About CHA

 Rebecka is an independent instructor, coach, and trainer at Twin View Farm in Wasilla, Alaska, where she teaches around 30 students weekly and works with a small herd of 6 horses. She specializes in teaching beginning students basic groundwork and horsemanship skills, focusing on developing an independent seat, proper equitation, and critical thinking. Her goal is to help students become capable riders who can either become horse owners, pursue employment in the industry, or specialize in a discipline.

 Amy has been part of the CHA horsemanship program since 1998, starting as a camp staff member in the CHA rider level program. Her passion led her to become a certified CHA EWI Level 2 instructor. Amy has worked at various horse camps across Western Canada and currently teaches beginner/intermediate lessons at Birch Bay Ranch in Sherwood Park, AB. She is also a certified equine first aid instructor with Equi Health International. A lifelong learner, Amy strives to be the best rider and coach she can be, and enjoys trail riding, English riding, and performing in a Western drill team with her horse, Einstein.

 Teresa has been loving and working with horses for more than 40 years. She was thrilled to certify as a CHA instructor in 2014, then provide riding lessons and day camps to local city kids until she joined the barn management team at Timberline Ranch in 2018. Now retired, she continues to serve as a volunteer at Timberline, mostly in developing teaching tools and barn classes for camps. She rides her grulla QH mare, Moon, up mountain trails and along rivers in the Fraser Valley, BC as often as possible. 

Toni has been a certified IRD instructor since 2021 and has focused on providing safe, supportive, and engaging riding instruction for individuals of all abilities, with an emphasis on adaptive riding and beginner lessons at TROT, Therapeutic Riding of Tri-Cities.

As Trot’s Equine Operations Manager, Toni oversees the organization’s equine operations and plays an integral role in the care and management of the program’s horses. She also leads Trotter Club, a youth program designed to introduce children to horses and develop foundational horsemanship skills in a fun and supportive environment. 

In 2025, Toni and her dog Gia, became a registered therapy dog team, expanding her passion for animal-assisted connection and support beyond the arena. Outside of Trot, she enjoys participating in Equine Trail S

 Trisha's love for horses began early and grew into a lifelong passion. She explored many areas of the horse world, from trail riding and ranch work to barrel racing, Eventing, and Dressage, eventually earning her Bachelor of Science in Equine Science from Colorado State University. In 1998, Trisha became a certified CHA instructor and later earned her Master Instructor and Certifier titles. Currently, she focuses on learning and competing in Working Equitation. Trisha enjoys helping others stay safe and have fun with horses while promoting the many opportunities CHA offers.

 Jennifer started riding as an early teen. She graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelors of Science in Equine Science: Horse Production and Ranch Management. She continued her education at Canyonview Equestrian college where she was certified as a Level 3 English and Western instructor with a Level 2 trail certification. She has worked at Miracle Ranch and Canyonview camps. She packed mules in Yosemite’s backcountry for 17 seasons before moving to Grants Pass where she was introduced to instructing riders with disabilities. She achieved her Master Certification in Instructing Riders with Disabilities (IRD) and is an Assistant Certifier for IRD. She currently works at Crossing Bridges Therapeutic Riding Center.