Mission Statement

"CTHA establishes and upholds professional guidelines, standards and practices that protect and recognize horses working the field of equine therapy. While providing for the humane treatment of therapy horses through consistent training, supervision and documentation, we strive to uphold the highest level of safety and ethics in order to ensure the appropriate standard of care for clients who are seeking physical, mental, emotional and spiritual growth."

Purpose Statement

“The Certified Therapy Horse Association (CTHA®™) was founded in December 2001 by Mickey Kay Troxell, MS, CATS, CEAT II, and is a collaboration between the therapist, horse professional and the horse. We are the ONLY certification board for therapy horses. We were established to create standards and guidelines for utilizing horses in therapy.  These guidelines are in place to ensure appropriate help and growth for clients/patients, and most importantly the horse.”