Learn Educate Inspire: CHA Clinic

Learn Educate Inspire CHA Clinic

September 4-8, 2013 Frost Valley YMCA

About The Location

Set in a peaceful, picturesque valley in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, East Valley Ranch is comprised of a 26 stall horse barn, three arenas, and a network of trails ranging over 14 miles along the Neversink River.

Our newly renovated ranch house, East Valley Lodge, features a spacious living room, dining room, 11 bedrooms, meeting areas, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, a sun room, and a wraparound deck overlooking the Neversink River.

The CHA clinic is all inclusive (all lodging and meals included in price), and participants will have exclusive access to the Lodge, the Barn and the surrounding area.

CHA Multi-Discipline Clinic

Become a CHA certified riding instructor in English and/or Western disciplines. Five levels of certification can be achieved in the clinic, ranging from assistant instructor to CHA clinician. Your certification level will be at the sole discretion of the clinic staff and no certification of any kind is guaranteed.

The certification process is comprised of an evaluation by two certified CHA clinicians over the course of the five-day clinic. The clinic will involve teaching at least four practice lessons, a riding evaluation, a written test and participation in workshops on risk management, teaching techniques, professionalism, and herd management.

CHA certification is valid for three years from the certification date, and the instructor must maintain an annual individual membership with CHA. For more information see the CHA website www. cha-ahse.org or contact Emily Gorman at egorman@frostvalley.org or call (845) 985-2254.

About The Instructors

Mitzi Summers is an acclaimed rider, instructor, trainer, and judge. CHA certified Level 4 in English and Western, she is a Clinic Instructor. She instructs for Equine Facility Management certification through CHA. As a Level 4 Centered Riding Instructor and having trained with Sally Swift, Mitzi teaches Centered Riding in the U.S., South Africa, New Zealand, and other locations around the world. Her diverse background includes dressage and hunt seat.

Winner of the 2010 CHA Instructor of the Year Award, Mitzi is based out of Fort Plain, NY.

Vicky Williams is a skilled rider and instructor. CHA certified since 1999, Vicky’s background includes Western pleasure and hunt seat riding.

She has been involved in the development and management of several large Y Camp equestrian programs. Currently the Senior Program Director of Frost Valley YMCA, Vicky is based out of Claryville, NY.

How to Register To sign up or to get more information, contact Emily Gorman by phone (845) 985-2254 or email egorman@frostvalley.org

Directions From New Jersey & Points South: From NY Thruway Exit 16 (Harriman), go 55 miles West on Route 17 to Exit 100A (Liberty). Turn right onto Route 55 East for 10 miles to Neversink. Turn left onto Claryville Road/County Road 19 (becomes Denning Road) for 11 miles. Turn right onto Straus Lane.

From Albany & Points North: From NY Thruway Exit 19 (Kingston), go 30 miles West on Route 28 to Big Indian. Turn left onto County Road 47 (becomes County Road 157) to end. Turn left on County Road 19/Denning Road for 7 miles. Turn right onto Straus Lane.

From Binghamton & Points West: From Route 17 East Exit 100 (Liberty). Turn right onto Route 52 West. Drive .25 mile and take a sharp right onto Route 55 East. Follow directions from Liberty (above).

From Connecticut & Points East: From I-84 West to Route 17 (Middletown, NY). Go West on Route 17 to exit 100A (Liberty). Turn right on to Route 55 East. Follow directions from Liberty (above).

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Frost Valley YMCA

East Valley Ranch 21 Straus Lane Claryville, NY 12725

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