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Capital One
Discontinues PATH Intl. Credit Card Program
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Capital One�
has decided to discontinue the Card Lab Connect Program, effective
June 17, 2014. As a result, they will no longer issue new cards
under the program. Capital One will convert the existing accounts
in the program to Capital One branded rewards cards by the end of
this year. Click here for more
information.
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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
June 3, 2014
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PATH Intl.
Proudly Announces New CEO
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With a firm focus on the organization's future and the
mission of promoting safety and optimal outcomes in equine-assisted
activities and therapies (EAAT) for individuals with special needs,
the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International
(PATH Intl.) is pleased to announce Kathy Alm as its next Chief
Executive Officer.
Alm brings
to PATH Intl. proven strategic leadership, having spent the last 25
years transforming organizations, guiding their respective boards,
staff, donors and volunteers to the realization of their visions.
For the last 15 years she served as Executive Director of Little
Bit Therapeutic Riding Center, a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited
Center in Woodinville, WA, one of the largest organizations in the
industry. Read the full press
release here.
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Two
World-Class Featured Presenters Make the 2014 PATH Intl. Conference
and Annual Meeting a Not-to-Miss Event
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PATH Intl. is pleased to announce that we are offering
not just one, but two world-class featured presenters at the 2014
PATH Intl. Conference and Annual Meeting, sponsored by Purina,
October 29 to November 1, in San Diego, CA.
At
Thursday's luncheon, you will be re-energized by listening to the
captivating and uplifting stories of Aubrey H.
Fine, educator,
lecturer and animal lover. Dr. Fine will share insights into
treating children with ADHD and how to help them build resilience
and confidence. He will highlight how equine-assisted activities
and therapies can effectively work with this population and make
their interactions more meaningful and valuable.
Dr. Fine is
a licensed psychologist, specializing in treating children with
ADHD, learning disabilities and developmental disorders.
On Friday
during the General Session, world-renowned clinician, trainer and
equestrian coach Chris Irwin will share with attendees how to
develop a deep bond between themselves and their horses through his
evolutionary methodology-learning to think horse, speak
horse, and play horse games by horse rules to be the better horse.
The General Session concepts and principles will be applied in the
arena during a General Session at the Horse Expo the following
day.
Chris is the
author of Horses
Don't Lie and Dancing
With Your Dark Horse, revealing how the characteristics
necessary to building good relationships with horses can in turn be
used to discover and heal our deepest wounds and help us reach our
greatest potential.
Watch your
email, PATH Intl.
conference page and Facebook for
more information on this exceptional conference in the southern
California sunshine. Registration information will be coming in
July.
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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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Center
Breaks Ground Thanks to PATH Intl. Disaster Relief
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Staten Island
Recreation Association, a PATH Intl. Center in New York, saw some
of the worst of Hurricane Sandy's damage Fall 2012. We are proud to
announce that through the PATH Intl. Disaster Relief Fund--which is
funded by donors like you--the center had its groundbreaking on
Thursday, May 29 (see full article
here).
Click here if
you'd like to donate to help centers impacted by disaster in the
future. Thank you for your support of centers during their times of
need, and congrats to Staten Island Recreation Association!
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Results Are In on ASD and Hippotherapy Study Funded by
HHRF
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The research results are in from a
study funded by Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) on using
hippotherapy for children with autism spectrum disorder. Data showed
that several "life outcomes" were found to be significant. Read the article here.
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Call for Equine-Facilitated
Psychotherapy Videos
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PATH Intl. is seeking videos of
equine-facilitated psychotherapy to use in marketing and on its
YouTube channel. If you have any videos, please send them (or the
YouTube link) to Cher Smith, Communications
Coordinator/Webmaster. Videos must comply with PATH Intl. Standards
and must have all necessary releases. Thank you!
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SmarkPak Announces First PATH Intl.
Horse of the Month
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PATH Intl. and SmarkPak are excited to
announce their first Horse of the Month: Rascal from Fieldstone Farm
Therapeutic Riding Center, a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center in
Chagrin Falls, OH. "It was not easy to select the first
horse," said Courtney Bruso, marketing assistant for SmartPak.
"All of the entries were very touching." Rascal received
his SmartPak supplements last week.
Learn more about
Rascal, SmartPak's Horse of the Month. Nominate your horse
in June for a chance to win! The Horse of the Month receives $100 of
SmartPak products for a month. Photos are highly encouraged!
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PATH Intl. Supports the PAST Act
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PATH Intl. has added its name to the
Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, joining a long list of equine
organizations and veterinary and animal health organizations and
professionals who are petitioning Congress to ban soring devices and
increase penalties for violations. Click here for the
full article.
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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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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
November 20-23, 2014
Horse Power at Touchstone Farm, Temple, NH
PATH Intl. Registered Instructor
Certification Only
July 19-20, 2014
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
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
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, Middle Tennessee State University,
Murfreesboro, TN
PATH Intl. Approved Training Course
August
27-November (contact the host site for ending date)
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc.,
Old Lyme, CT
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