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 noon at the Lake City Community College
Sessions at the Lake City Community College 1:30–5:00 p.m.
Florida Horse Organizations Meet and Greet Reception from 6:00–7:00 p.m. at the college

Friday, October 22, 2010
Breakfast on your own
Mounted sessions from 9:00–11:45 a.m. at The Oaks Equestrian Center
Lunch at The Oaks
Mounted sessions from 1:30–5:45 p.m.
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 from 9:00–11:45 a.m. at The Oaks Equestrian Center
Lunch at The Oaks
Mounted sessions from 1:30–5:45 p.m.
CHA Annual Awards Banquet at 7:00 p.m. at the Lake City Community College

Sunday, October 24, 2010
Breakfast on your own
Sessions on CPR and First Aid with EquineU.com at 9:00 a.m.–noon at the Holiday Inn Hotel

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.