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Region Conferences |
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The NARHA 2011 Region Conferences are on the NARHA
website. Check the
Region Conferences page for dates and registration
information.
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"In riding a horse, we
borrow freedom."
~ Helen Thompson
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Save the Date |
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 While
it may seem that the NARHA 2010 National Conference
just finished, plans are already well underway for the
NARHA 2011 National Conference and Annual Meeting in
Lexington, KY. Mark your calendars now for Nov. 9-12,
2011, and plan on a week filled with learning in
sessions, networking with friends and colleagues and
celebrating the accomplishments of those in the
equine-assisted activities and therapies field. Watch
the
NARHA website for updates.
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Is Your Center Non-compliant? |
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So, you've
renewed your center membership but have received a letter from
NARHA stating that your center is non-compliant. Don't panic!
The most common reasons for non-compliance can be easily
resolved.
Below is a list
of reasons your center may have received the letter:
- Missing
complete renewal booklet
- Missing
instructor report
- Missing
membership dues
- Accreditation
fee of $100 or $150
- $50 late fee
- Insurance
policy number is missing or has not been updated
- Insurance
policy expiration date has not been updated
- Insurance
compliance was not signed and dated
- NARHA Center
Annual Statement of Compliance was not signed and dated
- NARHA Premier
Accredited Center Annual Statement of Compliance was not
signed and dated
- No instructor
or non-compliant instructor
Click here for an explanation of these issues and the steps
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XIV Congress of Therapeutic Riding |
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XIV Congress of Therapeutic Riding
Horses in Education and Therapy
Athens, Greece
April 24-27, 2012
FRDI/HETI is proud to announce the call for
abstracts for the 2012 Congress.
Click here to link to the Congress website and
put this amazing educational opportunity on your
calendar for 2012!
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Riding Discipline Bias?
Not in NARHA's Riding Certification Test |
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Whoa or Ho. Trot or Jog. Lope or Canter. Hmmmmm.....
Most horses understand these voice commands as well as
the rider's natural aids needed to perform them, no
matter what they're called. Horses show no bias when it
comes to doing their job.
The NARHA Riding Certification Subcommittee stresses
that the NARHA certification program and testing also
shows no bias. The subcommittee has gathered feedback
from certification candidates and recognizes some
clarification of the certification process, especially
the riding component, may be helpful.
Read the full article
here.
Click here for information on NARHA's
certifications.
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Nominate an Equine Veterinarian for AAEP Good Works
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The American Association of Equine Practitioners, a 2010 NARHA
co  nference
sponsor, is celebrating the "good works" of veterinarians who
are devoting time and expertise beyond the scope of their
everyday practice to help horses and the equine community.
To discover the Good Works of AAEP veterinarians, nominate a
Good Works candidate or find out how you can get started
volunteering, visit
www.aaep.org/goodworks.htm. For more information on
nominating a veterinarian for this program, contact Elizabeth
Troutman, publications coordinator, at
[email protected].
The American Association of Equine Practitioners is
headquartered in Lexington, KY, which will host the 2011 NARHA
National Conference November 9-12.
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Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning
Certification and Workshops |
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NARHA would like to accommodate individuals eager to be certified as Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning by holding more workshops and practical horsemanship skills tests. Help us add workshops for 2011! Workshops will now be offered with the new Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning practical horsemanship skills test if the host site chooses. Host sites can also host the practical horsemanship skills test without a workshop if they wish. This skills test is a requirement for certification.
If you are interested in hosting at a Premier Accredited facility or for more information, contact Tara McChesney at 800-369-7433 Ext 114 or [email protected]. Help get these workshops scheduled for 2011!
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Workshops and Certifications |
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Unless otherwise noted, contact
Tara McChesney at (800) 369-7433, ext. 114 for further
information. All dates are subject to change.
NARHA Advanced Level Certifications
April 29-May 1
Brave Hearts Therapeutic Riding and Educational Center in
Harvard, IL
May 20-22
Three Gaits, INC in Oregon, WI
June 1-3
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Center Inc in Old Lyme,
Connecticut
July 15-16
Ride On Center for Kids in Georgetown, Texas
NARHA Driving Workshops and Certifications
Workshop is held the first 3 days, certification is held the
last 2 days
April 26-29
Windridge Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Longview, Texas
June 2-4
Hands-on Workshop Only
Horse Power in Temple, NH
June 20-22
Demo Workshop Only
Brave Hearts Therapeutic Riding and Educational Center in
Harvard, IL
November 5-9
Gayla Driving Center/U.S. Driving for the Disabled, Inc.
NARHA Vaulting Workshop and Certification
Workshop is held first 3 days and certification is held on
the last day
Currently we do not have any workshops or certifications
scheduled for 2011. Please contact the NARHA office if you are
interested in hosting.
Mentor Training Workshop
March 26-27
Maryland Therapeutic Riding in Crownsville, Maryland
Please visit the
NARHA calendar for a list of 2011 Registered on-site
workshops and certifications (they are a light teal green
color). Please note the list is not complete. There will be more
Registered OSWC events added.
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NARHA News coordinator.
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