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PATH Intl. Sponsors
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If you have questions about sponsoring PATH Intl. or exhibiting at the 2016 PATH Intl. Conference and Annual Meeting, please contact
Kaye Marks.
Title Sponsor - $20,000+
the official feed of PATH Intl.
Gold Sponsor - $10,000+
Silver - $7,500+
Pewter - $2,500+
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Title Sponsor: Purina, the official feed of PATH Intl.
February 16, 2016 |
New PATH Intl. Online Course: Spinal Cord Injuries, Paralysis and EAAT
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PATH Intl. is pleased to announce the launch of its next online course: Spinal Cord Injuries, Paralysis and EAAT. This 3-week PATH Intl. education course aims to provide focused education on conditions related to spinal cord injuries (SCI) and paralysis, and to discuss best practices for providing Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies (EAAT) to individuals with physical and/or emotional challenges related to living with SCI and paralysis.
This course will offer instructors an understanding of SCI conditions and how to apply this knowledge to the development of safe and effective EAAT lesson plans. Course curriculum will focus on integrating new ideas for offering a participant-centered approach to planning and facilitating EAAT.
PATH Intl. would like to thank the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation for underwriting the content development of this new online course.
The first section of the PATH Intl. Spinal Cord Injuries, Paralysis and EAAT online course will begin March 1, 2016, and run each month during 2016.
Click here for course syllabus, pricing and registration information.
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Nominate Your Horses and Humans for the 2016 PATH Intl. Recognition Awards
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Do you have an exceptional equestrian at your PATH Intl. Member Center that you would like nationally recognized? Do you admire a particular credentialed professional? Does a special horse, mule or mini with a priceless attitude call your center home? Does a volunteer or veterinarian go beyond what you expect at your PATH Intl. Center? Recognize these individuals and equines for their extraordinary accomplishments by taking a few minutes to nominate them.
Nominations for awards to be announced at this year's conference are due no later than May 20, 2016, 11:59 p.m. MDT, but it is not too soon to start filling out your nomination forms to avoid a last minute rush!
The nomination forms make the nomination process easier than ever. All forms can now be filled out online directly; no need to worry about having the right PDF software or email program. Simply fill out the online form and your response is automatically submitted!
Click here for more information on award nomination submission and for the links to the fillable forms.
If you have any questions, please email Karen Province or call her at (800) 369-7433, ext. 103.
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2016 PATH Intl. Conference and Annual Meeting Call for Abstracts
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The 2016 PATH Intl. Conference is November 2-5, 2016, in Williamsburg, VA. At this time PATH Intl. is conducting a call for abstracts. You are invited to submit an abstract highlighting your organization's innovations or personal research and how they may benefit the equine-assisted activities and therapies field.
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Riders Assistance Fund Scholarship to a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center: DEADLINE FEBRUARY 25, 2016
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PATH Intl. is pleased to grant one Riders Assistance Fund Scholarship to a child equestrian at one PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center in 2016. The application can be found under "My Center Membership" (you must be logged in). All applications are due by February 25, 2016. Each center may nominate only one child.
Questions? Please contact Cher Smith or call her at (303) 452-1212, ext. 123.
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Horses That Heal Documentary Available in March
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Equine Tips
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 Best Foot Forward: Tips for Winter Hoof Care
By Christina Russell, PATH Intl. Equine Welfare Committee Member
Last week marked the first big snowstorm of the season in the Northeast, which brought some states serious snow accumulation while other areas maintained record high temperatures for this time of year. Horse owners are familiar with the challenges that snow, ice and freezing temperatures bring but erratic weather patterns with temperatures shifting from warm to freezing can be equally difficult to manage.
At this point in the year, your horse should already be barefoot or equipped with whatever method of traction device your farrier recommends. Rim shoes, rubber popper pads and Borium are all excellent additions to a standard shoe to reduce snow build up and potential slipping. Regardless of the approach you have taken to protect your horse during the winter it is crucial to remember that this is only the first step to caring for their hooves. Read more
The PATH Intl. Equine Welfare Committee is making a commitment to refine and deepen our perspective of equine well-being to include the physical, mental and emotional well-being of our wonderful four-legged partners. Join us on this journey. Please add your thoughts on the PATH Intl. Community Connections page. It is our desire that these tips start a further discussion on Community Connections. Any thoughts? We appreciate hearing from you!
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State Meetings and Region Conferences Information - Earn CEUs
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Center Membership Renewal
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The deadline to renew your center membership was December 31, 2015. Renew as soon as possible in order to avoid a lapse in your membership. You must include a $50 late fee with your renewal.
Online center renewal for 2016 is available, and it is especially easy to renew your membership before it expires. With the elimination of paper, you'll end any worry about losing your form on the desk or in the mail.
Click here to renew online. NOTE: The center's primary contact or executive director must be logged in to their personal account in order to renew online.
If you need to update the primary contact for your center, please send in a center change notification form or a premier accredited center change notification form.
Of course, if you prefer to send in a hard copy renewal, that is still an option. Download and complete the center renewal booklet and renewal invoice, and mail it in.
Centers that prefer to pay by check may complete the center renewal booklet online and mail or use an electronic check for center membership dues.
For more information about renewing your center membership, please visit our FAQ page or the Center Renewal page.
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Grant Opportunity Through America's Horse Cares Grant Program
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Through America's Horse Cares Grant Program, the American Quarter Horse Foundation (AQHF) is accepting grant applications by organizations offering equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) to those with emotional, physical and/or cognitive challenges. The deadline for submissions is March 1, 2016. Click here for information.
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Survey: How Music Is Used in EAAT Programs
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Sarah Lynn Rossi is a music therapy intern who works in a therapeutic riding facility under the supervision of Sister Ann Frances, PATH Intl. Certified Registered Instructor, Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning and music therapist. She is investigating if and how music is being used in other equine-assisted activities and therapies programs. This brief nine-question survey will serve as a tool to further inform music therapists and PATH Intl. Certified Professionals about the use of music in EAAT. If you have questions, please email Sarah Rossi. Thank you!
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PAC Featured in Florida Newspaper
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Congratulations to Hope Therapy, a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center in Middleburg, FL, which was featured on the front page of the Jacksonville Times Union on January 11, 2016. Click here to read the story.
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Instructor Receives Grant for Center
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Kari Ann Owen, a PATH Intl. Certified Registered Instructor, was awarded a Seedlings of Change mini-grant. Click here for pictures and videos of Kari Ann and her program Wildhorse in Missoula, MT. Congratulations, Kari Ann!
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SmartPak Horse of the Month
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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. 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 onsite workshops and certifications, visit the
PATH Intl. events calendar.
Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning Workshop and Skills Test
SIRE Therapeutic Horsemanship
Hockley, TX
March 16-19, 2016 |
Dream Catchers at the Cori Sikich Riding Center
Toano, VA
March 31 - April 3, 2016
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GAIT Therapeutic Riding Center
Milford, PA
April 14-17, 2016 |
Horses Help
Phoenix, AZ
April 14-16, 2016 |
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding
Old Lyme, CT
April 21 - 23, 2016 |
North Dakota State University
Fargo, ND
May 16-19, 2016 |
Potter's Ranch
Union, KY
May 17-19, 2016 |
Reins of Life
South Bend, IN
June 16-19, 2016 |
Hearts & Hooves
Sherwood, AR
July 7-10, 2016 |
Agape Therapeutic Riding
Cicero, IN
August 8-11, 2016 |
Eagle Mount Bozeman
Bozeman, MT
August 17-20, 2016 |
UpReach Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc.
Goffstown, NH
September 22-24, 2016 |
Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center
Elbert, CO
October 20-23, 2016 |
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Advanced Instructor Certification
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High Hopes Therapeutic Riding
Old Lyme, CT
May 23 - 26, 2016
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Workshop Only
Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center
Augusta, MI
June 2-4, 2016
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Workshop Only
BOK Ranch, Inc.
Woodside, CA
August 23-25, 2016 |
Workshop Only
Hearts & Horses, Inc.
Loveland, CO
September 3-5, 2016
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Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center
Augusta MI
October 7-9, 2016 |
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Vaulting Certification
Equine-Assisted Therapies of SF
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
April 7-10, 2016 |
Ivey Ranch Park
Oceanside, CA
April 20-22, 2016 |
Mentor Training
Free Spirit Riders, Inc.
Fond du Lac, WI
April 8-9, 2016 |
Ivey Ranch Park
Oceanside, CA
April 17-18 |
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding
Old Lyme, CT
May 6-7, 2016 |
Ivey Ranch Park
Oceanside, CA
October 9-10, 2016 |
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