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As we wrap up the
2012-2013 fiscal year, PATH Intl. says "thank you" to its
300+ members who donated this year over and above their
membership. Donations--with a median gift of just $25--added up
to over $45,000 to help cover the costs of instructor certification,
center benefits such as the Foundation Directory, and media outreach to
raise awareness of therapeutic horsemanship among the general public.
Thank you!
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Keep
Track of Equine Health
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If you need help
keeping records on your horse's health, PATH Intl. sponsor
Bimeda/Equimax can help. Bimeda/Equimax has a free Equine Health Record
available at www.equimaxhorse.com.
While there, sign up for their enewsletter to receive special offers on
dewormers and other products.
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Professional
Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International
winner of the 2013
Equine Industry Vision Award
July 16, 2013
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PATH
Intl. Announces 2013 Region Award Winners
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A big congratulations to all the winners and nominees!
Every year, PATH Intl. centers and members nominate the
very best equestrians, certified professionals, veterinarians,
volunteers and equines serving at PATH Intl. Centers, and we are
pleased to announce the regional and equestrian award winners. Each year
becomes more difficult to choose from among the outstanding
nominations. This year, PATH Intl. received an astounding 227
nominations, demonstrating once again the high quality of service our
centers offer. It takes a lot of time and thought to nominate someone,
and we thank everyone who nominated someone. (Remember that
nominations are now accepted year round.) A special thank you also to
our judges for making the difficult decisions.
Click here to see a list
of the 2013 PATH Intl. Region Award Winners.
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2013
PATH Intl. Conference Registration Book
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The summer issue of PATH
Intl. Strides has been mailed out! Polybagged with this
issue is the much-anticipated 2013 PATH Intl. Conference Registration
Book. In it, you will find the sessions schedule, hotel information,
some fun things to do in Orlando, the Horse Expo line-up with the
closing event at Arabian Nights and of course the registration form. Online registration is now
open.
Click here to register
online.
Click here to download
the registration book.
If you have questions about registration, contact Karen Province or call her at (800) 369-7433, ext. 111.
Join us for Destination: Success!
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Bimeda
Volunteer Award Winner for June
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The June winner of
the Bimeda Volunteer Award was Brea Riley of Ride With Pride, Inc., in
Staunton, VA. She has been a volunteer for more than six years, and
Ride With Pride notes, "Her leadership skills and quiet confidence
have matched her genuine compassion for both the horses and the
participants."
Congratulations, Brea!
Your center can 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.
In addition, Bimeda will donate a 25 dose pack of Bimectin, Exodus and
Equimax dewormers to the volunteer's center. Visit Bimeda Equine for
details.
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Great
Idea, Great Discount
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Be sure to check
out this edition of PATH
Intl. Strides magazine's "Great Idea" on page 50.
Lynn Petr discusses the profitability of composting. The system she
uses, O2 Compost, was a PATH Intl. 2012 Conference exhibitor. O2
Compost is offering discounts to PATH Intl. members who purchase its
systems through August 31, 2013.
Compost System
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Regular Price
(plus
shipping)
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Micro-Bin
(1-4 horses)
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$875
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Benchmark
(4-8 horses)
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$2,375
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Cornerstone
(8-20 horses)
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$3,875
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Questions? Contact Peter Moon or call him at (360) 568-8085.
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PATH
Intl. Online Courses Updated
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PATH Intl. Online
Courses, including the CAT Course and Instructor Self-Study, have been
updated to reflect the 2013
PATH Intl. Standards for Certification and Accreditation.
If you are currently enrolled in an online course, you will need the 2013 Standards for
Certification and Accreditation to complete the exams. The 2013 Standards for
Certification and Accreditation is available to download
for free on the My PATH Intl. Membership page.
2013
PATH Intl. Standards for Certification and Accreditation
- Go to www.pathintl.org
and sign in using your email address and password
- Click the orange box that says "My PATH
Intl. Membership"
- Click the first bullet point under the
"Member Only Benefits" section that says PATH Intl. Standards for
Certification and Accreditation Manual
- Click "Download the 2013 Manual"
in the Quick Links box on the right side of the screen
- The Standards
for Certification and Accreditation is split up in
sections; each bullet point is a different section of the manual
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PATH
Intl. welcomes these new centers that joined in June!
Cassidy's
Cause Therapeutic Riding Academy, Paducah, KY
Enter His Gates, Glencoe, OK
Healing Horse Stables, Pesotum, IL
One Step At A Time, Cody, WY
Superior Horsefarm Inc, Monroe Township, NJ
Take The Reins Equine Assisted Therapy, Anchorage, AK
The Healing Farm, Upper Marlboro, MD
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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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PATH
Intl. Supports American Horse Council Welfare Code of Practice
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PATH Intl. has added its
name to the list of supporters of the American Horse Council Welfare Code
of Practice.
The AHC Welfare Code of Practice outlines in generic terms what it means
to be an organization that is committed to the responsible breeding, training,
care, use, enjoyment, transport and retirement of horses. Signing this
code is one indication of that commitment on behalf of and as an advocate
for our centers.
Click here to read the
full document.
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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
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
August 9-10, 2013
SIRE in Hockley, TX
August 13-14, 2013
Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center in Chagrin Falls, OH
December 7-8, 2013
Pegasus Therapeutic Riding, Inc., in Brewster, NY
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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permission from PATH Intl. PATH Intl. reserves the right to reject,
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opportunity for communication for members in the field of equine assisted
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not necessarily reflect PATH Intl. policy, imply PATH Intl. endorsement
or comply with PATH Intl. standards.
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