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American Riding Instructors Association

A National Association for Horseback Riding Instructors

For over 40 years, it has been our mission at ARIA to promote excellence in the profession of horseback riding instruction. We strive to uphold the principles of Safety, Knowledge, and Integrity, with the health, happiness, and well-being of students and horses being of primary concern.

ARIA Membership

Membership includes a subscription to Riding Instructor magazine, a subscription to and free ads in the monthly ARIA E-News digital newsletter, insurance discounts for your equine-related activities with top rated companies such as Markel and Hallmark, and a membership card and ARIA decal.

Association membership is open to all.

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Instructor Certification

ARIA has been certifying riding instructors through its nationally-recognized American Riding Instructor Certification Program (ARICP) since 1984. This program offers certification at 3 experience levels and 16 disciplines.

Take the next step in your career by becoming an ARIA Certified Instructor.

Thank you for being such a fabulous association and for giving such personal attention to each one of us. I appreciate all of your support.

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Riding Instructor Magazine

The official publication of the American Riding Instructors Association.

Published Quarterly, Riding Instructor keeps its readers well informed. Each issue is like a continuing education course in magazine form. Become an ARIA member to receive this valuable publication.

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American Riding Instructors Association

A National Association for Horseback Riding Instructors

ARIA Membership

Instructor Certification

I am grateful to be part of such a wonderful organization of professionals. Every ARIA instructor I have ever met has been the best example of integrity and professionalism - all that ARIA stands for.

Thank you for being such a fabulous association and for giving such personal attention to each one of us. I appreciate all of your support.

I completed the certification at Level II and it was a wonderful experience. I learned so much about myself just going through the procedure.

Getting certified was one of the best things I have done!

I appreciated and learned from the constructive criticism I received when I re-certified this year. ARIA is a wonderful and very professional organization. The magazine and its content are very helpful, too.

I am grateful to be part of such a wonderful organization of professionals. Every ARIA instructor I have ever met has been the best example of integrity and professionalism - all that ARIA stands for.

Thank you for being such a fabulous association and for giving such personal attention to each one of us. I appreciate all of your support.

I completed the certification at Level II and it was a wonderful experience. I learned so much about myself just going through the procedure.

Getting certified was one of the best things I have done!

I appreciated and learned from the constructive criticism I received when I re-certified this year. ARIA is a wonderful and very professional organization. The magazine and its content are very helpful, too.

I am grateful to be part of such a wonderful organization of professionals. Every ARIA instructor I have ever met has been the best example of integrity and professionalism - all that ARIA stands for.

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