Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International -- October 17, 2023 | |
Join us Next Week in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the Last PATH Intl. International Conference until Denver, Colorado, Fall 2025 | |
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Host Hotel - Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Concord Golf Resort & Spa
5400 John Q. Hammons Dr. NW, Concord, NC
(704) 455-8200
Register Onsite Starting October 26th
Member Discount Onsite Rate: $660
Non-Member Onsite: $760
Higher Education Students
Student/Faculty Member: $495
Student Non-Member: $505
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Conference Volunteer Opportunities
Looking to make some new connections at conference? Volunteering is a great way to meet new people while also helping the PATH Intl. staff make conference a huge hit! Please sign up using this link to see all available roles and times. For questions contact host committee volunteer chair, Steph Pharr, at stephie.pharr@gmail.com.
Conference Hotel Room Options
Marriott Courtyard Charlotte Concord
7201 Scott Padgett Pkwy, Concord, NC
(704) 453-2600
Residence Inn by Marriott
7601 Scott Padgett Pkwy, Concord, NC
(704) 454-7862
Homewood Suites by Hilton Concord Charlotte
7300 Scott Padgett Pkwy, Concord, NC
(980) 313-3100
View the full agenda & read speaker bios here today!
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Member Spotlight Campaign Stories Needed | |
PATH Intl. is working on a new membership spotlight campaign for social media to demonstrate the value and impact of being a PATH Intl. Member at any membership level. We are looking for PATH Intl. Members interested in being featured on our social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & LinkedIn) and having their centers tagged. To participate please fill out this short Google Forms survey and upload a photo or two of yourself. | |
Nominations are being accepted for the PATH Intl. Credentialing Council until October 31, 2023 | |
Interested in serving on the PATH Intl. Credentialing Council? Know of someone you think would represent you and fellow members well as a member of the council? Nominations are open until October 31, 2023, for members serving terms of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026. Learn more about joining the credentialing council here. | |
American Horse Council Seeks Interns for Fall 2023 & Spring 2024 | |
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The American Horse Council (AHC) is seeking student interns for Fall 2023 (October-December) or Spring 2024 (January-March). All internships can be completed remotely, but opportunities are also available for students wishing to experience government affairs activities in person in Washington, D.C. All projects are supervised by AHC staff and are limited to 12 week terms. Students may choose to receive course credit or a financial stipend (up to $125 per week dependent on agreed upon project commitment). Project commitments typically range from 10-20 hours per week. The AHC is also able to accommodate thesis projects and other student lead research academic credit needs. For more information including available opportunities click here.
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Applications are Open for the 2024 Teresa Morris New Generation Higher Education PATH Intl. Conference Scholarship | |
The Teresa Morris New Generation Higher Education Conference Scholarship is awarded annually to one person who is a current student and a PATH Intl. Higher Education Student Member, or a PATH Intl. Individual Member. This unique opportunity is for those new to the industry and those who have been working in the industry to experience a PATH Intl. Region Conference. The scholarship may be used to pay for registration fees to any PATH Intl. Region Conference in 2024. Applications can be found here and are due January 8th, 2024. | | |
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From the acclaimed director of Harry and Snowman and Life in the Doghouse, ParaGold follows the lives of four Paralympic equestrian hopefuls as they vie for a spot on the U.S. Paralympic Dressage team.
The inspiring personal stories and unmatched tenacity of these athletes make ParaGold a riveting, intimate look inside one of the world’s great athletic stages. ParaGold is now available to stream and on DVD!
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Interactive Vaulting Clinic in Indiana | |
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Equestrian Vaulting USA Region X, Reins of Life, Inc., and the PATH Intl. Interactive Vaulting Certification Sub-committee invite all interested PATH Intl. Professionals to attend an interactive vaulting clinic on Saturday, November 18th from 10am - 4pm at Reins of Life, Inc., in South Bend, Indiana. The clinic will focus on the competitive side of vaulting including the compulsories/vaulting positions, and freestyles, as demonstrated by Reins of Life, Inc., interactive vaulting students and Amanda Bubb, PATH Intl. Certified Interactive Vaulting Instructor and PATH Intl. Interactive Vaulting Certification Sub-Committee member. If you have been interested in learning more about vaulting, this clinic is your chance! Please contact amanda.bubb@reinsoflife.org if you have questions or are interested in attending.
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Equine Joint Health Tips for Fall and Winter from Zoetis | |
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Dr. Holly Helbig is a sports medicine expert who kindly offered to share equine joint care tips in preparation for the seasons ahead! In her own words, “until horses can sign up for yoga, there are effective ways to manage joint pain.” Read Dr. Helbig’s joint care and conditioning insights by visiting the Zoetis Equine blog here.
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Recordings available now for PATH Intl. Members only
Sign into PATH Intl. Member Connection and click the drop-down menu on resources, or simply click here for the page. If you cannot see the recording link, confirm you have logged in. The newest offering in the library is a Lunch and Learn: Why Care About Equine Cognition. Watch now for 1.5 CEUs!
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Questions about regional conferences? Contact Marsha Anderson, PATH Intl. region conference coordinator. Watch eNews for abstract submission and/or registration information as it becomes available. You can also visit the region conference webpage to find more detailed information for all region conferences.
Region 1 ....April 19-21, 2024 - Amherst, MA - Submit Abstract
Region 2 ...2024 TBD
Region 3 ...March 22-24, 2024 - Toano, VA - Submit Abstract
Region 4 . ...May 3-5, 2024 - Holland, MI - Submit Abstract
Region 5 ...August 16-18, 2024 - TBD, FL
Region 6 ...March 8-10, 2024, Neenah, WI - Submit Abstract - Closing soon!
Region 7 ...February 16-18, 2024, Gretna, NE - Registration opens in December
Region 8 ...August 2-4, 2024 - TBD
Region 9 ...June 14-16, 2024 - Ellensburg, WA - Abstract submissions open in November
Region 10 ...September 13-15, 2024 - Sheridan, WY
Region 11 ...April 12-14, 2024 - Fallbrook, CA - Submit Abstract
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PATH Intl. Events Calendar | |
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Unless otherwise noted, contact Bret Maceyak at (800) 369-7433, ext. 114, with questions. All dates are subject to change. To register for an event, please contact the host site directly. Locate contact information under Find a Center or on the PATH Intl. events calendar.
Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning (ESMHL)
October 25-28, 2023--------------Horses Help, Phoenix, AZ
November 10-13, 2023.............Dream Catchers at the Cori Sikich Therapeutic Riding Center, Toano, VA
November 16-19, 2023-----------High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. Old Lyme, CT
December 1-3, 2023.--------. --- EquiCenter Inc., Honeoye Falls, NY
December 7-10, 2023.----------- Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding - STAR, Lenoir City, TN
December 7-10, 2023.----------- DreamPower Horsemanship, Gilroy, CA
February 23-26, 2024.----------- EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program, Virginia Beach, VA
April 16-19, 2024.----------------- GAIT Therapeutic Riding Center, Milford, PA
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Thank You to Our Sponsors | |
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