To promote excellence in safety and education for the benefit of the entire horse industry. This is accomplished by certifying instructors, accrediting equine facilities and publishing educational resources.

CHA is a membership driven organization and proud of its grassroots heritage. Each member of CHA is eligible to vote, serve as a candidate for board election and participate in the shaping of the organization through volunteerism, committee participation and direct access to CHA senior management.

Any person, business, or association is invited to become a member of CHA. Members share in the mission of the organization, to promote excellence in safety and education in the horse industry and demonstrate that dedication to excellence by supporting CHA with membership fees, purchases and donations. Three types of membership (and multiple year memberships) are available:

TEAM CHA – for kids 15 years old and younger. For only $15 a year, youth members will receive one free issue of Blaze Magazine, quarterly newsletters with lots of fun activities, a membership card and sticker and a chance to win great prizes by just hanging around with horses.