Are You Considering Taking the Dive Into Horse Ownership?
Did You Know? There is an estimated 2 million horse owners in the United States and a total of 7.1 million Americans are involved in the industry as owners, service providers, employees and volunteers.
(American Horse Council 2017 Economic Impact Study.)
You might be questioning – is horse ownership right for me? Here are some topics to consider before purchasing or adopting an Equine.
Is Horse Ownership Right for Me?
Ask yourself these questions before you take the leap into horse ownership. Click to see if you’re ready!
Where do I find the right horse?
With so many options available, where can I go to find a horse that is the best match for me?
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Looking for a Riding Instructor or Trainer?
Certified Horsemanship Association
Want to find a horseback riding instructor or stable? Want to find a great place to take horseback riding lessons or go on trail rides? Then you have found the right website! Want to find out how to become a certified riding instructor or how to get your equine facility accredited? Want to purchase horseback riding educational manuals?
Looking for Site Accreditation?
Certified Horsemanship Association Site Accreditation
- CHA has provided a reasonable and accepted Standards for Equestrian Programs
- Site Accreditation is a process in which equine programs are evaluated on compliance with these CHA Standards.
- Each Site is visited by two CHA approved Site Visitors who verify compliance with the CHA Standards.
- Each Site is scored on their compliance with these CHA Standards.
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Looking for Horseback Riding Lessons?
There’s no connection like the one your child will make with a horse.
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Certified Horsemanship Association
Want to find a horseback riding instructor or stable? Want to find a great place to take horseback riding lessons or go on trail rides? Then you have found the right website! Want to find out how to become a certified riding instructor or how to get your equine facility accredited? Want to purchase horseback riding educational manuals?
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