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Professional
Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International
January 15, 2013
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Participate
in the 2012 USDA Census of Agriculture
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 The U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA) is preparing to conduct its 2012 USDA Census of Agriculture.
Horses will be included in the Census.
We want to ensure that the American horse community is properly
accounted for in the upcoming Census. Please participate.
Visit the USDA website to
fill out an online form or to request that a survey be sent to you.
Completed forms are due by February 4, 2013.
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Hall
of Fame for Horses Nomination Deadline Today
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The Equus
Foundation, a PATH Intl. sponsor, is establishing a hall of fame for
horses to share stories of their amazing athletic and humanitarian
accomplishments. The Equus Foundation is seeking nominees of horses
that have had or are having a life-changing impact in the field of
equine assisted activities and therapies or other public service areas.
Candidates for consideration also include horses that have excelled or
are excelling in sport or public service after overcoming significant
hardship.
The nomination deadline is today, January 15, 2013. Click here for
information on signing up and submitting a nomination.
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PATH
Intl. Riders Assistance Fund Applications Due by February 15
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The purpose of the
Riders Assistance Fund is to assist a child who would not otherwise be
financially able to participate in a therapeutic horsemanship program
at a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center. Thanks to the generosity of
its donors, in 2013 PATH Intl. is able to fund one $300 need-based
scholarship.
Riders Assistance
Fund applications are on the PATH Intl. website under
My Center membership (you must be logged in). The application is
due February 15.
If you have any
questions about this scholarship, please contact Megan Ferry, (303) 452-1212, ext. 107.
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Join
PATH Intl. as a Corporate Member
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Want to advertise
a product to PATH Intl.'s 4,400 instructors and 850 member centers?
Join PATH Intl. as a Corporate Member this year and get the most out of
your membership. Corporate members receive discounts on advertising in PATH Intl. Strides,
exhibiting at the international conference and social media posts.
Check it out on
the PATH Intl. Corporate
Sponsorship page. Any questions, contact Megan Ream Ferry or call her at (303) 452-1212, ext.
107.
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PATH
Intl. and American Paint Horse Foundation Team Up to Provide
Scholarships
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PATH Intl. and the
American Paint Horse Foundation have teamed up to provide scholarships
for PATH Intl. therapeutic riding certification. Designed to
benefit those who wish to further their education, this alliance will
provide scholarship assistance to potential instructors of therapeutic
riding. Click here for more
information.
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Center
Donations to PATH Intl.
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Thank you to our
many centers who donated to PATH Intl. when they renewed their
membership. We noticed an uptick in center donations in 2012/2013 and
want to say thank you!
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Have questions
about what to feed your senior horse? Check out Purina's Senior Horse
Resource Center. The website includes a forum to ask questions,
videos, and additional resources.
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Equine
Tip From the PATH Intl. Equine Welfare Committee
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Seasonal
Enrichment Ideas
By Jayna Wekenman
Environmental
enrichment focuses on creating stimuli in a given space with five
categories of enrichment: nutritional, physical, occupational, sensory
and social (FASS, 2010). There are many creative ways to re-purpose
traditional seasonal items into environmental enrichment for horses and
other animals. Click here to read
suggestions for seasonal enrichment. Remember to use discretion when
implementing, modify to your liking, be aware of all risks, seek approval
by veterinarians, supervise and document throughout the implementation
process.
The PATH Intl.
Equine Welfare Committee encourages positive and engaging educational
exploration from our readers; we'd love to hear your feedback! Let us
know if you have any questions about our tip or have a suggestion about
specific topics you would like covered in the future. Email Kristin
Mason, EWC chair . Thank you!
Join
us in the PATH Intl. Equine Welfare Community!
Participate in lively,
thought-provoking, and sometimes controversial discussions on the PATH
Intl. Equine Welfare Community online forum. No matter what 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 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. Access the forum through the PATH Intl. website by
clicking on the Community Connections button in the left menu. If you
have any questions about joining the PATH Intl. Equine Welare Community,
please email Moderator Patty D'Andrea.
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Welcome
to New PATH Intl. Centers
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PATH Intl. welcomes these centers that joined PATH Intl. in
December 2012. If you want information on center membership, contact Karen Province.
His
Mountaintop Ministries - Kids Ride Free, Marysville, CA
Hybid
Farm Educational Foundation, Acton, MA
Sky Riding LI, Merrick, NY
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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
February 15-19, 2013
Marion Therapeutic Riding Association in Ocala, FL
October 23-26, 2013
Hearts and 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.
July 2-6, 2013
BraveHearts at the Bergmann Centre in Poplar Grove, IL
October 15-19, 2013
Horse Power at Touchstone Farm in Temple, NH
PATH Intl.
Advanced Certification Event
February 19-20, 2013
Good Hope Equestrian Center, Inc. in Miami, FL
March 14-16, 2013
Equest in Wylie, TX
March 22-24, 2013
Horses Help in Phoenix, AZ
May 28-30, 2013
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding in Old Lyme, CT
PATH Intl.
Vaulting Workshop/Certification Event
None scheduled at this
time.
PATH Intl. Mentor Training
February 9-10, 2013
St. Andrews Ride Like A Knight in Laurinburg, NC
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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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