News and Events
Here is the latest in area horse news and events. Also refer the the KDCTA website for more info.
New Certification
Chelsea & I attended a CHA Equine Facility Management Certification Clinic in Ohio the end of Oct!
There seems to be some controvery out there regarding certification...is it useful, valuable, believeable? For me it is all of these. Being certified gives me the confirmation that I do know a great deal and I enjoy sharing my knowledge. And that there are areas that I do need to research and learn more about. Being certified also means continuing education. ( at least for CHA certification requirements) Every three years, members must show proof of 25 hours of continuing ed. I always continue to learn new things-every week it seems! I also hope that it gives those who do ask advice from me the assurance that they are talking with a knowledgable, professional equestrian. Knowing what I do, it gives me the drive to strive and create a safe environment for horses and riders.
Stephanie Dobiss-Level 4 Equine Facility Manager
Chelsea Jones-Level 2 Stable Manager
CHA Level 1 Horsemanship Skills Classes
Unmounted Tuesdays from 7-8pm
July 7th – August 25th 2009 (excluding Aug 18th)
Testing Sat September 5th
Mounted Lessons scheduled individually
Learn Horse and Barn safety and Riding skills and earn CHA Level 1 certification
Horse and barn safety lessons are unmounted and include:
Safety Rules
Properly approaching a horse
How to Halter and proper Halter fit
Leading and turning
Quick release knot
How to tie properly
Grooming and tools
Parts of the horse
Parts of the English and Western tack
Saddling
Bridling
Trail Riding rules
Mounted Riding Lessons to master Level 1 Horsemanship skills include:
Mounting and Dismounting
Correct Rider position
Basic Aids
Check and release
Mounted exercises
Walk
Trot
Halt
Circles
Reverse
Class includes a manual with all the above information. In order to earn the Level 1 Certification, participants must pass a written and riding test. It is recommended to also ride in a lesson at least once a week. Testing will be done on Sat Sept 5th. In the event that the riding skills are not mastered well enough to take the test, the test can be given at any time in the future. Certification is optional.
$80 per child for all 7 unmounted Tuesdays and testing day—parents can attend for free and participate.
$30 ½ hr Riding lesson—scheduled on an individual basis.
Contact Steph at skd_123@msn.com to attend.
101 Drill Team Excercises Book is now available!
This is a great edition to the 101 Excercises Books series. A fellow CHA instructor, Debbie Sams wrote the book and I helped her edit. Click on the Link below to order.
http://www.storey.com/book_detail.php?isbn=9781603421430
KDCTA Drill Teams 2009
The KDCTA's most popular activity is the Drill Team. We have a Jr. and Sr. group and perform at AG Progress Days and The Grange Fair and at our horse shows.
Practices are underway with a great performance to show at APD!
Check out the KDCTA website for more info.
AG PROGRESS DAYS
August 18-20, 2009
Lots going on this year. Plus there is always tons of stuff to see and watch and do!
KDCTA will present their Drill Teams on Tue
Anyone interested in getting involved in with us participating at AG Progress Days...contact me. Hope to see you there!
For more info and event schedules, check out http://apd.cas.psu.edu/
