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ARIA is designed to confirm the instructor's knowledge of horsemanship, horses, riding instruction and the riding specialty that he/she teaches. Candidates for Certification may find it helpful to refresh their knowledge using the material below or similar material.

Helpful for all Specialties

Horses 3rd Ed. (Parts 1 and 2 recommended for study for the general knowledge tests) by J. Warren Evans.
Any good saddlery catalog or book (or any comprehensive source of information about saddles, bridles & bits).
US Equestrian Federation (USEF, formerly AHSA) Rule Book (Current edition - read chapters on your specialty). United States Equestrian Federation, 4047 Iron Works Pkwy., Lexington, KY 40511. Phone: 859-258-2472
Web: USEF Rule Book.

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