Certification: Trail Guide Level 4 Wilderness Certification

1795 Alysheba Way, Suite 7102, Lexington, KY 40509

Minimum age 18. Qualified to manage a trail riding program and able to organize and conduct extended pack trips into backcountry wilderness areas. Must be able to use a variety of packing equipment and tie a variety of hitches.

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
No
More than two years of work experience required?
No
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 3 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

On Site

CHA certifications are offered at CHA Program Member facilities that can provide the amenities, horses and equipment needed for the type of certification listed.
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Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.