Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International -- February 6, 2024 | |
2024 PATH Intl. James Brady Professional Achievement Award and Equestrians of the Year Awards Nominations Open Through May 27th | |
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While nominations for region awards have now closed, there is still time to nominate deserving individuals for four international award categories. There are three equestrian award categories; Adult, Youth and PATH International Equine Services for Heroes® Equestrians of the Year, with one winner selected per category. The same form is used for all three categories and can be found here.
The James Brady Professional Achievement Award is given to a person who has made a significant contribution to the equine-assisted services industry. The nomination form can be found here and the reference forms are here. Completed James Brady Professional Achievement Award nominations and reference forms may be submitted to awards@pathintl.org. These international award nominations close May 27, 2024.
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Registration for the June Fundamentals of Equine-Assisted Learning Online Course is Now Open | |
Click here to register now. Pricing for the course is $425 for PATH Intl. members and $499 for non-members. Due to high demand for this course, we will be running two simultaneous cohorts, allowing for a total of 30 course participants June 1 through August 31, 2024. Questions about the course? Visit the EAL webpage to learn more. | |
PATH Intl. is Seeking a Communications & Social Media Marketing Intern for Summer or Fall 2024 | |
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PATH Intl. is looking for a highly motivated student who has completed their first year of college, to be a Communications and Social Media Marketing Intern for either the Summer or Fall 2024 semesters. Internship responsibilities include creating a library of branded social media content in Canva; posting to social media; creating a marketing plan to recruit a new generation to the EAS industry; and more. Additional projects and opportunities available dependent upon applicants’ skills and interests.
This is a part-time, unpaid position available to those seeking relevant resume-building experience through volunteer work, or those requiring an internship in exchange for college credit. Hours for this fully remote position are flexible with the ideal candidates able to volunteer 10 hours per week from June 3rd to August 16th 2024, and/or September-December 2024. Dates are negotiable depending upon the applicant’s needs. For more information and to apply please click here.
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PATH Intl. Health & Education Advisory Seeks Members | |
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What does the Health and Education Advisory do?
The advisory guides PATH Intl. staff on relevant internal education, new and upcoming research and review of third-party education partner content. Members also help with the review of region and international conference abstracts, consult on health and safety questions brought to PATH Intl. that relate to EAS topics, as well as provide relevant feedback on certain sections of the PATH Intl. Standards for Certification and Accreditation as requested.
Who is an ideal candidate?
Advisory members must be current PATH Intl. members, ideally with experience in one of the following areas:
- OT/PT/SLP
- Mental Health Providers
- Educators & Higher Education Faculty Members
- Researchers
- Nurses & Physicians
What is the time commitment?
Meetings are held virtually, once a month, with a typical commitment of an additional hour per month expected outside of meetings. During abstract review periods, advisory members can expect to spend an additional two-seven hours as needed.
How do you apply to be on the Health and Education Advisory?
Please fill out the 2024 PATH Intl. Volunteer Application found here. Select the Health and Education Advisory from the committee options.
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PATH Intl. Member Discount to Attend the 2024 American Hippotherapy Association Inc.'s Conference | | |
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The American Hippotherapy Association Inc. is hosting their biennial conference in sunny Jacksonville, Florida, March 7-9, 2024, and is offering a discount for current PATH Intl. members. Using the discount code "PATH" will reduce the AHA conference registration price to the early bird AHA member rate of $150 for the pre-conference and $550 for the regular conference registration. Click here for more information and to register. | |
Certification Maintenance Webpage is Getting a Makeover | |
We've heard your feedback. The content on the certification maintenance webpage will be slightly rearranged starting tomorrow, Wednesday, February 7th. The certification maintenance/renewal processes and requirements are NOT changing, only the way in which they are displayed on the webpage will change. We hope this rearrangement will help address frequent questions. | |
Spot the Signs of Equine Dental Pain with Tips from Zoetis, the Official PATH Intl. Equine Health & Wellness Partner | |
February is Equine Dental Health Month! Can you spot the signs of dental pain in your horse? Check out the Zoetis Equine Blog to learn how behavioral changes and dental pain may be connected. Knowing the common signs of dental pain in horses can help you more easily recognize when something is off, signaling a call or visit with your veterinarian to mitigate potential problems as quickly as possible. | |
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Survey of Instructor Perceptions of Horses in EAS | |
For more information about this survey and to participate please click 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 - Registration opens in February.
Region 2 ...June 8-9, 2024 - Virtual!
Region 3 ...March 22-24, 2024 - Toano, VA - Register Here
Region 4 . ...May 3-5, 2024 - Holland, MI - Registration opens in February.
Region 5 ...August 16-18, 2024 - Ocala, FL - Submit Abstract
Region 6 ...March 8-10, 2024 - Neenah, WI - Register Here
............... ...New! Show us your swag at Region 6! Click here for more information.
Region 7 ...February 16-18, 2024 - Gretna, NE - Register onsite. See you soon!
Region 8 ...August 2-4, 2024 - Dallas, TX - Submit Abstract
Region 9 ...June 14-16, 2024 - Ellensburg, WA - Submit Abstract
Region 10 ...September 13-15, 2024 - Sheridan, WY - Abstract submissions open in late Feb.
Region 11 ...April 12-14, 2024 - Fallbrook, CA - Register Here
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PATH Intl. Events Calendar | |
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Each certification has specific requirements that must be completed prior to registering for all PATH Intl. certification events. Please review the requirements in the respective certification handbooks, available for free on the PATH Intl. website. For more information about upcoming events click here. All event dates are subject to change and may be cancelled due to low registration. The deadline to register for an event is 30 days prior to the event's start date. Please contact certificationrequirements@pathintl.org with questions.
Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning (ESMHL) Workshop & Skills Tests:
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| March 13-16, 2024 | Temple Grandin Equine Center at Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO | | March 15-18, 2024 | Equest | Dallas, TX | | March 22-25, 2024 | Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center | Loxahatchee, FL | | March 22-25, 2024 | Carousel Park Equestrian Center TROT | Wilmington, DE | | April 4-7, 2024 | Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center | Redmond, WA | | April 16-19, 2024 | GAIT Therapeutic Riding Center | Milford, PA | | May 2-5, 2024 | UpReach Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Inc. | Goffstown, NH | | May 13-16, 2024 | Bison Strides EAS (NDSU Bison Strides) | Fargo, North Dakota | | May 23-25, 2024 | StableStrides | Elbert, CO | | June 6-9, 2024 | Good Hope Equestrian & Regenerative Farm, Inc. | Halifax, VA | | June 20-23, 2024 | Healing With Horses Ranch | Manor, TX | | June 27-30, 2024 | On Eagles' Wings | Fairmont, WV | | July 18-21, 2024 | Inspiration Ranch | Magnolia, TX | | August 15-18, 2024 | REINS California | Fallbrook, CA | | August 20-23, 2024 | Hearts & Horses Inc. | Loveland, CO | | September 5-8, 2024 | EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program | Virginia Beach, VA | | |
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Driving Workshop & Certification:
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| March 11-15, 2024 | ManeGait *Workshop & Certification Levels I & II* | McKinney, TX | | May 8-12, 2024 | Horse Power at Touchstone Farm | Lyndeborough, NH | | |
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