CERT Horsemanship

CERT Horsemanship

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Lessons in riding (English and Western), driving, and general horsemanship building skills from the ground up for a comprehensive equestrian education.

American Riding Instructors Association (ARIA) Certified in Level II Driving, Recreational Riding, and Dressage. Focus in safety, confidence, and control.

04/28/2026

In this episode, I discuss the case for *not* escalating pressure. This ties in somewhat to the episode about the Wisdom of A. L. D’Endrödy.

https://www.patreon.com/posts/156472616

03/16/2026

Next Working Equitation group clinic with Judy Mackenzie on April 6th!

Start time 9am for the first group of up to six riders, second group 11am, afternoon obstacles start at 1.30 and 4pm respectively.

Come join the fun!

02/18/2026

The next clinic in Utah is scheduled and ready to go for May! The participant slots are full, but there's plenty of room for auditors.

Photos from CERT Horsemanship's post 01/30/2026

Today, I trimmed a client's new horse. The before shot doesn't quite do justice to the amount of material that needed to come off his feet, but I did remember to take a before and after of his hind foot, which is something I often forget to do.

I'm not sure when his last trim was, Supposedly he was up to date according to the prior owner, but judging by the stack of clippings in my hand, he was well overdue!

Holding the Lines and Whip | CERT Horsemanship 12/31/2025

I did an updated video on line and whip handling. The Audio is a little better, but more importantly the video is a lot clearer than the old one.

Holding the Lines and Whip | CERT Horsemanship Get more from CERT Horsemanship on Patreon

Putting to a cart with close-tipped shafts 12/16/2025

I'm playing with some new formats with the videos, using multiple views to show more clearly what is going on when harnessing and hooking. There is a learning curve, but I think I'm getting it.

Putting to a cart with close-tipped shafts I'm going to re-shoot this because the audio on the phone didn't pick up a d the GoPro audio is subpar.That said I hope people still find value in it until I...

11/22/2025

The latest episode of Easy in the Harness covers another driving rite of passage: the cheap harness.

What are features you look to avoid when acquiring a harness? What are your must-haves?

This episode covers many of the things to look out for when you're looking at a harness, whether it is new or used.

https://www.patreon.com/posts/143796509

11/04/2025

The ride-a-test clinic is coming up and there's still room for riders! Come on and join us on November 15th.

Measuring for a Vehicle | CERT Horsemanship 11/01/2025

Looking at a vehicle and not sure if it will work for your equine? Here's a video talking about the points to measure to help ensure a proper fit!

Measuring for a Vehicle | CERT Horsemanship Get more from CERT Horsemanship on Patreon

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Queen Creek, AZ
85142

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 7pm
Tuesday 6am - 7pm
Wednesday 6am - 7pm
Thursday 6am - 7pm
Friday 6am - 7pm
Saturday 6am - 2pm