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Professional
Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International
May
15, 2012
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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 today, May 15! For more information, click here.
Questions? Email Megan or call her at (800) 369-7433, ext.
107.
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Deadline
Is Today for Awards Nominations!
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Please submit all award
nominations for the special individuals and animals at your PATH Intl.
center today! Nominations are due no later than May 15, 11:59 p.m., MDT.
Click here for
information and the fillable PDF nomination forms
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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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Recruit
New Members to PATH Intl. and Win
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Reminder: There is
still time to refer your colleagues and friends to PATH Intl. and have
a chance to win prizes.
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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Sign
Up With eScrip
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With 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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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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Welcome
to New Centers - April 2012
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Congratulations to the following
centers who have recently joined PATH Intl. We're excited to have you
with us.
Kemmerer Village, Assumption, IL
Equine Assisted Transitions, Inc., Hopkinsville, KY
North Star Farm, Crestwood, KY
Stepping Stone Farm, Uxbridge, MA
Palmetto Equestrian Therapeutic Riding Program, Clinton, SC
Sunshine Ranch Therapeutic Riding, San Diego, CA
Healing Hoof Prints, Roswell, GA
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Vesicular
Stomatitis Confirmed in New Mexico
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On May 1st, USDA confirmed the
vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) infection in two horses in Otero County,
New Mexico.
VSV is a notifiable disease and USDA reported its findings to the World
Animal Health Organization (OIE). In response, Canada has revised its
entry requirements for U.S. livestock and livestock products. Horses
originating in New Mexico will not be permitted to enter Canada. For
other restrictions and information, click here to read the full article.
Agriculture officials in Colorado also advised livestock owners to
control flies in order to minimize transmission of the disease and to be
cautious with feeding equipment, cleaning tools or health care equipment
from other herds.
If you anticipate transporting your horse across state lines, the
American Horse Council recommends you contact each respective state
veterinarian's office prior to departure to determine if there are any
restrictions or additional entry requirements due to the current VSV
incident.
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PATH
Intl. Center Receives Anonymous Gift
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Congratulations to TiAnViCa
Riding Academy in Lakeland, FL, which recently received a $100,000 gift
from an anonymous donor to support the center's programs and operations.
TiAnViCa is in the process of becoming a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited
Center. "TiAnViCa would not be where it is today without
philanthropic support," said Roger Meadows, TiAnViCa Riding Academy,
Inc., Executive Director. "This incredible gift will allow us to
properly care for the equines, provide scholarships to children in need
and purchase much needed therapeutic instructional aids."
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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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Upcoming
Region Conferences: Save the Date
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Region 11 June 22-24
Minden, NV Contact: Alexis Hill
Region 10 July 6-8 Fort Collins, CO Contact: Jan Pollema
Region 5 August 3-5 Tampa, FL Contact: Susan Lutz
Region 8 August 3-5 Stephenville, TX Contact: Joan Cutler
Region 7 August 10-12 St. Louis, MO Contact: Monica Marsh
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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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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