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Donate to PATH Intl.
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Are you interested
in growing your fundraising, marketing, membership recruitment,
programmatic, grant writing or other skills? If you are in the Denver
metro area and would like to volunteer in the PATH Intl. office, we'd
love to have you. Many projects are electronic and can be done from
anywhere. Email Megan Ferry if you're interested in helping
out. Thank you.
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Advertise your
product to 4,400 PATH Intl. Instructors and 850 Member Centers? Join
PATH Intl. as a Corporate Member. 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 Ferry or call her at (303) 452-1212, ext. 107.
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PATH
Intl. and APHF 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. Applications
must be postmarked by March 1, 2013.
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Professional
Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International
February 5, 2013
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Hurricane Sandy
devastated the eastern seaboard of the United States in late October
and early November 2012, leaving dozens dead, thousands homeless and
millions without power. Unfortunately, the buildings of Staten Island
Recreation Association, a PATH Intl. Center in New York, were
completely destroyed by the superstorm. Luckily, because of past
donations from members, the PATH Intl. Disaster Relief Fund is able to
help fund the feed and care for the horses of the Staten Island
Recreation Association while the center rebuilds this spring.
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Part
of the ramp about 300 feet from the main part - both about 150 feet
from where the ramp started.
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Perimeter
fence flattened plus debris: all this was under eight feet of water.
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Please contribute to the
Disaster Relief Fund and hopefully help meet the needs of the next
disaster victim. Thank you for your support!
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Present
at the 2013 PATH Intl. Conference in Orlando
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You, your organization or your research
can help improve the equine-assisted activities and therapies field.
Individuals interested in presenting at the 2013 PATH Intl.
Conference November 6-9 in Orlando, FL, are invited to submit a
completed abstract submission form to PATH Intl. Abstract submission
will be handled electronically only.
Click here for information and guidelines .
Click here for the
abstract submission form.
Submit an abstract
and help make this conference one of the best ever!
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Nominations
for the 2013 PATH Intl. Annual Awards Are Open
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Do you have a
talented equestrian at your PATH Intl. center? Do you admire a
particular instructor or an equine specialist in mental health and
learning? Does a special horse, mule or mini who has a priceless
attitude call your center home? Do you know of a volunteer or
veterinarian who generously gives time at a PATH Intl. center?
Now is the time to
recognize their efforts and submit an award nomination for these
special individuals and animals. Nominations are due no later than 12
midnight, MDT, May 20. Click here for more info
and for the fillable nomination forms.
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Exhibit
at the 2013 PATH Intl. Conference
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PATH Intl.
welcomes back Freedom Rider and Ohio University Southern as exhibitors
for the 2013 PATH Intl. Conference and Annual Meeting, November 6-9, in
Orlando, FL.
If you are
interested in selling your products to nearly 1,000 instructors,
executive directors and other decision makers, detailed information on exhibiting in Orlando
can be found here. Questions? Call or email Megan Ferry at (303) 452-1212, ext. 107. See you
in sunny Florida!
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Volunteer
Opportunity for Path Intl. Site Visitors and Center Representatives to
Be on Accreditation Work Group
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The PATH Intl.
Accreditation Committee is looking for association members to serve on
a work group. The task of the group will be to review the accreditation
process and to recommend appropriate changes to the Accreditation
Committee. If you have not previously served on a PATH Intl. work group
or committee and fulfill the following requirements, you are encouraged
to apply:
- Good knowledge and understanding of the PATH Intl. Standards for
Certification and Accreditation and the accreditation
process
- Active site visitor or a center
representative who has gone through at least one accreditation
visit
To apply, please complete a volunteer application form. Return
application and resume to Corey Campbell. Email Corey
or call her at (800) 369-7433, ext. 104, if you have any questions.
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Join
the Standards & Accreditation Community
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Do you have
questions about what to expect on an accreditation site visit? Are you
unsure how to interpret a specific standard? Do you want to find out
how your center can comply with the standards? Ask the experts! The
PATH Intl. Accreditation Subcommittee and your fellow PATH Intl.
Members are on Community Connections to answer your questions. Log in
to PATH Intl. Community
Connections, join the Standards & Accreditation community and
receive expert advice.
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Equine
Magazines Subscriptions Discounted for PATH Intl. Members
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Through a PATH
Intl. partnership with Equine Network, your favorite equine magazines
such as Equus,
Dressage Today and Horse
and Rider are available to PATH Intl. Members at much
reduced rates. Click here for magazine subscriptions
as low as $10. Good reading!
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Two
PATH Intl. Veterinarians Receive Humanitarian Award
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Two doctors who provide
veterinary services to PATH Intl. Centers, Dr. Mark Fitch and Dr. Richard
Tully, were named the 2012 recipients of the EQUUS Foundation
Humanitarian Award at the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)
Pegasus Awards Dinner on January 19, 2013, during the Federation's Annual
Meeting in Louisville, KY. Dr. Fitch had been
wasnamed the 2012 PATH Intl. Volunteer Veterinarian of the Year recipient
at its annual conference in November.
"A record number of nominations were received this year, but two
rose to the top", said Lynn Coakley, EQUUS Foundation President, who
with John Long, USEF CEO, presented the award.
In addition to the recognition of winning this prestigious award, the
recipients receive a $5,000 grant from the EQUUS Foundation to be awarded
to a horse-related charity of his or her choice. Colorado Therapeutic
Riding Center, a PATH Intl. PAC in Longmont, CO, and SMILES (Special
Methods in Learning Equine Skills), a PATH Intl. PAC in Darien, WI, will
each receive a $5,000 grant.
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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 (must be born after January 1, 1994)
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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Equine
Tip From the PATH Intl. Equine Welfare Committee
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Conformation,
Movement and Soundness...It's All Related
Emily Wygod, PATH
Intl. Equine Welfare Committee Member
When evaluating a
horse, an experienced eye should assess for balance, structural
correctness and type. These are the fundamentals on which conformation is
built and enables proper and smooth movement and a greater chance for a
sound horse. It is important to evaluate a horse standing correctly from
the sides, front and back and then watch the horse walk. Watch the horse
walk away from you, walk toward you and, lastly, watch the horse walk
from the side. Read more.
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 online PATH Intl. Equine Welfare Community!
Participate in lively,
thought-provoking and sometimes controversial discussions in the PATH
Intl. Equine Welfare Community. No matter your specific interest (EFP,
therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, carriage driving, interactive vaulting,
etc.), they ALL involve working with equine partners. 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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PATH
Intl. Premier Accredited Center Receives Grant
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Congratulations to People
and Animal Learning Services (PALS), a PATH Intl. PAC in Bloomington, IN,
which has been awarded a $50,000 grant by the Community Foundation of
Bloomington and Monroe County in support of the organization's
"Gallop for Growth" capital campaign.
Designed to provide a matching-funds opportunity for
supporters of the campaign, the grant will ensure the acquisition of a
new program facility for the PALS program by March 2013, providing an
opportunity for expanded service offerings and community collaborations.
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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
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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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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