Rusty Hill

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Memberships

• Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association – Life Member (Since 2002)
• Certified Horsemanship Association – Life Member (Since 1997)
• American Vaulting Association – Life Member (Since 2009)

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Certifications & Accreditation’s

Certified Horsemanship Association (C.H.A.)

• Certified Riding Instructor Level 2/2 (1997 – Present)
• Certified Vaulting Coach Level 2 (Since 2007)
• Assistant Site Visitor (Since 2004)

Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (E.A.G.A.L.A.)

• Equine Specialist Level 1 (Since 2002)

Additional Certifications

• Emergency Medical Technician (E.M.T.) (2000 – 2003)
• First Aid (Since 2004)
• C.P.R. (Since 1994)
• Lifeguard (Since 2003)
• 4-H Riding Instructor & Leader (1997 – 2000)

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Clinics Attended

• C.H.A. Certification – Vaulting Coach Clinic (2007, 30 hours)
• C.H.A. Accreditation – Site Visitor Training (2004, 6 hours)
• Burns Ranch Tour (2003, 2 hours)
• E.A.G.A.L.A. – Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Level 1 Certification Training (2003, 21 hours)
• George Morris’ Instructor’s Clinic (1999, 2 days)
• C.H.A. Certification Clinics (1997, 2000, 2003)
• Cal Poly Clinic – Jumping Course Design, Equine Nutrition, Digestive Disorders, Hippology (1999)
• Pony Club Clinic – Judging D1 through C1 Level (2001)
• A.V.A. West Coast Judges Forum (2002, 14 hours)
• Clinton Anderson Downunder Horsemanship (2008, 7.5 hours)

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Apprenticeships

• Valley View Vaulting (2004, 30 hours)

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Expo Participation

• Equine Affaire (2005 – 2008) – 4 to 16 hours annually

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Volunteer Work

• Riverside Sheriff’s Department Mounted Posse (2000 – 2004)
• Volunteer for C.H.A. Booth at Equine Affaire (2006 – 2008)

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Non-Equine Achievements

Certifications & Accreditations

• Running Target 10M Mixed Master
• Running Target 10M Olympic Master
• Running Target 50M Mixed Master
• Running Target 50M Master
• P.C. 832 Arrest & Firearms
• CA Guard Card

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Awards & Competitive Achievements

• International Distinguished
• 1994 World Champion
• 1992 Olympic Team
• 1995 Pan American Team
• 14 National Championships
• CA State Champion (1989 – 2000)
• Montana State Champion (1993)
• Florida State Champion (1986)
• Arkansas State 10M & 50M Champion (1993)
• 1994 World Record Holder
• 15+ National Titles
• U.S. National Team Member (1986 – 1998)
• Regional Champion (1986)
• Competed in 20 World Cups
• Competed in Numerous Grand Prix Events

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Rusty Hill brings a lifetime of experience in equestrian training, vaulting, and competition, coupled with a strong background in safety and first aid. His extensive certifications and competitive history reflect his dedication to excellence in horsemanship and instruction.