A NARHA Registered Instructor is able to conduct a safe, basic equestrian lesson
to individuals with disabilities. Instructors can be certified at the
Registered level through the following methods:
Method 1: Attend and successfully complete a NARHA Approved Training
course.
For additional information please refer to the section on Approved
Training courses below.
Method 2:
Complete a multi-step educational process that includes the following:
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NARHA Center
Accreditation Training on-line course
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NARHA
Instructor Self-Study on-line course
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Registered Instructor Open
Book Exam
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Current CPR
and First Aid certification
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Completion
of 25 teaching hours under the guidance or direct supervision of a NARHA
Certified Instructor
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Attend
and successfully complete an On-Site Workshop which includes
two days of classroom and hands-on learning.
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Attend and
successfully complete an On-Site Certification in which candidates can complete
their certification by demonstrating their riding ability and instruction to a
class of at least two students with disabilities.
To find a
detailed description of this method, please click on the “Registered
Certification Application Booklet”
near the top of the column on
the left.