The Riding Academ

Sarah Hill

Program Director / Riding Instructor / Trainer (1986 – Present)

Memberships

  • Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association โ€“ Life Member (Since 2002)
  • Certified Horsemanship Association โ€“ Life Member (Since 1997)
  • PATH International (formerly North American Riding for the Handicapped Association) โ€“ Member (2001-2024)
  • American Vaulting Association โ€“ Life Member

Certifications & Accreditation’s

Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA):

  • Certified Master Riding Instructor (2000 – Present)
  • Certified Riding Instructor Level 2/2 (1997 – 2000)
  • Assistant Site Visitor (2004 – Present)

North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA):

  • Certified Advanced Level Riding Instructor for Physical and Cognitive Impairments (2001 – 2024)
  • Certified Registered Level Riding Instructor (2001 – 2024)

Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA):

  • Equine Specialist Level 1 (2002 – Until Program Discontinued)

Additional Certifications:

  • Fran Joswick Therapeutic Riding Center Certification (06/24/01)
  • 4-H Riding Instructor and Leader (1997 – 2000, 2019 – Present)
  • Pony Club Riding Instructor (2001 – 2002)
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (12/31/00 – 12/31/03)
  • CPR & First Aid (1994 – Present)
  • Lifeguard (2003 – 2007)

Conventions Attended

  • American Vaulting Association (AVA) Annual Convention:
    • 2009 (32 hours), 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014 (32 hours)
  • United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Convention:
    • 2013, 2014

Judging Experience

  • California Gymkhana Association (CGA) Carded Judge (2000 – 2005)
  • Rodeo Queen Competitions:
    • 2002 Miss Lake Elsinore Rodeo Queen Judge
    • 1997 Miss Frontier Days Rodeo Queen and Jr. Queen Judge

Clinics Attended

  • CHA Accreditation Site Visitor Training (02/07/04 โ€“ 6 hours)
  • Burns Ranch Tour (11/13/03 โ€“ 2 hours)
  • EAGALA Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Level 1 Certification Training (04/10/03 – 04/12/03 โ€“ 21 hours)
  • NARHA Approved Therapeutic Riding Instructor Training Course (05/22/01 – 06/24/01 โ€“ 208 hours)
  • George Morris Two-Day Instructor’s Special Lesson (12/15/99 – 12/16/99)
  • Multiple CHA Certification Clinics (1997, 2000, 2003, 2004)
  • First Aid for the Horse (1987)
  • Equi-U Two-Day Clinic (2000)
  • John Lyons Three-Day Symposium (1988)
  • Cal Poly Clinic: Jumping Course Design, Equine Nutrition, Equine Digestive Disorders, Hippology (1999)
  • Pony Club Clinic: Judging D1 through C1 Level (04/01/01)
  • AVA West Coast Judges Forum (09/28/02 – 09/29/02 โ€“ 14 hours)
  • Sheryl Lynde’s Clinic (02/10/08 โ€“ 6 hours)
  • Clinton Anderson Downunder Horsemanship (03/09/08 โ€“ 7.5 hours)
  • HORSE SENSE 101 Class by Lisa Lerch, Esq. (06/16/08 โ€“ 3 hours)
  • CHA Region 10 Conference (2017) โ€“ 9.15 total hours
    • Cavalry Drill Team with Julie Goodnight โ€“ 2 hours
    • Ground Work with Emily Taylor โ€“ 1.15 hours
    • Transitions & Canter with Julie Goodnight โ€“ 1.15 hours
    • Jumping with Taurie Banks โ€“ 1.15 hours
    • Showmanship with Sharyn Henry โ€“ 1 hour
    • Vaulting Demonstration & Discussion โ€“ 1.15 hours
    • Barrels & Poles with Lori Hall-McNary โ€“ 1.15 hours

Ranch Horse Workshop:

Ranch Riding, Ranch Pleasure, and Ranch Trail by Danielle Stasiewicz & Alex Whalen (04/15/17)

Expo Participation

  • Equine Affaire:
    • 2005 (16 hours)
    • 2006 (Volunteer for CHA Booth โ€“ 4 hours)
    • 2007 (11 hours; Volunteer for CHA Booth โ€“ 4 hours)
    • 2008 (10 hours; Volunteer for CHA Booth โ€“ 4 hours)

Titles Held

  • Miss Frontier Days Rodeo Sr. Princess (1990)
  • ETI Corral 16 Queen (1989, 1990)