What ride certifications are available from Iron Butt Association?

What is the difference between a riding instructor certification and certification?

All riding instructor candidates will give oral evaluations of their own lessons, as well as the lessons given by other candidates; Certifiers will also give oral and written evaluations of lessons for safety, group control and effectiveness.

LEVEL 1 TRAIL GUIDE: Minimum age 18. Qualified to conduct trail rides not exceeding one full day in duration, including securing horses away from the base stable, as might be needed for breaks. LEVEL 2 OVERNIGHT GUIDE: Minimum age 18. Qualified to take riders on overnight campouts on the program’s property with support from the host facility.

SAFETY: Have a strong awareness of horsemanship safety and be able to identify and mitigate safety concerns. Be calm and objective in emergency situations. 2. BASIC HORSE HANDLING: Have the ability to safely and independently catch, halter, lead, tie, and groom horses.