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Professional
Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International
April
17, 2012
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PATH
Intl. Conference Announcement Coming Soon: Save $150 Off the Standard
Price
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Plans are
well under way for a fabulous PATH Intl. Conference and Annual Meeting
to be held in beautiful Bellevue, WA, October 31 to November 3. This is
a "Not-To-Be-Missed" event.
Everyone loves a great deal and we have one for you! As a way to say
thank you to returning attendees and our friends on Facebook as well as
members of PATH Intl. Community Connections, specifics and a link to a
limited-time offer promotional registration fee will be announced this week and next. The announcements will be made twice: once
on the PATH Intl. Facebook page and a second time through the PATH
Intl. Community Connections site. So if you haven't already, "like" us on
Facebook and join "PATH Intl. Community
Connections" today! The
savings are significant, so don't wait!
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2012
PATH Intl. Awards Nominations and Call for Judges
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Do you have a talented
equestrian at your PATH Intl. center? Do you admire a particular
instructor or an equine specialist in mental health and learning? Does
a special horse, mule or mini that has a priceless attitude call your
center home? Do you know of a veterinarian who volunteers at a PATH
Intl. center or centers deserving of the PATH Intl. Volunteer
Veterinarian Award, sponsored by Luitpold, the maker of Adequan?
Now is the time to submit all
award nomination for these special individuals and animals. Nominations are due
no later than May 15, 11:59 p.m., MDT.
Click here for
information and the fillable PDF nomination forms
Call for
Judges
Are you interested in being
part of this exciting process? For the first time, any member may apply
to be part of the judging process for the PATH Intl. annual awards.
We are still in need of more
judges! No one has volunteered yet from regions 4 and 10. Click here for
guidelines and to volunteer.
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Be
an Exhibitor at the PATH Intl. Conference
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Interested in getting your
business in front of 1,000 EAAT professionals? Exhibit at the PATH
Intl. Conference Oct. 31-Nov. 3, 2012 in Bellevue, WA! Save $100 off
the standard rate if you reserve your space by May 15. For more information, click here.
Questions? Email Megan or call her at (800) 369-7433, ext.
107.
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Top
Reasons for Center Non-Compliance
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So, you've renewed your center
membership but have received a non-compliant letter from PATH Intl.
Don't panic! The most common reasons for non-compliance can be easily
resolved. Click here for a
list of the reasons your center might be non-compliant, and the steps
to take to correct the problem and keep your center membership in good
standing.
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NEW
for Center Members - Additional Access to the Foundation Directory
Online
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If your center has a
development director or person responsible for grant writing and
fundraising for your center, you can now add that person so they have
access to the Foundation Directory Online, a very valuable center
membership resource for finding funding. The primary contact and
executive director already have access by logging in with their primary
email address and password, but if you would like to add your
development director as an authorized individual for your center,
simply fill out a change notification form with the
individual's name and unique email address and return it to the PATH
Intl. office. If you have any questions, email Karen Province.
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Thank
You!
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PATH Intl. would like to
thank our many generous Combined Federal Campaign donors. More
military personnel, federal government employees and retirees have
donated to PATH Intl. thus far in 2012 than in past years. Thank
you for your support of PATH Intl. and EAAT!
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Welcome
to Rachel Davis, PATH Intl. Membership Coordinator
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Rachel Davis is
PATH Intl.'s newest staff member. She is in charge of PATH Intl.
Community Connections and higher education membership. Email
her if you have any questions about becoming a higher ed member or if
you have any questions about Community Connections.
I
joined the PATH Intl. staff in January as a member of the Certification
Department, and now I'm ready to move forward with my new role as
Membership Coordinator. I graduated from Webster University in St. Louis,
MO, with a degree in international relations and international human
rights. My education gave me a love of traveling and a desire to learn
about and experience other cultures. I have spent time living in
Argentina, Switzerland and Alaska; something I never thought was possible
growing up in small-town Illinois. I am happy to call Denver and PATH
Intl. my new home. When I'm not working, I enjoy discovering great new
restaurants, playing with my two very whiny cats, reading and spending
time in Denver's beautiful sunny weather. I look forward to seeing all of
you on Community Connections!
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New
Centers
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Congratulations to the following
new centers that have recently joined PATH Intl. We're excited to have
you with us.
January 2012
Freedom Ranch Therapeutic Riding &
Rescue, Santee, CA
Palmer Hope Reins, Columbus, MS
Phantasy Acres, Lutz, FL
Horses Healing Humans, Inc., Voluntown, CT
Pegasus Riding Association Nurturing Challenged Equestrians, South
Hampton, ON, Canada
H.E.L.P., Horse Empowered Learning Programs, Manor, TX
Wesley Woods, Indianola, IA
February 2012
Innovative Therapeutic Riding Program,
Idaho Falls, ID
Wheatland Farm, Purcelville, VA
Miracle Ranch, Port Orchard, WA
M.E.S.A.Therapeutic Horsemanship Inc., Pinedale, WY
Iron Hearts Inc., Canton, GA
March 2012
Equip Equine Assisted Activities and
Therapies, Yorba Linda, CA
Little King Farm Inc., Madison, IN
Upward Transition Therapeutic Horsemanship, Pipe Creek, TX
Hope's Promise, Chester, NJ
Talisman Therapeutic Riding, Inc., Grasonville, MD
Allen's Place Inc., Newton, NC
Medina Creative Therapy Ranch, Medina, OH
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Participate
in the 2012 Equine Industry Survey
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The 2009 Equine Industry Survey
completed the largest-ever equine industry survey of 11,171 hands-on
horse industry participants in the United States. American Horse
Publications will strive to exceed that number with the current 2012
survey. The purpose of this survey is to gauge participation trends and
management practices in the U.S. equine industry. In addition, it seeks
to gather information regarding the most important issues facing the
industry. This is a wonderful opportunity for EAAT to be a part of
shaping the equine industry. The deadline for the survey is May 15, 2012.
Click here to participate.
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Sometimes a picture
is worth a thousand words. And sometimes a video is worth a thousand
pictures. PATH Intl. would like to highlight the great work our centers
do and the lives that can be enriched through equine-assisted activities
and therapies. Send us the url to your youtube videos and we will
spotlight them on our website and on our Facebook page. Send your youtube
link to Cher Smith.
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The Standards
Reorganization Task Force is excited to preview the new sections in the
upcoming 2012 edition of the PATH
Intl. Standards for Certification and Accreditation. You'll
remember that due to increased activities and certifications and yearly
additions to the Standards
Manual, the task force was formed to reorganize the content.
While the content remains the same, the intent is to eliminate
duplications and create a much more user friendly manual with the
publication of the 2012 edition.
Click here to see more
details.
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Standards
Reorganization - Center Accreditation Grace Period
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Centers that submit their
application for accreditation prior to June 30, 2012, will use the 2011
edition of the PATH
Intl. Standards for Certification and Accreditation for their
visit. Any requests to accredit using the 2012 edition of the Standards Manual
must be made in writing to the PATH Intl. office prior to the scheduling
of site visitors. To make a request, contact Abby Hendren.
Centers that apply after July 1, 2012, and have their site visit prior to
December 31, 2012, will have the choice to accredit using the 2011 or
2012 edition of the Standards
Manual.
All site visits that take place after January 1, 2013, will accredit
using the 2012 edition of the Standards
Manual.
Please email Abby Hendren if you have any questions.
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Recruit
New Members to PATH Intl. and Win
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We at PATH Intl. know that our
current members are the best possible source for new members who could
benefit from all PATH Intl. has to offer.
With our special Member-Get-A-Member drive, we've made referring
colleagues to PATH Intl. easier than ever! Forward an application to them or direct
them to Join Now to download
an application. Or direct them to the PATH Intl. store to
join online. Ask your friend to enter your name as his/her "referred
by." Then tell another friend... and another... and another for a
chance to win prizes.
This year, the grand prize is a two-night stay at one of four exciting
locations! Click here for full
details and prizes. The Member-Get-A-Member drive ends June 29, 2012.
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Upcoming
Region Conferences: Save the Date
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Other dates will be coming soon. Check the region conference calendar
or your region's webpage for the latest details.
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PATH
Intl. Events Calendar
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Unless otherwise
noted, contact Abby Hendren at (800) 369-7433, ext. 104, with
questions. All dates are subject to change. To register for an event,
please contact the host site directly. You can locate its contact
information under Find a Center on the
PATH Intl. home page or on the PATH Intl. events calendar.
PATH Intl. Equine
Specialist in Mental Health and Learning Workshop and Practical Skills
Testing
May 23-26, 2012
Horses Help in Phoenix, AZ
August 9-12, 2012
Healing Reins in Bend, OR
August 27-30, 2012
National Ability Center in Park City, UT
September 14-16, 2012
Sunnyside Equestrian Center in Lincroft, NJ
October 24-27, 2012
Hearts & Horses, Inc. in Loveland, CO
PATH Intl. Driving
Workshop and Certification combination event
Workshop is held the
first 2-1/2 days, certification held the last 2-1/2 days. Specific
schedule sent by host site.
August 7-11, 2012
BraveHearts at the Bergmann Centre in Poplar Grove, IL
September 25-29, 2012
Horse Power @ Touchstone Farm in Temple, NH
The event will start the evening of the 25th and end the evening of the
29th; contact host site for detailed schedule.
PATH Intl.
Advanced Certification Event
April 15-17, 2012
Horses Help in Phoenix, AZ
May 29-31, 2012
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding in Old Lyme, CT
September 10-12, 2012
BraveHearts in Harvard, IL
October 14-15, 2012
EQUEST in Wylie, TX
November 16-18, 2012
Maryland Therapeutic Riding in Annapolis, MD
PATH Intl. Vaulting
Workshop/Certification Event
August 9-12, 2012
Hearts & Horses in Loveland, CO
PATH Intl. Mentor Training
May 20-21, 2012
Saddle Up! in Franklin, TN
June 22-23, 2012
Region 11 Conference in Minden, NV
July 27-28, 2012
Dream Catchers in Williamsburg, VA
October 15-16, 2012
Horses Help in Phoenix, AZ
PATH Intl.
Evaluator Training
June 2-3, 2012
BraveHearts at the Bergmann Centre in Polar Grove, IL
- Interested
in becoming an evaluator for the onsite certification events? This
is the event to attend.
- This will
be the only training offered in 2012.
- Advanced
Instructors only.
- Prior
completion of PATH Intl. Mentor Training required.
- Contact: Meggan Hill-McQueeney, (815) 765-2113.
Please visit the PATH Intl. events
calendar for a list of
2012 Registered On-Site Workshops and Certifications.
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correspondence about this newsletter to PATH Intl. eNews coordinator. PATH Intl.
eNews is a benefit of Professional Association of Therapeutic
Horsemanship International membership. No portion of this publication may
be reproduced by any mechanical, photographic, scanned or electronic
process without written permission from PATH Intl. PATH Intl. reserves
the right to reject, accept and edit submitted material. PATH Intl. eNews is
intended as an information exchange and an opportunity for communication
for members in the field of equine assisted activities. The
opinions, practices or products presented in PATH Intl. eNews do not
necessarily reflect PATH Intl. policy, imply PATH Intl. endorsement or
comply with PATH Intl. standards.
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