The Riding Academ

Rusty Hill

Barn Manager & Riding Instructor
The Riding Academy (1994 – Present)
Riding Instructor & Trainer
Hill’s Arabians – The Family Ranch (1984 – 1994)

Memberships

  • Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association – Life Member (Since 2002)
  • Certified Horsemanship Association – Life Member (Since 1997)
  • American Vaulting Association – Life Member (Since 2009)

Certifications & Accreditation’s

Certified Horsemanship Association (C.H.A.)

  • Certified Riding Instructor Level 2/2 (1997 to present)
  • Certified Vaulting Coach Level 2 (03/29/07 to present)
  • Assistant Site Visitor (2004 to present)

Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (E.A.G.A.L.A.)

  • Equine Specialist Level 1 (Since 2002)

Additional Certifications

  • Emergency Medical Technician (E.M.T.) (12/31/00 to 12/31/03)
  • First Aid (2004 to present)
  • C.P.R. (1994 to present)
  • Life Guard (2003 to present)
  • 4-H Riding Instructor and Leader (1997 to 2000)

Clinics Attended

  • C.H.A. Certification – Vaulting Coach Clinic (2007, 30 hours)
  • C.H.A. Accreditation – Site Visitor Training (2004, 6 hours)
  • Burns Ranch Tour (2003, 2 hours)
  • E.A.G.A.L.A. – Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Level 1 Certification Training (2003, 21 hours)
  • George Morris’ Instructor’s Clinic (1999, 2 days)
  • C.H.A. Certification Clinics (1997, 2000, 2003)
  • Cal Poly Clinic – Jumping Course Design, Equine Nutrition, Digestive Disorders, Hippology (1999)
  • Pony Club Clinic – Judging D1 through C1 Level (2001)
  • A.V.A. West Coast Judges Forum (2002, 14 hours)
  • Clinton Anderson Downunder Horsemanship (2008, 7.5 hours)

Apprenticeships

  • Valley View Vaulting (2004, 30 hours)

Expo Participation

  • Equine Affaire (2005 – 2008) – 4 to 16 hours annually

Volunteer Work

  • Riverside Sheriff’s Department Mounted Posse (2000 – 2004)
  • Volunteer for C.H.A. Booth at Equine Affaire (2006 – 2008)

Non Equine Achievements

Certifications & Accreditations-

  • Running Target 10M Mixed Master
  • Running Target 10M Olympic Master
  • Running Target 50M Mixed Master
  • Running Target 50M Master
  • P.C. 832 Arrest & Firearms
  • CA Guard Card

Awards & Competitive Achievements

  • International Distinguished
  • 1994 World Champion
  • 1992 Olympic Team
  • 1995 Pan American Team
  • 14 National Championships
  • CA State Champion (1989 – 2000)
  • Montana State Champion (1993)
  • Florida State Champion (1986)
  • Arkansas State 10M & 50M Champion (1993)
  • 1994 World Record Holder
  • 15+ National Titles
  • U.S. National Team Member (1986 – 1998)
  • Regional Champion (1986)
  • Competed in 20 World Cups
  • Competed in Numerous Grand Prix Events

Rusty Hill brings a lifetime of experience in equestrian training, vaulting, and competition, coupled with a strong background in safety and first aid. His extensive certifications and competitive history reflect his dedication to excellence in horsemanship and instruction.