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PATH
Intl. Sponsor Honors Volunteers
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BimedaEquineUS, a
PATH Intl. sponsor, wants to recognize and thank a volunteer. Nominate
a volunteer from a PATH Intl. Center, and he or she will have a chance
to receive a "Thanks for Your Time" Bimeda $50 American
Express Gift Card. Because we know those special folks care about your
center and its horses, Bimeda will donate a 50 dose pack of Bimectin�
(ivermectin), Exodus� (pyrantel pamoate) and Equimax�
(ivermectin/praziquantel) dewormers to the volunteer's center. Nominate your volunteer
today!
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Welcome
New Sponsor
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 Thank
you to Populous for
joining PATH Intl. as its newest pewter-level sponsor. Todd Gralla of
Populous, the official architecture and overlay designers for the
London 2012 Olympic Equestrian Games, will be presenting on EAAT
facility design at the 2012 PATH Intl. Conference in Bellevue, WA,
October 31 - November 3. Welcome, Populous!
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Professional
Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International
June
19, 2012
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PATH
Intl. Is Working for You!
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The PATH Intl.
mission is to be a global authority, resource and advocate for EAAT. To
that end a task force has been formed that is working for you to review
the certification system and processes. A diverse and inclusive group
of volunteers comprise the task force, led by long-time member and past
board of trustees president Teresa Morris.
Other volunteers represent all current PATH Intl. certifications,
including riding (Sandy Webster and Patti Coyle), driving (Tina
Bennett), vaulting (Alison Plaza) and equine specialist (Memree
Stuart). Other groups represented include AHA (Janet Weisberg) and
EFP/EFL (Leif Hallberg). Oversight Committee representatives include
Certification Oversight (Marsha Anderson) and Education Oversight (Lynn
Petr).
Watch PATH Intl.
eNews and PATH
Intl. Strides for more information in the upcoming months
about exciting developments.
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PATH
Intl. Instructor's Novel Garners Awards
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(L
to R) Lisa Wysocky, PATH Intl. Director of Marketing &
Communications Kaye Marks, Cindy Johnson, Cool Titles Publishing at
the American Horse Publications Seminar, Williamsburg, VA
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Congratulations to
PATH Intl. Certified Instructor and 2011 PATH Intl. Conference Horse
Expo Co-Chair Lisa Wysocky. Lisa's mystery work of fiction, The Opium Equation,
has to date garnered the following awards:
Silver medal for
fiction: Mom's Choice Awards
Silver award:
American Horse Publications (Best Horse Book)
Silver award:
Independent Book Publications (Best Mystery)
Finalist:
National Indie Excellence Awards
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ELCR
Awarded Equine Industry Vision Award
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Founders
Melanie Heacock, Georgiana Hubbard McCabe, Rick Jorgensen; former
PATH Intl. Board member Susan Harding, ELCR CEO Deb Balliet
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Pfizer Animal
Health and American Horse Publications named the Equine Land
Conservation Resource (ELCR) the recipient of the eleventh annual
Equine Industry Vision Award, the first of its kind to showcase
innovation across the entire equine market, as well as recognize
ingenuity and service.
ELCR is an educational and networking resource for horsemen and
communities, providing the information horsemen need to protect horse
lands and trails in their home town. ELCR is concerned about the broad
range of horse land issues asking the question, "Where will you
ride, drive, compete, race, raise foals, and grow hay in the
future?"
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Fun
Facts About Our Innovative Conference Location
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 Everyone knows that Starbucks was born
in Seattle. But did you know that the world's first soft-serve ice
cream machine was located in a Washington Dairy Queen?
In 2008 Bellevue was ranked #1 in CNNMoney's list of best places to
live and launch a business.
Washington is home to many innovative Internet companies, including
amazon.com, classmates.com, whitepages.com, expedia.com and Marchex.
Other businesses in Bellevue include Eddie Bauer, Microsoft, T-Mobile
and Verizon.
Like to play games? Pictionary and Cranium were both invented in Washington.
You won't want to miss a minute of the 2012 PATH Intl. Conference and
Annual Meeting. Look for the registration booklet included with the
Summer issue of PATH
Intl. Strides, coming in July and register early!
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Riders
Assistance Fund Awards Seven Scholarships in 2012
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PATH Intl., with
funding from the Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation, recently provided
seven scholarships for a total of $1,800 to allow children in need to
participate in a therapeutic horsemanship program. The Riders
Assistance Fund provided funds for participants at seven PATH Intl.
Premier Accredited Centers. Originally, the fund was set up to give one
$300 gold-level need-based scholarship. However, thanks to the
generosity of the Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation, PATH Intl. was able
to give out six additional $250 silver-level scholarships in 2012 to
PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Centers.
If you have any questions or would like to donate to this fund, please
contact Megan Ream Ferry at (303) 452-1212, ext. 107.
Premier Accredited Centers, please look for information on the 2013
Riders Assistance Fund scholarship in January!
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Form
Region-Wide Relationships With Your EAAT Peers - PATH Intl. Seeks
Region Representative Nominations
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PATH Intl. is seeking
Membership Oversight Committee Region Representative nominations. The
PATH Intl. annual nomination process for region representatives is
underway. This year nominations are being accepted for even-numbered
regions: 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10.
Click here for
requirements and to download the fillable nomination form.
Nominations are due to your current region representative no later than July 15.
If you prefer, you may print the nomination form, fill it in by hand
and mail it to the PATH Intl. office. All handwritten nomination forms
must be received by the office by July 15 in order for the nomination
to be considered.
If you have any questions please contact Jama
Rice at the PATH Intl. office.
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HHRF
Research Initiative to Investigate PTSD in Veterans
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Horses and Humans
Research Foundation (HHRF) recently announced a unique initiative to
investigate the therapeutic effects of equine-assisted activities for
military veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). It is the first of a series of specially
focused research initiatives planned by HHRF for the coming years.
$50,000 in research funding will be offered through a competitive and
rigorous application and review process. Grants are selected on a
competitive basis, taking into account scientific merit, scientific and
clinical significance and relevance.
Information for applicants, including application materials, previously
funded projects, review guidelines and more, are available at HHRF's website or by
contacting KC Henry, HHRF Executive Director and PATH
Intl. life member.
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PATH
Intl. Welcomes New Certification Coordinator
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 Welcome to
Denise Fager, the new PATH Intl. Certification Coordinator. Denise will
be working in the programs and education department, working with
committees and OSWC events.
Denise began volunteering at the J.F. Shea Center for Therapeutic Riding
in San Juan Capistrano, CA, in 2002 and became a PATH Intl. Certified
Registered Instructor in 2008. Denise is passionate about her work at
PATH Intl. "To work with the members who witness the profound
healing that takes place daily...that is one of the most gratifying and
rewarding experiences of all!"
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PATH
Intl. Welcomes 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.
- Halona
Stables LLC, Deerfield, NH
- Stars
& Strides Stables, Inc, Weatherford, TX
- Healing
Horses Therapeutic Riding Program, Linn, MO
- Born 2 Be
Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Pilot Point, TX
- ARISE At
The Farm, Chittenango, NY
- Reining
Hope AEAAT, LLC, Morgan, VT
- Divine
Equine Therapeutic Riding Center, Sherman, TX
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Ann
Romney Helps to Promote Benefits of Therapeutic Riding
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Ann Romney, wife of
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, recently visited Marion
Therapeutic Riding Association, a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center in
Ocala, FL. Romney, who has multiple sclerosis, credits her progress to
therapeutic riding. "A horse got me out of bed ... and living
life," she said. Click here to read the full article.
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Nominate
a Hoof-Care Professional for 2013 Summit Achievement Award
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Do you know a
farrier or equine veterinarian who provides much-needed hoof-care work
for a therapeutic riding center without charge? Or maybe someone who
provides footcare to an equine group in need of help? To recognize the
dedication and volunteer efforts among hoof-care professionals, American
Farriers Journal is again sponsoring the "Summit Achievement
Award." The 2013 award winner will receive $2,000 as well as free
registration and paid travel expenses to next winter's International
Hoof-Care Summit, January 29 to February 1, 2013, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Anyone can submit a nomination for the 2013 Summit Achievement Award
before August 31, 2012. Visit the American Farriers Journal
website for details and to obtain the entry form for this recognition
program. Nominations are due before August 31, 2012.
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Para-equestrians
at the Olympic Games in London
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The Para-Equestrian
Selection Trials for the 2012 team were held at Fern Meadow at USEF
Headquarters in Gladstone, NJ, June 10-13, 2012. The team selected
Rebecca Hart, Jonathan Wentz, Donna Ponessa and Dale Dedrick. Go USA with
Chef d' equipe Missy Ranshausen!
PATH Intl. member Sandy Rafferty will be a part of the para-equestrians
as a previous coach and now an FEI steward at the competitions! Looking
forward to a very successful competition in London for the USA. Click here for more
information about para-equestrian events or riders!
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PATH
Intl. Task Force Seeks New Member
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The Path Intl.
Faculty Development Task Force is looking for a new member. The mission
of the task force is to develop criteria for new and continuing faculty
trainers, to review processes and procedures and to recruit and train
faculty for PATH Intl. credentialing and educational programs. Background
in education or training is helpful, along with the ability to attend a
morning conference call once a month.
To apply please fill out the volunteer application and submit it with a
resume to Jeff Kelling.
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Changes
to Horse Protection Act
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The U.S. Department of
Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has amended the
horse protection regulations to require horse industry organizations or
associations that license "designated qualified persons" to
assess and enforce minimum penalties for violations of the Horse
Protection Act, to become effective July 2012. According to the USDA,
this will strengthen the enforcement of the Horse Protection Act. Click here to read more about this amendment
and the history of the Horse Protection Act.
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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
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 17-20, 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
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
October 21-24, 2012
Hearts & Horses in Loveland, CO
PATH Intl. Mentor Training
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
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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