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Markel,
Gold Level Sponsor
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Thank you to
Markel Insurance for renewing as a Gold Level Sponsor of PATH Intl!
Learn about available insurance options from Debi DeTurk Peloso at the
PATH Intl. Conference.
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Become
a Corporate Member
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Are you interested
in getting your business in front of PATH Intl. members, but not sure
you can commit to being a sponsor? Join PATH Intl. as a Corporate
Member! More details can be found on the Corporate Member page
or contact
Megan Ream Ferry with questions.
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Professional
Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International
August 21, 2012
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The
Jockey Club T.I.P. Program Announces Winner
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 Congratulations
to Rainier Therapeutic Riding Center's horse Maud Star, aka Aspen, who
was named The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.)
Thoroughbred of the Year Award recipient. The Thoroughbred of the Year
Award recognizes a Thoroughbred that has excelled in a non-competitive
career, such as equine-assisted therapy or police work.
Aspen is a therapeutic riding
horse at the Rainier Therapeutic Riding center in Yelm, WA, which
provides therapeutic horsemanship to wounded, active-duty and veteran
members of the military. Aspen, who had raced 32 times and won nearly
$10,000 in his four-year racing career, is the oldest horse in the
program and has helped more than 26 riders overcome the wounds of war,
including post-traumatic stress disorder, brain injuries, anxiety
disorders and other physical injuries.
"Aspen is a program
favorite who stands quietly for riders as they overcome their fears and
anxieties of working with a large horse for the first time," says
Elisia Mutter, executive director. "His quiet insistence that his
handlers ask him for things correctly helps these amazing people once
again have the confidence to be a leader."
The Jockey Club,
founded in 1894 and dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred
breeding and racing, is the breed registry for North American
Thoroughbreds. Information about T.I.P. is available on its website or on Facebook.
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PATH
Intl. Conference Highlights
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 The PATH Intl. Conference and Annual
Meeting has a long-standing reputation of providing the very best
educational content for attendees. This year, we are pleased to
announce two new tracks that offer exceptional learning experiences.
The Equine
Health and Well-Being Track focuses on our equine
partners. Sessions include improving horse-human communication, tips
and techniques for facilitating your equines' education, training
exercises beneficial to therapeutic horses and parasite control. The Innovate Track
shifts our thinking out of the box. Sessions include a look at the
future of the industry from a millennial perspective and facility
design with Todd Gralla, whose company Populous helped design the 2012
London Olympics equestrian stadium.
With the presentations, the banquet, the Horse Expo, the silent
auction, and the fun to be had at the closing reception, 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.
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Exhibit
at the PATH Intl. Conference
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Do you write
books, consult or provide another skill that would be of interest to
your fellow members? Consider reserving an exhibitor booth at the 2012
PATH Intl. Conference and Annual Meeting, October 31-November 3, in
Bellevue, WA.
Exhibiting at the
PATH Intl. Conference will get your business in front of nearly 1,000
professionals in the therapeutic horsemanship industry! Click here to learn more about the
opportunities available to PATH Intl. Members receive a $50
discount any time.
Numerous individuals have sold out of their books, games
or other materials by taking advantage of the opportunity to get in
front of fellow members. Let this be your year!
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Finding
a Roommate for the PATH Intl. Conference
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If you are looking
for a roommate for the PATH Intl. Conference and Annual Meeting, PATH
Intl. maintains an unmoderated list of those who are seeking rooms and
those who are seeking roommates. Click here to see the
list. You must be logged in.
If you would like
your name put on the list, email your information to Cher Smith. Also, don't forget to check with your
friends and colleagues on PATH Intl. Community Connections as another
avenue to find roommates.
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Scholarship
Winners
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Congratulations
to our 2012 PATH Intl. conference registration scholarship winners!
Thank you to everyone who submitted applications.
 General
Scholarship:
Claire Adamson
Natalie
Langston
Peggy Lore
Virginia
Mae
Ramsay-Roark
Marjorie V.
Kittredge Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy and Learning Scholarship:
Elisia Fernandez Mutter
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PATH Intl. welcomes these centers that joined PATH Intl. in
July 20012. Welcome! If you want information on center membership,
contact Karen Province.
This Old Horse, Inc., Hastings, MN
EquiVenture Therapeutic Riding Inc., Kokomo, IN
Challenges Met Equine Therapy LLC, Fort Payne, AL
CS Ranch, Marland, OK
New Canaan Mounted Troop Therapeutic Riding Program, New Canaan, CT
Take The Reins, Thompsons Station, TN
The Legacy Complex, Abilene, TX
Heaven's Gates Inc, Seville, OH
Hopes, Dreams and Horses, Inc, Jupiter, FL
Verde View Equestrian Center Inc, Harpursville, NY
PHI 4, Armstrong, MO
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Coordinator
Position Open in the PATH Intl. Office
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PATH Intl. is seeking a Credentialing Programs Coordinator,
a full-time position in the Denver, CO, office. Experience in the field
of equine-assisted activities and therapies is a plus. For a complete job
description, click here. Please submit your resume and application to
the attention of Jeff Kelling.
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PATH
Intl. Subcommittee Seeks Additional Members
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The PATH Intl.
Driving Certification Subcommittee seeks enthusiastic new members to join
the committee. Applicants should have a strong interest in therapeutic
riding and driving and a desire to continue the development and
improvement of the PATH Intl. Driving Instructor Certification process.
Click here to download the
volunteer application. Send the completed application and your
resume to Denise Fager.
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PATH
Intl. Faculty Development Task Force Looks for Additional 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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Exciting
Update to Community Connections: Resources
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There has been a
great new update to PATH Intl. Community Connections! All PATH Intl.
members can now upload items to the Resources page. This is a great way
to share valuable resources such as job descriptions, volunteer manuals,
lesson plans, etc. Each week the site will feature a resource as the
Upload of the Week. Share your resources, and yours may be featured on
the site!
Last week's featured upload included multiple documents from the 2012
PATH Intl. Region 5 Conference in Tampa, FL. You can locate and download
these documents in the Resources section of the Region 5 Community, or
you can click on the Resources button on the main black navigation bar.
If you have any questions about uploading resources, please contact Rachel
Davis on Community Connections.
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PATH
Intl. Free Webinars on Equine Care
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The next Best
Practices for Equine Care webinar is August 27. Attendance is limited to
25 per session so please register now through the
PATH Intl. online store.
Additional dates are September 16 and October 19.
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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.
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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be reproduced by any mechanical, photographic, scanned or electronic
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the right to reject, accept and edit submitted material. PATH Intl. eNews is
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for members in the field of equine assisted activities. The
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necessarily reflect PATH Intl. policy, imply PATH Intl. endorsement or
comply with PATH Intl. standards.
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