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Thank you to
everyone who participated in the recent Purina Animal Nutrition survey
on equine nutrition and feeding programs. Over 400 PATH Intl. members
generously took part in this data-gathering effort! A random drawing
took place in May with winners receiving prizes from Purina Animal
Nutrition. Five winners received a bucket of Freedom Flex Joint Health
Product and 20 winners received three free bags of Purina Horse Feed.
All prizes have now been disbursed. Purina will be reaching out to
centers that expressed interest in discussing their feeding programs in
detail. If you missed the survey but would like to connect with Purina
to discuss your nutrition programs, please contact Megan Ferry or call her at (800) 369-7433, ext. 107.
Thank you to all the participants!
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Professional
Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International
June 18, 2013
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2013
PATH Intl. Conference Scholarship Deadline Nearing
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Scholarship Information - Deadline
Approaching! Send your application in to apply for these two
scholarships.
Deadline: June 28
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2013
PATH Intl. Awards Nominations
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Thank
you to the members who submitted nominations for the 2013 PATH
Intl. Annual Awards. Many deserving equines, certified professionals,
equestrians, volunteers and veterinarians were nominated this year.
Award winners will be announced later this summer. Remember,
nominations may now be submitted all year round. All nominations
received after May 20, 2013, will be considered for the 2014 PATH Intl.
Annual Awards.
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The
2013 Standards Manual Is Here
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The 2013 Professional Association
of Therapeutic Horsemanship International Standards for Certification
and Accreditation is now available online and will soon be
available in hard copy and CD. The new manual is effective July 1,
2013. Click here to download
the manual; you must be logged in to your account on the PATH Intl.
website. If you have any questions, please contact Corey Cambell or call her at (800) 369-7433, ext. 104.
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PATH
Intl. Field Test Standards Now on Community Connections
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The Professional
Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International Standards for
Certification and Accreditation is a document that is
constantly evolving as the EAAT industry continues to grow and develop.
Any new standards proposed or standards that are rewritten to the
extent that the intent of the standard is altered are offered to the
association members in the form of Field Test Standards for comment and
critique. Traditionally, member input has been solicited only at
accreditation site visits, regional conferences or the PATH Intl.
Conference. In an effort to extend the opportunity for input to the
members of the association, current Field Test Standards are now posted
online in PATH Intl. Community
Connections.
All PATH Intl.
members are encouraged to read and post comments on the current Field
Test Standards. With strong member input, PATH Intl. will continue to
lead in the promotion of best practices for safety and service in the
industry.
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Reward
Your Riders With Donated Ribbons
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Philip
Rust shows off his ribbon at SIRE Therapeutic Riding Center, a PATH
Intl. PAC in Hockley, Texas
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Would your program
like to reward your riders and volunteers with donated ribbons? Perhaps
your center would like to create a ribbon tree or ribbon wreath out of
donated ribbons for your next fundraiser.
Ribbon Recycling
collects donated ribbons for distribution to therapeutic riding centers
and directs donors to "donate locally," as well.
Please let Ribbon Recycling know if your center would be interested in
receiving donated ribbons. Simply fill out the form
on its site. Include in the comments that you would like to be
contacted by ribbon donors. Ribbon Recycling will then list your center
on its site so that local donors may contact you directly. If you have
questions, contact Julie Beaulieu at Ribbon
Recycling.
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Final
Days to Win a 2-Night Pick-a-Trip Package Through Member-Get-A-Member
Contest!
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We at PATH Intl.
know that our current members are the best possible source for new
members who could benefit from all PATH Intl. has to offer.
With our special Rein Them In 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 the PATH
Intl. store to join online. Ask your friend to enter your name as
their "referred by." Then tell another friend... and
another... and another to win prizes. Click here to learn more.
We'd like to thank you
for your efforts for all members recruited by June
30, 2013.
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The
Benefits of PATH Intl. Membership
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Check
out this center member benefit!
Disaster Relief Fund
Daily we are confronted with the fact that we live in a
world of upheaval. Our centers have faced tornadoes, hurricanes, floods
and fires. PATH Intl. can help member centers in good standing with an
immediate need in funding expenses not normally covered by operating insurance
after natural or man-made catastrophic disasters. Click here to learn more
or to apply.
Individual members also benefit from funding opportunities through the
Pat and Jackie Mullins Conference Scholarship as well as other
conference scholarships and the Instructor Certification
Scholarship.
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Welcome
to New PATH Intl. Centers
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PATH Intl. welcomes these centers who joined in May 2013!
Blue
Mountain Therapeutic Riding, Touchet, WA
Fairywood
Thicket Farm, Fairburn, GA
Heads
Up Special Riders, Kingston, NJ
Hooves
of Hope Equestrian Center, Inc., Lancaster, KY
Horses
& Horizons Therapeutic Learning Center, Inc., New Ringgold, PA
Jericho's
Gift, Monroe, NC
WillStar Riding Academy, Bemidji, MN
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Designed
to Thrive
By Jayna Wekenman;
PATH Intl. Equine Welfare Committee
Shoes, shoe-less, hoof boots, trimmers, farriers, staff members, regular
maintenance -- EAAT programs have many choices of hoof care practitioners
and hoof care methods. Hooves are designed to thrive in their own ways.
Consistently mediocre hoof care programs can be detrimental to the equine
and cost-ineffective for a program. In designing a hoof care program
tailored for the equines' well-being and program management, consider
these suggestions: explore options of hoof care; try various methods per
individual equine; monitor and document tries; and involve significant
people throughout this process. Read more.
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PATH
Intl. Community Connections Corner
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Check out some of the
latest discussions on PATH Intl. Community Connections.
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The
Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program
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The Jockey Club
Thoroughbred Incentive Program is now accepting applications for the
T.I.P. Thoroughbred of the Year Award. This award recognizes a
Thoroughbred that has excelled in a non-competitive career, such as EAAT.
The award will include a $5,000 grant to the nonprofit organization
associated with the horse or, if not associated with a nonprofit
organization, to a horse-related charity chosen by The Jockey Club. To
apply for the T.I.P. Thoroughbred of the Year Award, please click here for the
application. Applications are due June 28, 2013.
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Nominations
Open for PATH Intl. Membership Oversight Committee Region Reps
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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 odd-numbered
regions: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11.
PATH Intl. Region
Representatives serve as ambassadors for the association and as the voice
of their region's members. Responsibilities may include recruiting,
retaining and recognizing members; collaborating with groups within and
outside of PATH Intl. that can positively impact the success of PATH
Intl. members; leading PATH Intl. recognition of center and individual
members and participants; and helping coordinate states, regions and PATH
Intl. communities into effective networking systems.
Click here for requirements and to download the
fillable nomination form or download the form from the PATH Intl. corporate
documents page. 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 Rachel
Davis, PATH Intl. Membership Coordinator. Thank you to those nominees
who are willing to contribute their time in representing the PATH Intl. members
in their regions.
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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. homepage or on the PATH Intl. events calendar.
PATH Intl. Equine
Specialist in Mental Health and Learning Workshop and Practical Skills
Testing
September 11-15, 2013
Special People United to Ride (SPUR) in Lincroft, NJ
September 26-29
Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center in Burnsville, NC
September 27-30, 2013
Horse Power at Touchstone Farm in Temple, NH
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.
October 15-19, 2013
Horse Power at Touchstone Farm in Temple, NH
PATH Intl.
Vaulting Workshop and Certification combination event
Specific schedule sent
by host site.
August 6-9, 2013
Equest in Wylie, TX
PATH Intl.
Advanced Certification Event
June 18-20, 2013
Mane Stream in Oldwick, NJ
September 7-8, 2013
Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center in Woodinville, WA
October 18-20, 2013
Horses Help in Phoenix, AZ
PATH Intl. Mentor
Training
June 28-29, 2013
Dream Catchers at the Cori Sikich Riding Center in Williamsburg, VA
August 9-10, 2013
SIRE in Hockley, TX
August 13-14, 2013
Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center in Chagrin Falls, OH
Evaluator Training
August 16-17, 2013
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc., in Old Lyme, CT
August 24-25, 2013
Equest in Wylie, TX
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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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