Career Details

Trail Guide Level 1 Certification

Description

Trail Guide Certification is offered for guides working in programs that range from short trail rides up to extended wilderness packing trips. The five‐day certification includes two nights at the base camp and three nights on the trail. Participants are responsible for bringing their personal items for camping and on the trail, including rain gear and sleeping bag/bed roll. Camping equipment like tents, kitchen supplies and pack gear is provided by the host site.

Certifying Organization

Certified Horsemanship Association

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Safety-Certified Trail Guide

Certifying Organization

American Association for Horsemanship Safety

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Assistant Guide

Certifying Organization

Certified Horsemanship Association

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Overnight Guide

Certifying Organization

Certified Horsemanship Association

Type

A - Core

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