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PATH Intl. Sponsors
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If you have questions about sponsoring PATH Intl., please contact
Kaye Marks.
Title Sponsor - $20,000+
the official feed of PATH Intl.
Gold Sponsor - $10,000+
Silver - $7,500+
Adequan, the offical equine welfare partner of PATH Intl.
Pewter - $2,500+
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PATH Intl. Online Education Calendar
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These courses may be used for instructor CEUs. Click on the date to register. Remember to log in to receive the member discount.
PATH Intl. Online Mentor Training Course
PATH Intl. Autism Spectrum Disorder & EAAT Online Course
Instructor Training for PATH International Equine Services for Heroes® Online Course
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Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International
Title Sponsor: Purina, the official feed of PATH Intl.
January 15, 2019 |
Celebrating PATH Intl. Members
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As the year unfolds, PATH Intl. looks forward to celebrating its 50th anniversary by celebrating association members to the fullest. Some fun things coming include a Facebook anniversary group where individuals can upload photos and videos and share stories about themselves and their lives in EAAT. To kick it off, we're looking for willing members to be highlighted in PATH Intl. eNews and social media throughout the year. Let's celebrate YOU! If you think this sounds fun, please click on the following link to answer a few questions about your journey with PATH Intl. and you could be the member of the month! Names will be chosen randomly and we'll request a photo from you and even ship you a special surprise gift if chosen!
Click here to be part of the fun!
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The PATH Intl. Virtual Conference will be April 23-24, 2019. Whether you are new to PATH Intl. or consider yourself a seasoned professional, the 2019 virtual conference will engage, energize and offer practical skills and guidance to support the rigorous requirements of being an EAAT professional. Watch for more details soon!
Deadline for Abstracts
Now is your opportunity to be part of the PATH Intl. online learning community and the third annual PATH Intl. Virtual Conference!
PATH Intl. is actively soliciting abstracts on important research, best practices, trends and developments that are of significance to association members and industry professionals for diverse online offerings in 2019. The association is especially interested in receiving abstracts from presenters with information focused on the field of equine-assisted activities and therapies, innovative programing, research or other related specialties. All topics and specialties are welcome! Want to get involved but not sure if you specialize in an area of educational need? Take a peek at what is in the works, s
ubmit an abstract and reach out to
Rachel Moore
with questions.
- Volunteer education
- Developing and sustaining a hippotherapy program in center services
- Unmounted programs across the ages
- Working with nonverbal program participants
- Special considerations for participants living with Down syndrome
- Lesson Planning for adults
- Creative marketing and branding support for EAAT programs
With a limited time commitment, you can provide others with the opportunity to lead their field.
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Looking for Videographers to Help With Education
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PATH Intl. strives to meet the diverse needs of EAAT professionals, paying particular attention to how we can offer association members proven educational approaches that open the door to enhanced professional development and learning opportunities. To that end, the education department is exploring new avenues of education and wants to get members more involved as well. We are currently looking to connect with premier accredited centers that have a staff videographer or independent videographers within the center community to help PATH Intl. offer more accessible "in-arena experiences" that many EAAT professionals are eager to experience and learn from in a virtual setting. If this sounds like something you or your program may like to help with, please email
Elias Holdman. We can't wait to connect!
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Last Opportunity Until April
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Register now for the Instructor Training for PATH International Equine Services for Heroes
® Online Course. This course will not be offered again until April, so take the opportunity now to learn from Michele Kane, Major, USMC (retired).
Registration closes January 30.
Date: February 1-22, 2019
CEUs: 12
Register Now
Major Kane holds PATH Intl. Therapeutic Riding Instructor and ESMHL certifications and is a member of the PATH International Equine Services for Heroes® Committee. She retired from the Marine Corps in 2011 and moved from North Carolina to Fort Collins, CO, in order to attend Colorado State University's (CSU) Equine Sciences program. During that time, she also completed her master's degree in professional mental health counseling (LPC). She first learned about equine-assisted activities and therapeutic riding while at CSU and decided to eagerly pursue her PATH Intl. Therapeutic Riding Instructor certification. Certified in 2013, Michele was quickly hired by Hearts & Horses Inc., a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center in Loveland, CO, to teach veterans part time. She worked for the Veterans Administration in Fort Collins as Veteran's Outreach Coordinator until she was hired by Hearts & Horses as a full-time instructor and Veteran's Program Coordinator, in January 2015. She has since been promoted to program director.
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Seeking Board of Trustees Members
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PATH Intl. is looking for a few dedicated professionals seeking to apply their expertise to our volunteer board of trustees. The governance committee is seeking individuals with a commitment to nonprofit and/or board governance. Areas of expertise desired include, but are not limited to individuals who have professional experience with third-party reimbursement management or advocacy, equine industry, Marketing/PR. Financial expertise is a plus. To learn more, click here. In addition to your consideration, please share this announcement with your network of colleagues and friends who might find such a position intriguing.
To apply, email
Kandis Branum. You will be sent an application and detailed description of our phased process that asks applicants to serve on a committee for a minimum of one year prior to being considered for board candidacy.
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Deadline Approaching for 2019 Award Nominations
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If you know of an outstanding equestrian, credentialed professional, volunteer, veterinarian or equine please nominate them for a PATH Intl. Award.
Regional award winners for credentialed professionals, volunteers, veterinarians and equines will be recognized at their region's conference and will go through a secondary nomination process to determine an international winner for 2019.
Winners of the child/youth, adult/independent adult and the PATH International Equine Services for Heroes® equestrian awards will be recognized at the 2019 PATH Intl. Conference in Denver, CO, along with the
credentialed professional, volunteer, veterinarian and equine international winners.
Visit the
awards page for more details, instructions and the forms for each category, including the James Brady Professional Achievement Award. Questions? Please contact
Missy Jean Dedrick.
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2019 Regional Conference Dates, Registration and Call for Abstracts
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Region 1 April 27-28, 2019, Amherst, MA
Region 3 March 29-31, 2019, Daniels, WV, registration opens in January
Region 4 May 16-18, 2019, Augusta, MI
Region 5 August 2-4, 2019, Ocala, FL
Region 7 February 22-24, 2019, St. Louis, MO,
registration is open
Region 8 August 2-4, 2019, LSU, Baton Rouge, LA
Region 9 May 31 - June 2, 2019, Redmond, WA
Region 10 May 3-5, 2019, Elbert, CO
Call for Abstracts
Share something new, cutting edge and important with your peers.
The 2019 PATH Intl. Regional Conferences are right around the corner. See the links below to submit an abstract to the regions currently accepting them. Watch your email for more details and for upcoming links for other regions. Share your knowledge; it helps make these conferences great!
Submit your abstract for each region by clicking the link(s) below:
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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.
Advanced Instructor
Feb. 4-6, 2019 |
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding
*Advanced Prep Workshop Only*
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Old Lyme, CT |
Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning Workshop and Skills Test
Mar. 18-21, 2019
Apr. 11-14, 2019
Apr. 13-16, 2019
May 6-9, 2019
May 16-19, 2019
June 2-5, 2019
Oct. 23-26, 2019
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Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Equest StableStrides Wings of Hope Equitherapy Hearts & Horses, Inc. |
Bend, OR
Redmond, WA
Old Lyme, CT
Dallas, TX
Elbert, CO
Cleburne, TX
Loveland, CO
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Interactive Vaulting
Feb. 1-3, 2019
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Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding
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Johns Island, SC
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Driving
Mar. 30-31, 2019
May 15-16, 2019
May 30-31, 2019
June 1-2, 2019 |
UpReach Therapeutic Equestrian Center *Driving Demo Workshop Only*
Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center
*Driving Demo Workshop Only*
DreamPower Horsemanship *Driving Demo Workshop Only*
DreamPower Horsemanship "Certification*
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Goffstown, NH
Augusta, MI
Gilroy, CA
Gilroy, CA |
Mentor
Jan. 25-26, 2019 Feb. 22-23, 2019 Mar. 16-17, 2019 Sep. 6-7, 2019 |
SUNY Cobleskill Equine Center The Equestrian Therapy Program Therapeutic Riding at Centenary (TRAC) SUNY Cobleskill Equine Center |
Cobleskill, NY Cridersville, OH Long Valley, NJ Cobleskill, NY |
ATC
Jan. 9-April 2019
Jan. 18-Mar. 11
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High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Equest |
Old Lyme, CT
Dallas, TX
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