In 2009 NARHA/EFMHA decided to fully integrate into one association representing all of our members and disciplines, including: riding, interactive vaulting, equine-facilitated psychotherapy, driving and equine-facilitated learning; basically, meeting our mission to promote excellence in equine-assisted activities. Now that we are committed to one association, we need one name. Professional research is underway to help us identify the best name options for the association.
 
World Caf�-style discussions were held at each region conference in 2010 to create a dialogue about the association's future name, generate input from our members and other stakeholders and stimulate innovative thinking about our name. The first World Caf� was held at the 2009 National Conference, and approximately 1,300 individuals to date have taken part in the discussion either in person or online.

 

The association is interested in getting comments and insight from each member and stakeholder. Therefore, we are presenting electronically the four questions that were posed in person. If you were unable to attend any of the conferences or have already participated but thought later of a point you'd like to make, please take part by clicking here to give us your valuable feedback. 
 
Thank you in advance for engaging in this important process. We will keep you posted!

 

One of the prime objectives of the integration steering committee was to place strong equine facilitated psychotherapy/equine facilitated learning representation on each volunteer committee and task force. The list below highlights the volunteer leaders who have taken an active role in this exciting process.

 

NARHA Board of Directors: Jody Enget, Joe Callan

NARHA Board Governance Committee: Miyako Kinoshita

NARHA Board Finance Committee: Suzen Dyslin

Program & Standards Oversight Committee: Kristin Mason

Accreditation Committee: (TBD, candidate identified)

Certification Oversight Committee: Ann Alden

Equine Specialist Certification Subcommittee: Memree Stuart

NARHA Horses for Heroes: Mandy Hogan

Education Oversight Committee: Boo Martin (representing Equine Welfare)

Health & Education Advisory: Susan Rugari

Education Business Model Task Force: Leif Hallberg

Education Business Publications Task Force: Susanne Haseman

Equine Welfare Task Force: Kristin Mason

Faculty Development Work Group: (TBD, candidate identified)

Membership Oversight Committee: Leif Hallberg

Center Advancement Committee: (TBD, candidate identified)

Institutional Membership Task Force: Martha McNeil

Private Practitioner Task Force: Beth Duff (EFMHA transferred task force)

 

Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to ensure the integration progresses appropriately!