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Professional
Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International
July 17, 2012
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Online
Registration Now Open for PATH Intl. Conference!
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It's only about 15 weeks until the 2012
PATH Intl. Conference and Annual Meeting, October 31 through November
3, in Bellevue, WA. We are working hard to offer you the best
conference experience. That includes presenting stimulating and
educational workshops in myriad tracks, including two new tracks:
Innovate Track, where you will learn about the industry's future in
exciting ways; and Equine Health and Well-Being Track, focused on our
four-legged partners.
There is plenty of fun in store in addition to the incredible lineup of
presenters, including our keynote speaker Jim Bergquist and our closing
reception band Bucking Horse. You won't want to miss a minute of the
2012 PATH Intl. Conference and Annual Meeting, October 31-November 3.
Look for the registration booklet included with the Summer issue of PATH Intl. Strides.
Click here to register online or
click here to download the
registration booklet.
See you in a fast 15 weeks!
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PATH
Intl. Conference Donation From Ride the Ducks
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PATH Intl. thanks Ride the Ducks of
Seattle for the donation of four gift certificates to tour Seattle by
land and by sea ("It's a Party on Wheels!").
We are always looking for quality items for the silent auction. If you
know of a business that would like to donate a product or service to
the silent auction or for the registration bags, or if you have an item
you would like to donate, click here to download the form or contact Sandra
Boe, the Silent Auction Chair.
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The
PATH Intl. Standards Manual
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The 2012 PATH Intl. Standards for
Certification and Accreditation are here!
The 2012
PATH Intl. Standards for Certification and Accreditation
manual is now available for members to download
or purchase from the PATH
Intl. website. All centers will receive a CD with their annual
standards packet.
This first phase of the multi-year standards reorganization process is
complete. The continued work on the Standards Manual allows for growth
within the equine-assisted activities and therapies industry without
affecting our current activities and services. For more details, click here for
frequently asked questions.
Feedback can be provided to the Standards Task Force or by
using the Membership Feedback form in the 2012 PATH Intl. Standards for Certification and
Accreditation manual and mailing it to the PATH Intl.
office.
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PATH
Intl. Free Webinars on Equine Care
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The PATH Intl.
Equine Welfare committee will be hosting a series of free webinars on
Best Practices for Equine Care. Attendance is limited to 25 per session
so please register now through the
PATH Intl. online store. The first webinar is July 22nd at 7:30
p.m. ET.
Additional dates for the Best Practices for Equine Care webinars will
be on August 27, September 16 and October 19.
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PATH
Intl. Is Working for You!
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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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Equine
Tips From the Equine Welfare Committee
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Tack
Fitting (Bridles and Saddles)
By Marcie Ehrman and
Cathy Languerand
In an ideal world, each
horse would have a "wardrobe" of his/her own tack, and that
tack would change over time as the horse's weight and muscling fluctuate.
In the real world, however, it's the rare PATH Intl. Center that has that
luxury, and most of us do our best to fit the tack we already own to the
horses in our program.
There are many factors in
the selection of tack for the EAAT horse, including what is available,
what fits the horse, appropriateness for the abilities and limitations of
the rider and suitability for the lesson plan. In this article, we will
address fitting a basic English style bridle and a saddle. Subsequent
"Tips" articles will discuss additional points about tack
options and tack-fitting. Please share your thoughts, ideas and
experience regarding tack fitting as well! Read more.
The Equine Welfare
Committee encourages positive and engaging educational exploration from
our readers. We'd love to hear your feedback! Please let us know if you
have any questions about our tip or have a suggestion for future topics.
Email Kristin Mason, Equine Welfare Committee chair.
NEW
ANNOUNCEMENT: Please Join Us!
We invite you to
participate in lively, thought-provoking and sometimes controversial
discussions on the online PATH Intl. Equine Welfare Community Connections
group. No matter your specific interest (EFP, therapeutic riding,
hippotherapy, carriage driving, interactive vaulting, etc.), they ALL
involve working with equine partners. This is the long-awaited resource
for all PATH Intl. members to exchange ideas, ask questions, offer
comments and suggestions, and "pick the brains" of some of our
industry's most experienced and qualified people. Click here to access the
forum. You will need to be logged in.
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Welcome
New Centers!
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Congratulations to the following new
centers that joined PATH Intl. in June. We're excited to have you with
us.
- Granite
State Adaptive, Mirror Lake, NH
- Open
T.R.A.I.L., Boerne, TX
- Rancho Las
Espuelas, Laredo, TX
- Lend A
Hand, Cranston, RI
- Biltmore
Equestrian Center, Asheville, NC
- Cross and
Crown Farm, Osage City, KS
- Horse
Rhythm Foundation, Peoria, AZ
- Therapeutic
Riding at Majoda Stables, Moorestown, NJ
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Morgan
Stallion Sponsors Therapy Horses
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The Morgan Stallion Astronomicallee,
owned by C. A. "Tony" Lee III, is sponsoring two horses at the
Equines Assisting Special Individuals (EASI), a PATH Intl. Premier
Accredited Center in Jasper, AL.
"Astro" is helping cover the
care for "Gem" and "Samson" for one year. The
sponsorships will help cover farrier and vet care, dental, special
supplements, and anything else that the horses need throughout the year.
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PATH
Intl. Instructor's Book Released
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PATH Intl. Instructor Laura Daley's
book Riding Fear Free:
Help for Fearful Riders and Their Teachers, co-authored by
Jennifer Becton, has just been released. Much of what Laura shares in the
book is from years of working with special needs children. She has been a
PATH Intl. Instructor for 15 years. Congratulations, Laura!
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Attention
Centers: Need New Ideas for Revenue?
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While we in EAAT have long
touted the benefits of therapeutic riding for those with disabilities and
challenges, the rise of equine-assisted learning is opening the eyes--and
wallets--of a different clientele. Many spas are adding
equine-facilitated therapies to their list of programs, along with
massages and facials.
Click here to read an article in the New
York Times about two spa owners who discovered the benefit of
partnering with equines.
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Upcoming
Region Conferences: Save the Date
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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 Denise Fager at (800) 369-7433, ext. 114, 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 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
October 22-23, 2012
Ride On in Chatsworth, CA
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
August 25-26, 2012
Equul Access, Inc., in Hutchinson, MN
October 15-16, 2012
Horses Help in Phoenix, AZ
October 30-31, 2012
PATH Intl. Conference in Bellevue, WA
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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