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Certification Testing


Study Materials

ARICP is designed to confirm the instructor's knowledge of horsemanship, horses, riding instruction and the riding specialty that he/she teaches. Candidates for Certification may find it helpful to refresh their knowledge using the material below or similar material.

You may also wish to browse the many helpful study book and tapes which are available in our online ARIA Store

Helpful for all Specialties

  • The Complete Equine Emergency Bible by Columbe & Bush. ($29.99 + $4.00 shipping. Available from American Riding Instructors Association, 28801 Trenton Ct., Bonita Springs, FL 34134. Tel. 239-948-3232. E-mail orders to aria@riding-instructor.com or fax to 239-948-5053.

  • Any good saddlery catalog or book (or any comprehensive source of information about saddles, bridles & bits).

  • US Equestrian Federation (USEF, formerly AHSA) Rule Book (Current edition - read chapters on your specialty). United States Equestrian Federation, 4047 Iron Works Pkwy., Lexington, KY 40511. Phone: 859-258-2472
    Web: USEF Rule Book.

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