American Association of Horsemanship Safety

AAHS concentrates on producing instructors and support staff who understand equestrian liability issues and who know that the best way to avoid a lawsuit is to avoid the accident. AAHS clinics put a heavy emphasis on teaching all participants how negligence law works and how to apply it to the horse industry environment in which they work. Both the Instructor Basic and the Full Instructor are trained in the Secure SeatSM method of teaching, which is the only trademarked, academically validated method of teaching riding. It results in an independent balanced seat. Riding Instructor candidates are able to teach the basics correctly to beginner through advanced riders. Riding Instructor–Basic candidates are able to teach the basics correctly to beginner and intermediate riders. Trail Guide candidates are competent in pre-ride instruction, have superior judgment, considerable cross-country riding experience, and an understanding of the hazards of rough-terrain riding in various climates. Trail Guide candidates must be at least 21 years old. Head Wrangler candidates have the added qualifications of being able to write a guest ranch program, select horses, and select and train staff in their various duties after they have gone through the two-day AAHS ranch course.