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EQUUS Foundation,
a PATH Intl. sponsor, is participating in Animal Planet's R.O.A.R.
Matching Campaign. EQUUS Foundation is asking all horse lovers to click this link every
day from Oct. 14-Nov. 12. No donation is required, just a simple click.
Equus Foundation is the only charity partnering with Animal Planet to
represent horses. More clicks for EQUUS Foundation equals more funding
for equine organizations. Click away, and thank you!
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CFC
Campaign
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Are you a member
of the military or a civilian working for the U.S. federal government?
Do you have friends or family who are employed by the U.S. government?
If so, you can support PATH Intl. through the Combined Federal Campaign
this fall. The PATH Intl. CFC# is 23051. Thank you for your service to
our country!
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Professional
Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International
Recipients
of the 2013 Equine Industry Vision Award
sponsored
by Zoetis, presented by American Horse Publications
October 15, 2013
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Congratulations
to New Region Reps
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PATH
Intl. Region Representatives, serving as members of the Membership
Oversight Committee, are the voice of PATH Intl. We thank them for
their hard work and dedication to PATH Intl. We are pleased to announce
the newly elected region representatives. Their term will start January
1, 2014. Congratulations!
Region 7 - Erin
Bevington
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Two
Mandatory Webinars for Evaluators
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PATH
Intl. will present two mandatory
webinars this month for evaluators. For those of you who couldn't
attend the webinar on "Report Writing," we will have another
one on Thursday, October 24th at 5 p.m. MDT. On October 30th at 5
p.m. MDT we will present a webinar on "Exit Interviews." Both
webinars will be presented by Sandy Webster. You will receive a link
for these webinars via email very soon. Mark your calendars for both of
these important and informative webinars.
Thank you Sandy, for your time and talent and all that you do!
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Conference
Updates and Highlights
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Session Highlights
If you work with
veterans or are interested in offering programs for veterans, be sure
to join us Wednesday, November 6th, for a full day of PATH
International Equine Services for Heroes sessions. Included is "Boots
in the Arena: Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy in the Treatment of Combat
Trauma," presented by Eva Usadi. Using a filmed EAP session
with a warrior, this presentation will demonstrate the importance of
being able to verbally process the client's experience so that it can
be integrated. It will also show how the horse's capacity to reflect
underlying intention and emotion is critical to the healing process.
Are you experiencing burnout or know someone who is? Come to "Instructor
Enrichment," presented by the PATH Intl.
Community Connections Instructor Group on Wednesday for encouragement
and support. Increase morale while discovering ways to reduce burnout
and stress.
Everyone is
invited to a special session during Community Connections Day: "Equine
Nutrition," presented by Kelly R.
Vineyard from Purina Animal Nutrition, the title sponsor of the
conference. Learn about what's right for your center's equines, and
discover the real facts behind common nutrition myths.
OrLaNDo FuN FaCT
Trainers at SeaWorld
Orlando feed Shamu 230 pounds of food every day.
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PATH
Intl. Society of Visionaries Luncheon Speaker
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No
One Does It Alone
We
all love the thrill of the Olympics as we watch athletes excelling at
something for which they have trained most of their lives. Our hearts
beat faster as each team member contributes to the win, somehow
becoming more collectively than they were as individuals. But what is
it like to be those athletes, to participate on a team rather than be a
spectator?
We invite you to
have lunch with a very special conference guest: Olympian Kyle Carter,
member of the 2008 Canada Equestrian Team at the Olympic Games in Hong
Kong, China. Competing in Hong Kong, Kyle had one of the best cross
country rounds of the day. Kyle also competed in the World Equestrian
Games ('10) where he and his Canadian teammates became WEG Silver
Medalists. Kyle is also a national ambassador for Purina, title sponsor
of the PATH Intl. Conference and Annual Meeting.
This year's
conference theme of Destination: Success is highlighted in the success
Kyle has had, but that success is not earned alone. It is found in
partnership and teamwork, a collaborative effort of all
involved.
Kyle will motivate
your dedication and inspire us to go the distance as we pursue our own
passions, including the success of PATH Intl.
The luncheon will
be Friday, November 8, at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, FL, during the
lunch break at the conference. Tickets for this special event are $75,
and benefit the PATH Intl. Society of Visionaries projects. Click here to register.
(Please note special dietary needs when you register.)
For more
information on Kyle, visit the Carter Eventing website
About
the Society of Visionaries
The Society of Visionaries is made up of a distinguished
group of PATH Intl. members and friends who are devoted to sustaining
its excellence and ensuring its future. Working as a team, this society
enables PATH Intl. to provide the expertise, education and standards
required to guide instructors, other professionals and centers in the
provision of safe and meaningful equine-assisted activities and
therapies to individuals with physical, developmental and emotional
challenges during critical periods of their lives.
Each year, Society of Visionaries funds are applied to further specific
initiatives, advancing PATH Intl. toward its vision of being a global
authority, resource and advocate for EAAT and the equines in this work
that inspires and enriches the human spirit.
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Welcome
New Sponsor
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PATH Intl. welcomes Kentucky
Performance Products as a Gold Sponsor. Kentucky Performance Products is
generously donating the registration bags for the 2013 conference. Thank
you!
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PATH
Intl. Welcomes Its Newest Sponsor, and You Benefit!
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PATH Intl. and the American Competitive
Trail Horse Association (ACTHA) are teaming up to help your center raise
money! Host an ACTHA event and raise $1,500+ for the vital work you do
every day.
ACTHA holds events that PATH Intl. Centers can host as a way to raise
money for the important work they do. More on these venues can be found
on the ACTHA website along
with video examples of all ACTHA obstacles.
Those interested in receiving more information can contact Robin
Tilghman or call (434) 989-1437, or if you're ready to sign up, you
can go to their events page.
We think you'll find this a unique, exciting and enjoyable partnership!
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Nominations
Open for AMHA Therapy Horse of the Year
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The
American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is taking nominations for Morgan
horses whose contributions have gone above and beyond expectations for
its Therapy Horse of the Year Award. This award is given yearly at AMHA's
Annual Convention in February. The horse may be a part of a recognized
therapeutic riding program and ridden on a regular basis by an individual
with a disability, or may be owned by individuals who benefit by working
with the horse. The horse must be currently used in therapeutic
horsemanship and be registered with AMHA to win this award.
Nominations close November
1. For more information or to obtain a nomination form, go to the AMHA website.
Questions can be emailed to AMHA or call (802) 985-4944.
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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
October 17-20, 2013
Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center in Bend, OR
October 23-26, 2013
Hearts and Horses, Inc., in Loveland, CO
January 21-24, 2014
Equest in Wylie, TX
April 3-6, 2014
Dream Catchers at the Cori Sikich Riding Center
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
January 3-5, 2014
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding in Old Lyme, CT
PATH Intl.
Advanced Certification Event
October 18-20, 2013
Horses Help in Phoenix, AZ
December 13-15, 2013
Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center in Chagrin Falls, OH
February 25-26, 2014
Good Hope Equestrian Training Center in Miami, FL
April 28-30, 2014
Ivey Ranch Park Association in Oceanside, CA
May 28-30, 2014
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc., in Old Lyme, CT
PATH Intl. Mentor
Training
November 5-6, 2013
Tuesday, November 5th - noon to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, November 6th - 7 a.m. to noon
PATH Intl.
Conference and Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL
December 7-8, 2013
Pegasus Therapeutic Riding, Inc., in Brewster, NY
May 17-18, 2014
Hearts and Horses in Loveland, CO
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