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Certification

Animal Trainers
Assistant Clinic Instructor Certification Description Minimum age 25; prerequisite of Master Instructor certification and recommendation from a CHA Clinic Instructor; qualified to assist in certifying instructors; MI's recommended as an ACI must apply to CHA for ACI certification. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Assistant Clinic Instructor Website
Certified Pet Dog Trainer Certification Description A trainer who has received the Certified Pet Dog Trainer credential has met eligibility requirements and has successfully demonstrated his or her knowledge by passing the certification exam. To meet eligibility requirements, candidate trainers must have: at least 300 hours experience in dog training within the last five years; a high school diploma or equivalent; and one reference each from a veterinarian, a client, and a professional colleague. The certification testing covers knowledge of dog behavior and application of training techniques. Certifying Organization Certification Council For Pet Dog Trainers http://www.ccpdt.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Certified Pet Dog Trainer Website
Clinic Instructor Certification Description Minimum age 25; qualified to conduct CHA certification clinics and certify instructors with assistance from another CHA clinician. To become certifed as a CI, the instructor must first attain ACI certification and then assist at a certain number of CHA clinics to qualify as a CHA Clinic Instructor. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Clinic Instructor Website
Level 1 Driver Certification Description Qualified to drive single or pair recreationally on private property or in an arena; qualified to hitch and unhitch single or pairs, including fitting and adjusting harness and vehicle safety checks. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Level 1 Driver Website
Level 2 Driver Certification Description Qualified to hitch and drive single or pair on street or roadway, including ability to correct horse behavior problems, understanding of selection and suitability of driving horses, knowledge of hoof care and common health problems. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Level 2 Driver Website
Seasonal Equestrian Staff Certification Certification Description The Seasonal Equestrian Staff Certification (SESC) was developed to meet the needs of seasonal riding program operators, such as summer camps, youth organizations, guest ranches and trail program operators. The purpose of the SESC program is to provide training and certification for seasonal or temporary riding staff that work under the supervision of a certified instructor or guide. The SESC program is offered only to the riding staff of a CHA Program Member facility that work under the supervision of a Level 2 or higher CHA certified Instructor or Guide. SESC certification is valid only at the Program Member's facility and is a non-renewable certification. The SESC is conducted in 2-3 days and is staffed by one CHA Clinic Instructor (Standard or Trail), who is assisted by the certified instructor on staff at the facility. Certifying Organization Certified Horsemanship Association http://cha-ahse.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Seasonal Equestrian Staff Certification Website

Animal Trainers

Certification Description
Minimum age 25; prerequisite of Master Instructor certification and recommendation from a CHA Clinic Instructor; qualified to assist in certifying instructors; MI's recommended as an ACI must apply to CHA for ACI certification.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Assistant Clinic Instructor Website

Certified Pet Dog Trainer

Certification Description
A trainer who has received the Certified Pet Dog Trainer credential has met eligibility requirements and has successfully demonstrated his or her knowledge by passing the certification exam. To meet eligibility requirements, candidate trainers must have: at least 300 hours experience in dog training within the last five years; a high school diploma or equivalent; and one reference each from a veterinarian, a client, and a professional colleague. The certification testing covers knowledge of dog behavior and application of training techniques.

Certifying Organization
Certification Council For Pet Dog Trainers
http://www.ccpdt.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Pet Dog Trainer Website

Clinic Instructor

Certification Description
Minimum age 25; qualified to conduct CHA certification clinics and certify instructors with assistance from another CHA clinician. To become certifed as a CI, the instructor must first attain ACI certification and then assist at a certain number of CHA clinics to qualify as a CHA Clinic Instructor.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Clinic Instructor Website

Level 1 Driver

Certification Description
Qualified to drive single or pair recreationally on private property or in an arena; qualified to hitch and unhitch single or pairs, including fitting and adjusting harness and vehicle safety checks.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Level 1 Driver Website

Level 2 Driver

Certification Description
Qualified to hitch and drive single or pair on street or roadway, including ability to correct horse behavior problems, understanding of selection and suitability of driving horses, knowledge of hoof care and common health problems.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Level 2 Driver Website

Seasonal Equestrian Staff Certification

Certification Description
The Seasonal Equestrian Staff Certification (SESC) was developed to meet the needs of seasonal riding program operators, such as summer camps, youth organizations, guest ranches and trail program operators. The purpose of the SESC program is to provide training and certification for seasonal or temporary riding staff that work under the supervision of a certified instructor or guide.
The SESC program is offered only to the riding staff of a CHA Program Member facility that work under the supervision of a Level 2 or higher CHA certified Instructor or Guide. SESC certification is valid only at the Program Member's facility and is a non-renewable certification. The SESC is conducted in 2-3 days and is staffed by one CHA Clinic Instructor (Standard or Trail), who is assisted by the certified instructor on staff at the facility.

Certifying Organization
Certified Horsemanship Association
http://cha-ahse.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Seasonal Equestrian Staff Certification Website

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