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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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Center Renewal Packets
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Center renewal packets have been mailed.
This packet includes the PATH Intl. Standards for Certification and Accreditation CD. Please watch your mail.
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Permission to Print Standards Manual
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Title Sponsor: Purina, the official feed of PATH Intl.
March 1, 2016 |
Apply Now for PATH Intl. Conference Scholarships
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PATH Intl. Call for Abstracts Deadline MARCH 14
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The deadline to submit abstracts for the PATH Intl. Conference is March 14, 2016. No submissions will be accepted after March 14.
Abstracts may highlight an organization's innovations or personal research and how they may benefit the equine-assisted activities and therapies field.
Abstract submission will be handled electronically only.
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HUZZAH! Nominate Your Horses and Humans for the 2016 PATH Intl. Recognition Awards
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Recognize the outstanding individuals and equines at PATH Intl. Centers for their extraordinary accomplishments by nominating them for recognition at the national level.
Nominations 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 process is now easier than ever. All forms can be filled out online; simply fill out the online form and your response will be 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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New PATH Intl. Online Course: Spinal Cord Injuries, Paralysis and EAAT
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PATH Intl. is pleased to announce the launch of the 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.
The 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. thanks 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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Horses That Heal Documentary Now Available: Screening Showdown Competition for PATH Intl. Centers
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Horses That Heal, the documentary by PATH Intl. Media Sponsor RIDE TV and F2 Media, is available for purchase. Visit the iTunes store and RIDE TV to order your DVD today. Watch the trailer here.
PATH Intl. Centers interested in hosting a screening in their communities should enter the Screening Showdown Competition by filling out a requirements form and sending to RIDE TV by March 31, 2016. RIDE TV and F2 Media will fly out representatives to the winning center's screening.
The best way to stay in the loop with everything Horses That Heal is to join RIDE Nation by going to the website, clicking "Join" and filling out the form. Be sure to like the Horses That Heal Facebook Page (Horses That Heal) and follow it on Twitter (@HTHDocumentary).
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Thank You, Survey Respondents!
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PATH Intl. thanks the more than 1,000 instructors who participated in the Job Task Analysis survey in February. This analysis, conducted by an independent third party, will supply a foundational blueprint for the job of a therapeutic riding instructor and provide a basis for determining key competency criteria. This is the first step in a continuous process of improving PATH Intl. certification programs.
We are happy to announce that the winner of a $100 American Express gift card was survey respondent Ellie Hardnack. Congratulations, Ellie!
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Community Connections Corner
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Meet other PATH Intl. members, discuss topics of interest, share resources, post events, email members directly from the site and support peers. Join Community Connections, the PATH Intl. social media platform and discussion forum.
This month's featured Community Connections post is addressed to the Instructor Community where a member asks:
Hello,
I am helping run the Instructor Training (IT) program at our barn and one of the hardest things we run into is teaching the ITs how to give effective - and lots - of feedback. Some catch on really quickly, and others just don't know what to say or how to say it - they have a less developed eye and verbal response.
Mentors, what are some things that have helped you teach new instructors how to improve the amount and kind of feedback they give?
Instructors, what helped you learn to give good feedback while teaching?
Things I have done so far include:
- encouraging them to really research and know what they're teaching
- during the lesson feeding them prompts of what to say
- during the lesson prompting "why" after they say anything
- watching videos together and pausing to talk about what feedback we could give
- encouraging them to talk as much as possible during lessons (with riders that can take it)
Thanks!
If you have any helpful ideas, please click here to join the discussion. It is vital that PATH Intl. Instructors-in-Training receive the best mentoring possible to help them succeed and become top-notch instructors. Any and all feedback on this discussion is welcome!
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Equine Tips
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Stepping Into a Higher Intelligence
By Trish Broersma, PATH Intl. Equine Welfare Committee Member
It is often challenging to find ways to talk about working with horses as sentient beings, and to articulate what it is like to have a horse as an active co-facilitator in groundwork sessions for equine-facilitated psychotherapy and equine-assisted learning. There is an invisible, nearly indescribable quality that we are seeking in interactions. It goes beyond accomplishing measurable skills that we are used to seeking in performance-oriented, typical riding lessons or the usual horse training.
Last week Chi Gong Instructor Chad Moyer said that one of his greatest challenges with Chi Gong is to move out of "doing" into "following." 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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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.
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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 2-5, 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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