Certified Horsemanship Association 2010 International Conference in Lake City, FL

Release: November 03, 2009

Please save the date and plan on joining us for the 43rd Annual Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) International Conference, to be held in Lake City, FL, at The Oaks Equestrian Center - an O'Connor Signature Facility - on October 21–24, 2010. This event is for riding instructors, barn managers, equine facility owners, trainers, horse professionals, and general horse owners and enthusiasts. Participants get to ride in sessions on school horses. This event is open to the public.

The CHA Conference will include mounted workshops, ground lessons and lectures from top instructors, trainers, veterinarians, equine dentists, leather craftsmen, equine chiropractors, business professionals, saddle, fitters and many others. Visit www.cha-ahse.org/conferences.htm to find out the speakers and sessions as they get scheduled.

Here is the tentative schedule of events:

Thursday, October 21, 2010
Extra fee - Business Workshop
Welcome Lunch and CHA Annual Meeting at Lake City Community College, Noon
Sessions at the Lake City Community College, 1:30pm–5pm
Florida Horse Organizations Meet-and-Greet Reception at the college, 6pm–7pm

Friday, October 22, 2010
Breakfast on your own
Mounted sessions at The Oaks Equestrian Center, 9am–11:45am
Lunch at The Oaks
Mounted sessions, 1:30pm–5:45pm
Dinner on your own or visit the Trail Encampment for outdoor cooking at The Oaks!

Saturday, October 23, 2010
Breakfast on your own
Mounted sessions at The Oaks Equestrian Center, 9am–11:45am
Lunch at The Oaks
Mounted sessions, 1:30pm–5:45pm
CHA Annual Awards Banquet at the Lake City Community College, 7:00pm

Sunday, October 24, 2010
Breakfast on your own
Sessions on CPR and First Aid with EquineU.com at the Holiday Inn Hotel, 9am–12pm

The purpose of CHA is to promote excellence in safety and education for the benefit of the horse industry. CHA certifies instructors and trail guides, accredits equestrian facilities, publishes educational manuals, and hosts regional and international conferences. For more information on the Certified Horsemanship Association, please visit www.CHA-ahse.org or call toll free (800) 399-0138. To find a certified horseback riding instructor or accredited equine facility near you, visit www.CHAinstructors.com.

By Christy Landwehr