing Riders by Creating Pressure with Serena Heppes!
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YouTube Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDMiEyHdhUo
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With over 40 videos to choose from, CHA's Effective Horsemanship Series covers a wide range of topics for professionals and students of all levels to sharpen their skills!
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These videos are offered as a one-time view per video OR you can purchase a monthly subscription with unlimited access to all of the Effective Horsemanship Series content. Thank you Moving Images NW for your partnership in these educational videos!
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https://www.movingimagesnw.com/eh-series

Progressing a student’s riding foundation, abilities, and confidence to problem solve by creating a little pressure to force each student to reach a little h...

03/16/2025

The deadline for the first set of NATIONAL FINALS ENTRIES is quickly approaching......Congratulations to our qualifiers!

COACHES - Please get your ONLINE entries in AccessIEA completed by the following due dates. Step-by-step instructions are included in each prize list on the National Finals webpage:
https://www.rideiea.org/2025nationalfinals/

Since this is a NEW process for most of you, please don't wait until the last minute. Entries have been steadily coming in and we want to see yours!

NOTE: Your entries are due on the date listed. However, payment notices will be sent out all together at the same time once the show is finalized (on or around April 2nd). Be on the lookout for an email about paying at that time. Thank you.

Questions? Contact Kathryn at [email protected].

03/16/2025

Almost Sold Out: An Exclusive Riding Retreat for Women

April 24 – 28, 2025
Join Julie Goodnight & Barbra Schulte for a once-in-a-lifetime retreat. Just a few spots left!

There are riding retreats… and then there's this.
· Train with elite horsewomen Julie Goodnight & Barbra Schulte
· Stay at C Lazy U Ranch, an award-winning luxury dude ranch
· Small group instruction for personalized learning
· All-inclusive experience — accommodations, gourmet meals, and world-class hospitality

If there's a horse-loving woman in your life, give her the gift of an unforgettable experience with two of the most sought-after equestrian clinicians in the USA.

Request A Reservation Online:
https://www.clazyu.com/special-event/julie-goodnight-barbra-schulte-riding-wholeness-retreat/

Prefer to Book by Phone?
We’d love to personally assist you with your reservation! Give us a call, and we’ll take care of everything for you.
Call 1-970-887-3344
Phone hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Time.

03/07/2025

Did you know that there are private Facebook groups specifically for CHA members? These groups are for members of Certified Horsemanship Association to encourage one another, share helpful tips and resources, and promote upcoming clinics and learning opportunities. Find your Region's group at Facebook.com/CertifiedHorsemanship/Groups and answer the membership questions to join today!

03/01/2025

We hope you will join us at the 48th Annual AYHC Symposium, April 11-13, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona. Will we see you there?

03/01/2025

The weather is still not great outside for many of us, so If you are looking for an online course to take, why not consider HALTER (Horse adult leader training and educational resource program)? With 4 different levels, and multiple units in each level, there is plenty to learn!

Learn more here: https://catalog.extension.org/?category=6&keyword=Horse+Adult+Leader+Training+and+Educational+Resource+Program&cond=advand&search=Search

02/27/2025

Thank you to EC Pro for supporting CHA through a 🌟 Blue Ribbon Sponsorship 🌟 in 2025!!

EC Pro is your digital workhorse! They offer a state-of-the-art business management system tailored for equestrian centers and riding schools. Their all-in-one platform handles everything from bookings to horse care to barn and staff management, freeing up your time to be more hands-on with your horses, staff, and customers.

Visit their website to learn more about their powerful features at ECPro.us !

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02/27/2025

All set up and ready for the World Horse Expo in Harrisburg, PA.
Be sure to stop by booth #414 to say Hello to Susan Berger & Tammi Gainer!!! Susan will also be presenting this weekend!!

02/22/2025

All set up and ready at the Miller Colosseum in Murfreesboro, Tennessee for the Southern Equine Expo! Make sure to stop by and say hello to Terri!

02/22/2025

All set up and ready at the Miller Colosseum in Murfreesboro, Tennessee for the Southern Equine expo! Stop on by and say “Hello” to Terri! 

02/19/2025

Spring is right around the corner, and now is the time to sign up for a CHA Certification near you! Mark your calendar and make plans to sharpen your skills in 2025! Visit our website at www.CHA.horse to see full details and register for the Certification that's right for you!