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Donate to PATH Intl.
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New
Sponsor
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PATH Intl. welcomes Bayer
Healthcare Animal Health as its newest Gold Level
Sponsor! As part of its sponsorship, Bayer is helping PATH Intl. to
"innovate" at this year's conference, which will provide
handout flash drives for every participant. Thank you and welcome
Bayer!
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Sign
Up With eScrip
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With Mother's Day
next week and Father's Day, graduations and weddings right around the
corner, May is a great time to help PATH Intl. by shopping online
through eScrip. By signing up at www.escrip.com,
at no cost to you, you can help fund PATH Intl. with up to 16 percent
of your online shopping purchases. If you have any questions about helping
PATH Intl. with this program or signing your center up as a charity
through eScrip, contact Megan
Ream.
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Equus
Foundation Grant
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The Equus
Foundation, a Silver-level sponsor of PATH Intl., has opened its 2012
grant application process from now until June 15. Please visit the
Equus Foundation website for more information and to apply.
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A
Great Gift Idea
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Still looking for
a great Mother's Day or graduation gift? Consider giving Hope Haven by
Victoria E. Mora, a story about the healing power of horses. Each
purchase benefits PATH Intl.
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Professional
Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International
May
1, 2012
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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 add some center video links
to pathintl.org to highlight the great work our centers do and the
lives that can be enriched through equine-assisted activities and
therapies. We want to show everyone what wonderful centers we have and
give your center some free publicity at the same time. The PATH Intl.
website is viewed by tens of thousands of people around the world every
month. What better way to show the world what you do?
Here are two recent examples posted by centers on the PATH Intl.
Facebook page.
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The
Pegashizzle from Pegasus Project Therapeutic Riding Center in Yakima,
WA
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Ride
On St Louis Participates in Hippotherapy & Cerebral Palsy Study
at Washington University
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Send us the url to your
youtube videos and we will spotlight them on our website. Send your
youtube link to Cher Smith,
PATH Intl. webmaster.
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The spring issue of PATH Intl. Strides
magazine featured a photograph (page 22) of a pony nuzzling the cheek
of a participant. While the moment represented in the photo is not in
direct violation of any of the PATH Intl. standards, one of our astute
members sent the association an email that contained the following:
"I
hope that I am not the only person that you hear from who is appalled
by the complete disregard for safety in the picture accompanying your
article in Spring 2012 Strides on p. 22. This horse has its teeth on
this youngster's cheek! As the director of a PAC and experienced
therapeutic horsemanship teacher, I work very hard to keep
students safe and not put our therapy horses in situations that could
have such a poor outcome as this."
The discussion opened the dialog between the Strides staff, its
technical advisor, some center executive directors and an EFP/EFL
professional. PATH Intl. centers do indeed have a wide array of horse
and participant interaction policies and best practices. Many centers
prohibit hand-feeding of treats, for example, and others actually
forbid volunteers and participants from ever touching the face of the
program horses outside of bridling and unbridling. Still others allow
the participants a kiss on the nose, etc. Some won't allow participants
to pick feet and yet others consider that a very important part of
their skills teaching.
We'd love to hear your feedback, center policies and procedures
regarding the type of animal/human interaction represented in this
specific instance and other similar interactions. What are your
personal feelings?
We'll publish responses in a future PATH
Intl. eNews and look forward to the discussion! Thank you
in advance.
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Facebook
and Community Connections Promotional Conference Registration Fee Ends
Soon
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Everyone loves a great deal and we have one for
you! Specifics and a link to a limited-time offer promotional
conference registration fee were announced on Facebook and Community
Connections. This limited-time
promotion runs through May 15 and spots are limited. So if you haven't
already, "like" us on
Facebook and join "PATH Intl. Community
Connections" today!
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Deadline
Approaching for Awards Nominations
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There is still time to submit
all award nominations for the special individuals and animals at your
PATH Intl. center. Nominations are due no later than May 15, 11:59 p.m., MDT.
Click here for
information and the fillable PDF nomination forms
Judges Needed
- LAST CALL
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 in need of more judges.
Click here for
guidelines and to volunteer. Please send your information by May
10!
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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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2012
PATH Intl. Conference and Annual Meeting Scholarships
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The 2012 PATH
Intl. Conference and Annual Meeting Scholarship application and the
2012 Marjorie V. Kittredge Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy and
Learning Scholarship application are due by email, fax or mail
postmarked no later than June 11, 2012.
Everyone is encouraged to apply! Click here to download applications.
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PATH
Intl. Community Connections Contact Information
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PATH Intl. Community
Connections is for members by members. It unites members with both
similar and diverse interests and provides networking and advocacy
opportunities. If you are interested in connecting with other members
and shaping the future of PATH Intl., log in to your Community
Connections profile today.
In order to promote the growth of this member benefit, PATH Intl. is
dedicating a full-time staff member to the operation of PATH Intl.
Community Connections. Effective May 17th, PATH Intl. Membership
Coordinator Rachel Davis will assume the daily operations of Path Intl.
Community Connections. Until then, you may continue to contact Leif Hallberg, the PATH Intl. acting communities
coordinator with any questions you may have.
Click here for more information on PATH
Intl. Community Connections.
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PATH
Intl. Pro Shop - NEW! Get a Logo on the Back
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If you're in need of cool gear with the PATH
Intl. logo, don't forget that you can order it from the PATH Intl. Pro Shop.
Even better, you can now order items with a logo on the back. Now,
whether you're coming or going, you can show off your PATH Intl.
affiliation and pride!
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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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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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Way
to Go, Region 3! A Conference Attendee's Response
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The PATH Intl. Region 3
Conference was at the end of March in Williamsburg, VA. Kate White, a
conference attendee, filled out the survey and then had these words to
say: "It really was a superb conference -- in every way!
Dreamcatchers in Toano, Virginia, is truly a slice a heaven, and if I
could make a TR center to order, it would be just as theirs is now! It
was a wonderful educational experience -- the speakers were first-rate,
and I came away not only having learned more than I expected, but with
more passion than I went with -- and I really didn't think that was
possible!"
Congratulations, Region 3, on putting together such a memorable
conference!
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Olympian
With Brain Injury to Speak at GallopNYC Therapeutic Horsemanship
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Courtney King Dye will speak at
a reception on behalf of PATH Intl. Center GallopNYC Therapeutic
Horsemanship on May 22 at 6:30 p.m., at Chartis, 180 Maiden Lane in Lower
Manhattan. The event is sponsored by Chartis. Courtney is an
Olympic-level dressage champion who suffered a brain injury in a fall and
is using therapeutic riding to recover.
Click here for more information
about GallopNYC.
Click here for more information
about Courtney King Dye.
For information about attendance, contact Anne Townsend, (917) 740-4695.
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Forthcoming
Book Looking for Contributing EAAT Author
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The editors of the forthcoming
book "Biotherapy - History, Principles and Practice. A Practical
Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Disease Using Living
Organisms" (which will be published by Springer International) are
looking for an experienced academic writer with a background and broad
knowledge in the field of equine-assisted therapy to contribute a chapter
to the book. For more information, contact editor Martin
Grassberger.
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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
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
August 25-26, 2012
Equul Access, Inc., in Hutchinson, MN
October 15-16, 2012
Horses Help in Phoenix, AZ
PATH Intl.
Evaluator Training
June 2-3, 2012
BraveHearts at the Bergmann Centre in Poplar 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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Please direct
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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