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Support NARHA on eBay
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You can now support NARHA on eBay! Donate 10 to 100 percent of
any item up for sale and choose NARHA as your cause. Click
here for more information.
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NARHA Store Items Discounted at Equestrian Collections
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Many
NARHA items are being offered at closeout prices at Equestrian
Collections.com, including polo shirts, sweatshirts, window
decals, and padfolios. Discounts of at least 30% are offered.
Visit the store to see all the items!
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Member-Get-A-Member Drive
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NARHA knows its current members are the best possible source
for new members who could benefit from all NARHA has to offer.
With our special Member-Get-A-Member drive, we've made
referring colleagues to NARHA easier than ever!
Click here to learn program details!
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Seeking Region Representative Nominations
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NARHA's annual
nomination process for region representatives is under way.
This year nominations are being accepted for odd-numbered
regions: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11. NARHA Region Representatives
serve as ambassadors for the association and NARHA membership
including recruiting, retaining and recognizing members;
collaborating with groups in and outside of NARHA that can
positively impact the success of NARHA members; leading NARHA
recognition of center and individual members and participants;
and helping to coordinate states, regions and NARHA
communities into effective networking systems.
The requirements for NARHA Region Representatives include:
� Be a current NARHA voting member (individual or life)
� Be a NARHA member for at least two years prior to
nomination with the exception that if the member expresses a
strong interest in assisting and supporting NARHA and has
already taken steps to do so, and that individual receives a
recommendation from the current region representative and
support from the region membership.
� Have a strong interest in assisting and supporting
NARHA's development and growth.
� Is a resident within the region represented.
� Is encouraged to represent and serve as a voice for one
or more of the diverse communities in NARHA.
� Is willing to be an advocate for members' success.
� Is committed to active participation in volunteer
activities.
� Has access to email and other electronic support for
communication ease.
Click here for a nomination form. Please have all
nominations to your current region representative no later
than June 1. The ballot for voting will be available in
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Attention NARHA Membership! Board Nominations Needed
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In an effort to
provide diversity and to maximize the effectiveness of the
NARHA Board of Trustees, the Governance Committee is
requesting NARHA members' help. The committee reviewed the
current board matrix and came up with the areas we need to
strengthen or in which we are lacking expertise on our board.
The Governance Committee is charged with providing nominations
of candidates who have skill sets in the following areas:
1. Financial
experience, ideally CPA's with nonprofit experience,
2. Strong
connections and networking in the corporate sector,
3. Business
owners or corporate executives who have an interest in the
NARHA mission,
4. Strong
experience in national and/or international fundraising or
development work,
5.
Professionals in the medical, pharmaceutical or rehabilitation
industries.
Please help by
submitting names of prospective board members who you believe
would be an asset to NARHA.
Click here for the board job description and an
application. Candidates should also include their resume.
Names should be submitted to the
Governance Committee by May 15, 2011.
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Limited-Time Special Offer for Conference Registration
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We
are very excited to be able to offer our members a
limited-time special registration fee for the 2011 NARHA
National Conference and Annual Meeting. The
limited-time online registration fee is $475 for NARHA
members.
You won't be able to pick sessions yet, but we know that this
conference will be an extraordinary experience that will
include enhanced educational content, the annual awards
banquet and the horse expo, which will be held at the
beautiful Kentucky Horse Park. You will have the opportunity
to select specific sessions once they become available.
This offer is only available via online registration. No phone
or fax orders will be accepted. Official online conference
registration will begin in the summer of 2011. The 2011 summer
issue of NARHA's Strides magazine will also include
the hard-copy registration booklet for those preferring to
register via fax or mail.
This limited-time offer cannot be combined with any other
discount offers (including the discount for Premier Accredited
Centers). The offer
expires July 5, 2011.
Click here to take advantage of the best savings for
conference registration!
Book a
room at the Hyatt Regency Lexington: (859) 253-1234 or
click here to reserve a room online. Use code g-NARH.
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Region Conferences
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NARHA Region 9 Conference, Hailey ID
May 20-22, 2011
Hosted by Sagebrush Equine Training
Center for the Handicapped
This is the last week to register for
the NARHA Region 9 conference. The region 9 conference will go on
as planned. You will not want to miss this event as you spend time
with friends and colleagues while you also acquire your continuing
education hours.
Registration will be open through May
6th so register now. Click here to
download a registration form and email or fax it back to
Jaime Covington at (303) 252-4610. Or you can
register online.
NARHA Region 7 Conference, Springfield, MO
July 29-31, 2011
Save the date, July 29-31, for the
upcoming NARHA Region 7 conference. Don't miss this event! Spend
time with friends and colleagues while you also acquire continuing
education. Registration will be open soon so look for information
to be coming to you via email. You can also check the
regional conference section of our website.
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NARHA Disaster Relief Fund
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We know that many areas of the United States have recently been
hit with severe storms and tornadoes. Our thoughts and prayers go
out to those who have been affected.
This is a reminder that NARHA has a Disaster Relief Fund. Any
NARHA center in good standing that is in immediate need of
financial assistance due to a catastrophic disaster may apply
through the NARHA Disaster Relief Fund Committee, attn: Director
of Membership at
[email protected]This e-mail address
is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to
view it . The grant can fund any kind of expense relevant
to NARHA Center programs.
Click here for more information and to download the form.
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Equine Welfare Tip From the Equine Welfare Committee
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The Right
Horse for the Job
By Heidi J.
Potter, Equine Welfare Committee Member
It can be difficult to determine how much weight a horse can
comfortably carry. We know to consider age, breed and physical
condition. There is also the well-known statistic of horses being
able to carry 20 percent of their body weight for tack and rider.
However, another big consideration is the rider's physical
ability. The feel of the weight the horse receives can differ
greatly when you compare a rider with good balance and correct
posture who supports herself, with a rider who does not. A large,
well-balanced rider can be easier to carry than a smaller,
ill-balanced rider.
A couple of analogies may help with this. For example, consider
the 40 pound dog that turns into 80 pounds when you carry him
toward a tub full of water. It's a pretty amazing transformation.
Not only does he feel heavier, but the difficulty increases when
he begins to squirm and struggle. You may feel like you need four
arms and a lot more muscle to get the job done.
Another analogy is the act of lifting and carrying a child. The
willing and/or awake child reaches up to you. Effortlessly, you
swing them up and onto your hip. Compare lifting and carrying that
same child while asleep or in full-blown temper tantrum mode. One
supports his own weight and maintains his own balance. The other
does not support his own weight and may also be creating
additional movement. Even though the actual weight has not
changed, the feeling of the weight you carry is very different.
In therapeutic riding situations, instructors often deal with
students who are unable to support themselves and who struggle
with balance. This puts an extra burden on the horse. It is
important to consider this when determining the right horse for
the job.
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Rally to
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Honor for ALL will be hosting "Visible Honor for Invisible
Wounds," a rally to commemorate the first anniversary of National
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day as well as promote
awareness of PTSD and its effects on our veterans and society in
general. The event will be Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m., at Upper
Senate Park, US Capitol Grounds in Washington, DC.
Any
combat veteran or representative of a combat veteran having
received a wound, visible or invisible, as a result of
participation in armed conflict in defense of our nation
may receive VIP passes by contacting Karen Ann Grey:
[email protected], at Honor for ALL.
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What You
Need to Know About the Revocation of Tax-Exempt Status |
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The IRS will soon
release the first Nonfiler Revocation List, identifying nonprofits
whose tax-exempt status has been revoked for failure to file an
annual return. Even if your organization is not on the list, the
revocations could affect you.
As many as 321,000
nonprofits may appear on the Nonfiler list. Anything affecting
that many organizations has the potential to have broad impact
throughout the nonprofit sector. Download
"What Automatic Revocation of Nonprofit Tax Exemptions Means for
You: A Review for Nonprofits, Grantmakers, and Donors" to
learn more.
Written by
GuideStar staff, this short but thorough report:
- outlines the reasons behind the revocations;
- analyzes by organization type the nonprofits the IRS has
identified as being at risk;
- defines how the revocations will affect different audiences;
and
- lists resources where readers can get more information.
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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. To register for
an event, please contact the host site directly.
NARHA Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning
Workshop and Practical Skills Testing
May 12-15
North Carolina Therapeutic Riding Center in Mebane, NC
If you are interested in attending, please call the center
immediately as they need more people to sign up in order to
hold this event. May 26-29
Ride On Center for Kids in Georgetown, TX
June 18-21
Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation, Inc., in Boxford, MA
October 19-22
Hearts and Horses in Loveland, CO
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, CT
July 15-16
Ride On Center for Kids in Georgetown, TX
NARHA Driving Workshop and Certification combination
event
Workshop is held the first 3 days; certification is held
the last 2 days
November 5-9
Gayla Driving Center/U.S. Driving for the Disabled, Inc., in
Lexington, KY
If you wish to attend, please call the center and get your
spot paid for!
NARHA Driving Workshop only June 2-4
Horse Power in Temple, NH
This event has been canceled.
June 20-22
Brave Hearts Therapeutic Riding and Educational Center in
Harvard, IL
If you are interested in attending, please call the center
immediately as they need more people to sign up in order to
hold this event.
NARHA Vaulting Workshop and Certification
Workshop is held first 3 days, and certification is held
on the last day
August 25-28
Riding to the Top in Windham, ME
Mentor Training Workshop
May 19-20
Sagebrush Equine Training Center for the Handicapped in
Hailey, ID
Please visit the
NARHA calendar for a list of 2011 Registered On-Site
Workshops and Certifications.
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NARHA News coordinator.
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information exchange and an opportunity for communication for
members in the field of equine assisted activities. The
opinions, practices or products presented in NARHA News do
not necessarily reflect NARHA policy, imply NARHA endorsementor
comply with NARHA standards.
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