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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
May 20, 2014
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Beverly
Reed, Long-Time Receptionist at PATH Intl., Retires
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If
you have called the PATH Intl. office over the last 12 years, there is
a strong possibility you have spoken with Beverly Reed. Bev, who has
been called the voice of PATH Intl. by many members, retired earlier
this month. Bev has been an invaluable part of the member services
team. She was always willing to help members with their questions and
help out her co-workers. Bev will be missed but we at PATH Intl. extend
our best wishes for her retirement.
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Meet
the PATH Intl. 2014 Riders Assistance Fund Scholarship Recipient
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PATH Intl. is
proud to announce its 2014 Riders Assistance Fund $300 Scholarship
recipient, Kall'el Griffith from BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding and
Education Center, a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center in Harvard,
IL.
Kall'el truly benefits from the healing power of horses. The very first
time he arrived at the farm for his initial assessment, he displayed
difficult behaviors. Then the horse walked into the arena. The horse,
with a calming and non-judging presence, captivated Kall'el. He walked
over to the horse and petted him gently on the nose--all as tears fell
down his mother's face. Kall'el had never before shown such compassion.
Kall'el has now been enrolled in therapeutic riding lessons for two
years and has begun to ride independently. While he has hard days and
easy days, he is constantly meeting riding goals set forth by the
instructor. He is more easily managed at home, and his mom said that
she believes horseback riding is part of the very reason she can help him
handle his behaviors at home. "Every Saturday, he asks me, 'horses
now?' I would hate to ever have to tell him no because I can't afford
it," said his mom. Thanks to scholarships and programs like the
Riders Assistance Fund, she won't have to.
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HSUS'
"Now, That's
a Walking Horse!" Grant Program
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The Humane Society
of the United States grant and recognition program, "Now, That's a Walking
Horse!" rewards humane owners and riders of Tennessee walking
horses. "Now, That's
a Walking Horse!" is designed to encourage opportunities for the
use, care and training of Tennessee walking horses apart from the
traditional show ring. The program is open to all flat-shod, registered
Tennessee walking horses being used in ways other than traditional
show-ring rail classes, including therapeutic riding. Click here to read more
about the program and download the application here.
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Exhibit
at the 2014 PATH Intl. Conference and Annual Meeting
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Do you have a product equine
professionals would be interested in purchasing? Educational materials,
books, videos and jewelry are all great possibilities for selling to
the 700+ therapeutic horsemanship professionals we expect to see at the
2014 PATH Intl. Conference, October 29-November 1 in San Diego. 96% of 2013 conference survey
respondents said they will contact one or more exhibitors. Exhibiting
pays off!
For more
information, email Megan Ferry or call her at (800) 369-7433,
ext. 107.
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Deadline
TODAY for 2014 PATH Intl. Award Nominations
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Award
Nominations
Recognize the efforts and achievements of your outstanding instructors,
equine specialists in mental health and learning, equines, volunteers,
veterinarians and equestrians. Nominations for awards to be announced
at this year's conference are due TODAY, no later than 11:59
p.m., MDT, May 20. Click here for
information and for the fillable forms. If you have questions,
email Karen Province or call her at (800) 369-7433,
ext. 103.
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Tips
From the PATH Intl. Equine Welfare Committee
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Spring
(and Fall) Pastures: Things You Need to Know
By Marcie Ehrman,
Member of the PATH Intl. Equine Welfare Committee
Finally, the last of the snow has melted away, the mounds of hair
surrounding your horses after using your shedding blade are noticeably
smaller, and the seas of mud are beginning to recede. Along with the
growth of new spring grass comes numerous health considerations for your
horses. Read more.
The PATH Intl. Equine Welfare Committee encourages positive and engaging
educational exploration from our readers. We'd love to hear your
feedback! Please let us know if you have any questions about our tip or
have a specific topics about which you would be interested in learning
more in the future. Email Cathy Languerand, PATH Intl.
Equine Welfare Committee chair. Thank you!
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PATH
Intl. PAC Receives Grant
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REACH Therapeutic
Riding Center, a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center in McGregor, TX,
has received a $10,000 grant from the Bernard and Audre Rapoport
Foundation. Barbara Epps, executive director, said that the center plans
to use the funds to provide horseback riding scholarships for special
needs individuals in the McLennan County area. Congratulations,
REACH!
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Nominate
Your Horse for a Chance to Win SmarkPak Supplements
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If you know your
horse is one-of-a-kind and you want to win a month of SmartPak
supplements, then we have a deal for you! SmartPak and PATH Intl. have
started a Horse of the Month program to highlight the amazing work horses
in equine-assisted activities and therapies do year-round.
Please take five minutes to nominate your horse
and get a chance to win $100 of SmartPak for a month. Photos are highly
encouraged!
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Bayer
Introduces Educational Program for Horse Enthusiasts
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PATH Intl. sponsor Bayer HealthCare
Animal Health is introducing the "Your Ride With a Legend"
educational program. This program gives equine enthusiasts access to
useful horse health information from Bayer and performance tips from a
pair of world-class competitors, the "Legend Riders." Upon
sign-up for the no-cost program, members have the opportunity to win a
trip to one of two premiere equine events: the 2014 National Cutting
Horse Association (NCHA) Futurity in Fort Worth, TX; or the 2015 Rolex
Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover in Lexington, KY. These
two VIP trips include meet-and-greets with the "Legend Riders"
for the winners and their respective guests.
Click here for information
about "Your Ride With a Legend," including complete sweepstakes
rules.
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New
2014 Standards Manual
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The 2014 edition of
the PATH Intl.
Standards for Certification and Accreditation manual will be
released and implemented on July 1, 2014. Any centers going through an
accreditation site visit after July 1, 2014 will need to reference the
2014 manual and comply with these most recent standards. If you have
questions about the accreditation process or the new manual, please log in to Community
Connections and join the Standards & Accreditation group. The
members of the PATH Intl. Accreditation Subcommittee along with your peers
will be there to answer any questions you may have.
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HETI
Scientific and Educational Journal of Therapeutic Riding Call for
Submissions
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The Federation of
Horses in Education and Therapy International (HETI) publishes the
Scientific and Educational Journal of Therapeutic Riding (SEJThR)
annually, and it is your contributions that keep the journal interesting
and relevant. A new journal structure has been implemented for 2014. Download the flier for information,
including dates and contact information, or visit their website.
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Scholarship
for Prospective Instructors
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Don't wait to begin logging your
volunteer hours for the 2015 PATH Intl. Champion of Equine Service
Certification Scholarship, sponsored by the EQUUS Foundation. The
scholarship financially assists prospective instructors who achieve
champion status to obtain a PATH Intl. Registered Instructor
Certification. The EQUUS Foundation will award one scholarship to cover
the registration fee up to $1,000 for the recipient to attend a PATH
Intl. Registered Instructor Certification Workshop.
For more information about
the champions program, the PATH Intl. Scholarship and how PATH Intl.
members can achieve champion status by volunteering, visit the EQUUS Foundation website.
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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
June 26-29, 2014
Healing Reins
Therapeutic Riding Center, Bend, OR
August 7-10, 2014
SIRE, Houston's Therapeutic Equestrian Centers, Hockley, TX
August 13-16, 2014
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc., Old Lyme, CT
August 14-17, 2014
BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding and Educational Center, Harvard, IL
August 28-31, 2014
Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding (STAR), Lenoir City, TN
September 11-14, 2014
Calvin Center Therapeutic Riding Program, Hampton, GA
October 22-25, 2014
Hearts and Horses, Inc., Loveland, CO
PATH Intl.
Vaulting Workshop and Certification
August 22-24, 2014
Pegasus Therapeutic
Riding, Inc., Brewster, NY
September 24-27, 2014
Hearts and Horses, Inc., Loveland, CO
PATH Intl. Driving
Workshop and Certification
August 8-10, 2014 - Demonstration Only
Born 2 Be Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Aubrey, TX
PATH Intl.
Advanced Certification
May 24-26, 2014
Calvin Center Therapeutic Riding Program, Hampton, GA
May 28-30, 2014
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc., Old Lyme, CT
August 20-22, 2014
ManeGait, McKinney, TX
PATH Intl. Mentor
Training
June 20-21, 2014
SIRE, Houston's Therapeutic Equestrian Centers, Hockley, TX
July 19-20, 2014
Maryland Therapeutic Riding, Inc., Crownsville, MD
August 7-8, 2014
PATH Intl. Region 5 Conference, Murfreesboro, TN
PATH Intl. Approved Training Course
May 28-July 20, 2014
August 27-November (contact the host site for ending date)
High Hopes
Therapeutic Riding, Inc., Old Lyme, CT
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