Tyler, TX (November 2003) - Mark your calendars now for the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) International Annual Conference to be held September 23 - 26, 2004 at The Villas of Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida. The conference is open to the public and includes mounted workshops for participants, lessons on great performance horses from master level certified instructors, top veterinarians and farriers, round pen demonstrations and much more.

The 2003 Conference was held in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado at Glacier View Ranch and had topics ranging from: saddle fit, reining, dressage, equine first aid, equine dentistry, vaulting, Feldenkreis therapy, conditioning the endurance horse, fundraising, grant writing, nutrition, harnessing and driving, leather working, packing, farrier science, working with riders with disabilities, and overnight camping with horses.

The full conference in Florida including most meals and lodging is in between $450 and $850 for the entire conference based on the number of people in a suite and whether the participant is a CHA member. CHA membership is $35 a year. The daily rate is $75 and includes lunch. Walk-ins are welcome for daily rate participants. The deadline is August 1st for those staying for the entire conference.

The mission of CHA is to promote excellence in safety and education for the benefit of individuals and group riding programs. CHA certifies instructors and trail guides, accredits equestrian facilities and provides support and educational resources. For more information on the Certified Horsemanship Association and to register for the annual conference, please visit www.cha-ahse.org, email office@cha-ahse.org or call toll free 800-399-0138.

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