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Sponsors
Online Education
Virtual Conference
Rescheduling OSWCs
A Notice About Phishing
COVID-19 Webinar
Center Renewal
Why I Belong
CHA Education
Regional Conferences
Workshops and Certifications
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PATH Intl. Sponsors
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Bronze - $5,000+ 
Pewter - $2,500+   
  
2020 Online Education
PATH Intl. Autism Spectrum Disorder & EAAT Online Course
 
Instructor Training for PATH International Equine Services for Heroes®  
 
PATH Intl. Online Mentor Training 
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International
Title Sponsor: Purina, the official feed of PATH Intl.
April 7, 2020
Click here for the most recent PATH Intl. communications about COVID-19.
Registration Is Open! PATH Intl. Virtual Conference 
Take advantage of social distancing while earning CEUs! 
 
Registration Is Now Open!
    
PATH Intl. Virtual Conference
May 7-8, 2020
 
If you have not yet experienced the virtual conference, this is the perfect time and it is the perfect opportunity to share, collaborate and gather with a global audience of equine-assisted activities and therapies professionals from the comfort of your favorite location. Click here to visit the virtual conference web page and read about sessions and presenters. 

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NOTE: Due to COVID-19, all Virtual Conference prices have been discounted for PATH Intl. Members!
 
Member discount price: was $219, now $150 
Standard (non-member) price: $269    
PATH Intl. Center Member price: (unlimited viewing; CEUs are good for three people): was $438, now $330  
 
Highlights
Building Resiliency: Combining Social-Emotional Learning and Equine-Assisted Learning for Youth at Risk
Tamara Merritt
Many youth today are experiencing great challenges, which ultimately can undermine their long-term well-being and health. Discover how one center created an experiential program combining Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) both in the classroom and in the arena to increase self and social awareness, relationship skills, decision making, and self-regulation.
 
Working with Parents During Stressful Times: Impact of Ambiguous Loss
Karyn Searcy & Kaitlyn Siewert
The purpose of this presentation is to review the development of parent-child (p-c) interaction from ages 0-3, and how that process is often impacted by the discovery that your child has a developmental disability or delay. We will compare and contrast the traditional trajectory of p-c interaction and the impact any diagnosis may have on families.  
Rescheduling Workshop and Certification Events 
In observance and support of the increased number of extended shelter-in-place and stay-at-home mandates, the association has made the decision to suspend all PATH Intl. on-site events through May 31, 2020. This primarily impacts workshop and certification events as all region conferences initially scheduled within this time frame have already been rescheduled.
 
Extensions will be granted to candidates impacted by this additional delay to on-site events. Please forward questions about extensions to Melissa Bryant.

We hope this news isn't a disheartening development. The decision to suspend on-site events has been made to support the health and success of candidates, faculty, center staff and the individuals they serve so that all may resume their invaluable activities as quickly as possible. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.Thank you for your patience as we navigate through this tough time together!
A Notice About Phishing 
Recent phishing schemes have been made using the PATH Intl. name in an attempt to gain "gift cards" from the recipient. PATH Intl. has updated its website to help slow the spam attempts using the association's name. PATH Intl. does not contract with third-party companies to sell its mailing list or member data. Please disregard any such fraudulent company solicitations.   
 
Phishing is the attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details (and, indirectly, money), by disguising as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. Read more.  
COVID-19 Impact Webinar Recording 
COVID-19 has impacted PATH Intl. centers in some unique ways. Almost 1,000 members joined us for the live webinar, COVID-19 Impact: Navigating the Present and Planning for the Future for Your Center and Participants.
 
Hosted by PATH Intl. and CEO Kathy Alm
Presented by Dana Butler Moburg
Moderated by Bret Maceyak 
 
Center Renewal Grace Period Extended
In response to centers that had to suspend services due to the current situation, PATH Intl. will extend the member center grace period until April 30, 2020. Centers may also renew with a payment plan to reduce the immediate financial impact. Contact Karen Province at [email protected] for more information.  The center late fee and the payment plan fee have also been waived for centers during this difficult time.  
Why I Belong 
During these stressful times and difficult circumstances, we know it is important to keep positive. We asked members at region conferences and elsewhere to share why they belong to PATH Intl. We'll highlight some great responses in each PATH Intl. eNews and on social media!
 
"I love the education, support and connection with
other like-minded, gifted individuals with a  
love for helping others and their  
equine partners."
Nancy Leslie   
 
Thank you, Nancy! 
Education From CHA  
The Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) has a new streaming video service on educational horsemanship. Click here to learn more. Also check out discounts on horsemanship education webinars.   
Regional Conference Dates and Registration
Questions? Contact Marsha Anderson, PATH Intl. region conference coordinator. Watch the eNews and region conference page for registration information as it becomes available. 
 
Region 1   Rescheduled to August 7-9, 2020, Newport, NH. Registration re-opens in late June.  
Region 2   Maryland State Meeting March 20-22, 2020 Canceled. 2021 information forthcoming. 
Region 3   March 20-22, 2021, South Carolina  
Region 4   Rescheduled to August 14-16, 2020, Michigan City, IN.  Registration re-opens in late June.  
Region 5   2020 Canceled. Next one is July 23-25, 2021, Lenoir City, TN  
Region 6   2020 Canceled. Next one is March 12-14, 2021, Madison, WI  
Region 7   State Meetings in 2021. 
Region 8   July 31-August 2, 2020, Georgetown, TX. Registration opens in May.   
Region 9   State Meetings in 2020. Next one is May 21-23, 2021, Yakima, WA  
Region 10  2020 Canceled. Next one is February 12-14, 2021, Cave Creek, AZ 
Region 11  2020 Canceled. Next one is April 2021, Fallbrook, CA

Region conference information is found here and will be kept updated as we know more. Please be kind and patient as your host committees and we do all we can to navigate this new challenge. Emails will be sent once we have confirmation of cancellations or rescheduled dates. Those emails will have instructions for refund requests, etc.  
PATH Intl. Events Calendar

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. You can locate contact information under Find a Center on the PATH Intl. homepage or on the PATH Intl. events calendar. For a full list of events, including host site details, visit the PATH Intl. events calendar.  
 
On-Site Workshops and Certifications 
June 5-8, 2020
June 10-13, 2020
June 11-14, 2020

June 15-18, 2020
June 17-20, 2020 June 25-28, 2020
June 27-30, 2020
July 24-27, 2020
July 26-29, 2020
Jul 29-Aug 1, 2020
Jul 30-Aug 2, 2020
Aug 6-9, 2020

Aug 15-18, 2020

Aug 20-22, 2020

Aug 27-30, 2020
Sep 1-4, 2020
Sep 23-26, 2020
Sep 24-27, 2020

Oct 14-17, 2020
Oct 22-25, 2020
Nov 4-7, 2020
Nov 11-14, 2020
Nov 11-14, 2020
Nov 16-19, 2020
Dec 2-5, 2020

Dec 4-5, 2020 
Reins of Life, Inc.
Wings of Hope Equitherapy
Pegasus Project Therapeutic Riding Center
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc.
People and Animal Learning Service
Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Academy, Inc.
Shining Hope Farms
Ivey Ranch Park
Equest
Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center
HorsePower Therapeutic Learning Center
Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center
Riding to the Top Therapeutic Riding Center
Pegasus Therapeutic Riding, Inc. #1451 *Workshop Only*
Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center
Hands & Hearts for Horses
New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding
Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy
Ivey Ranch Park
Shangri La Therapeutic Academy of Riding
Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center
Loudoun Therapeutic Riding, Inc.
Born 2 Be Therapeutic Equestrian Center
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc.
Reining Strength Therapeutic
Horsemanship
Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center *Certification Only* 
Michigan City, IN
Cleburne, TX
Yakima, WA

Old Lyme, CT
Bloomington, IN
Philadelphia, PA
Mt. Holly, NC
Oceanside, CA
Dallas, TX
Augusta, MI
Highpoint, NC
Chagrin Falls, OH

Windham, ME

Brewster, NY

Redmond, WA
Thomasville, GA
Bowling Green, KY
Gretna, NE

Oceanside, CA
Lenoir City, TN
Augusta, MI
Leesburg, VA
Center Valley View, TX
Old Lyme, CT
Richmond, TX

Augusta, MI 
 
Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning  Workshop and Skills Test  
Jun 20-23, 2020 
Jun 25-28, 2020

June 27-30, 2020 (rescheduled from May 4-7, 2020)  
Aug 12-16, 2020 (rescheduled from
May 27-30, 2020)
Aug 25-28, 2020) 
Sep 24-27, 2020
Oct 1-4, 2020
Oct 14-17, 2020
Horses with HEART, Inc.
On Eagles' Wings Therapeutic Horsemanship
Equest


Happy Trails Riding Academy
SIRE Therapeutic Horsemanship

Eagle Mount Bozeman
Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center, Inc.
GAIT Therapeutic Riding Center
Hearts & Horses, Inc.
Chino Valley, AZ 
Fairmont, WV

Dallas, TX


Tulare, CA
Hockley, TX
 
Bozeman, MT
Guyton, GA
Milford, PA
Loveland, CO
 
Driving  
Jul 21-22, 2020
Loudoun Therapeutic Riding, Inc. *Driving Demo Workshop Only*
Leesburg, VA

Interactive Vaulting  
Jun 1-4, 2020

Jun 13-15, 2020

Aug 28-31, 2020
Feb 11-14, 2021 
Reins of Life, Inc. * Workshop & Certification*
DreamPower Horsemanship *Workshop Only*
Hands & Hearts for Horses 
Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding 
Michigan City, IN

Gilroy, CA

Thomasville, GA
Johns Island, SC 
 
ATC
Aug. 14 - Oct. 10, 2020
Sep. 15 - Nov. 30, 2020 
Equest

High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. 
Dallas, TX

Old Lyme, CT 

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