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Professional
Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International
December 16, 2014
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A
Message From PATH Intl. CEO
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Kathy
Alm
PATH Intl. CEO
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As 2014 nears an
end, I find myself reflecting on all that has been accomplished by and
for the more than 58,000 participants served by PATH Intl. Members and
all that has been accomplished within the EAAT field. Participants have
taken their first step, spoken their first word, healed old wounds,
re-directed their lives on a more positive path, trotted for the first
time, gained leadership skills -- the list goes on and on.
Within the field,
recognition of the value of this work has increased, research is
happening, progress in credentialing and quality assurance has been
made and a movement to bring together the various parts of our industry
for the greater good has begun. If you are reading this message, you
had some part in making that happen. Thank you.
As I look to 2015,
I know there is much more work to be done: more participant progress to
facilitate, more research, more alignment, more credentialing and
quality assurance work, to name a few. I look forward to working
together to make 2015 the year of progress.
Happy Holidays,
everyone.
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to PATH Intl.
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 PATH
Intl. relies on your donations to help underwrite the costs of center accreditation
and professional certification. By giving today, you help PATH Intl.
train the therapeutic horsemanship professionals of tomorrow!
Click here to donate
today.
Thank you for your gift!
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New
PATH Intl. Grievance Filing Process
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The PATH Intl.
Quality Assurance Task Force was assembled to address professional
ethics, professional discipline, conflicts of interest, grievances and
appeals to determine and implement best practices in testing and
training in association governance and in the stewardship of our
members. The task force announces a new grievance filing process.
The policy states
PATH Intl. Members will be subject to a fair and reasonable
disciplinary and expulsion procedure to be carried out in good faith,
effective January
1, 2015.
To learn about the
PATH Intl. Grievance Review Panel, who may file a grievance, how to
file a grievance and how the process will work, click here for more
information. Questions should be directed to Sam Albrecht, PATH Intl. Director of Programs and
membership.
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PATH
Intl. Strategic Plan Updates
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When the current
PATH Intl. strategic plan was rolled out in the fall of 2014, the PATH
Intl. Board of Trustees and Staff became energized to begin
implementing the plan that was created from association member,
stakeholder, board and staff feedback. As a result, the staff and
volunteers rolled up their sleeves and dived right in to accomplish the
goals set forth. A year into the three-to-five-year plan, the
association is pleased to communicate that many tasks have been
completed, and even more are well in the works.
One important
update we'd like to highlight is the language used for the goals and
objectives was revisited by the board and staff and modified slightly
to include clearer, measurable purpose for each. There was no change to
any of the original intent; however, the improved content is more
concise and better defined. To view the new language, download the updated PATH Intl. Strategic Plan.
Click here for a report
on some of the higher priority initiatives.
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Center
Membership Renewals
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Thank you for your
commitment to safety, ethical practices and professionalism in
equine-assisted activities and therapies. To ensure that PATH Intl.
continues to provide your center with premium education and to maintain
uninterrupted access to the wealth of benefits available to PATH Intl.
centers, please
renew your center membership by December 31.
Online center renewal for 2015 is now available. Online registration
makes it especially easy to renew your registration before it expires.
With the elimination of paper, you'll end any worry about losing your
form on the desk or in the mail.
Click here to renew online.
NOTE: The center's primary contact or executive director must be logged
in to their personal account in order to renew online.
If you need to update the primary contact for your center, please send in
a center change notification form or a premier accredited center change notification
form.
Of course, if you prefer to send in a hard copy renewal, that is still an
option. Download and complete the center renewal booklet and renewal
invoice, and mail it in.
Click here to download the center renewal
booklet.
Centers that prefer to pay by check may now complete the center renewal
booklet online and mail a check for center membership dues.
For more information about renewing your center membership, please visit
our FAQ page or the Center Renewal page.
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PATH
Intl. Equine Welfare Best Practices Webinar
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The PATH Intl.
Equine Welfare Committee webinar on equine welfare best practices will be
Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at 1 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The webinar
is free. Click here to sign up.
The presenter is Emily Wygod, a PATH Intl. Certified Advanced Instructor,
Special Olympics Coach and member of the PATH Intl. Equine Welfare
Committee.
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Equine
Tips
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Engaging
in Play
By Cathy Languerand,
Chairperson, PATH Intl. Equine Welfare Committee
As winter closes in here in New England, without an indoor arena, mounted
therapeutic lessons come to a halt. As boredom sets in, some EAAT center
horses may show changes in their behavior. Days are short, wind chills
are bitter and frozen ground slippery. Daily turnout and grooming may not
meet all of your horses' needs. Horses become spooky, explosive and
reactive. They may guard the gate, turn their hind end toward you, or pin
their ears and threaten to bite. Our goal is to engage the horse's mind
in play before the behaviors escalate. Let's look at what your horse
might consider "play." Read more ...
The PATH Intl. Equine Welfare Committee is making a
commitment to refine and deepen our perspective of equine well-being to
include the physical, mental and emotional well-being of our wonderful
four-legged partners. I invite you to join us on this journey. Please add
your thoughts on PATH Intl. Community
Connections page. It is my desire that these tips start a further
discussion on Community Connections. Any thoughts? We appreciate hearing
from you!
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SmartPak
Horse of the Month
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SmartPak is looking
to choose the next Horse of the Month, which will receive $100 of
SmartPak products for a month. Nominate your horse
for a chance to win! Photos are highly encouraged!
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PATH
Intl. Events Calendar
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Unless otherwise
noted, contact Bret Maceyak 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 contact information
under Find a Center on the
PATH Intl. homepage or on the PATH Intl. events calendar.
Special
Note: The PATH Intl. Events Calendar has
been experiencing difficulties, and we have not been able to add (or
delete) ANY events. Following are the upcoming events between
January-April 2015. We hope to have the Events Calendar updated soon.
PATH Intl. Onsite
Workshops and Certifications
January 14-17, 2015
Front Range Exceptional Equestrians and CSU Equine Sciences
735 S Overland Trail, Fort Collins, CO 80523
Contact: Sherry Butler Phone: (970) 491-8173
February 4-7, 2015
Horses Help
2601 E. Rose Garden Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85050
Contact: Saebra Pipoly Phone: (602) 569-6056
February 19-22, 2015
EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program
2626 Heritage Park Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Contact: Kate Robbins Phone: (757) 721-7350
February 26 - March
1, 2015
Good Hope Equestrian
Training Center
22155 SW 147th Avenue, Miami, FL 33170
Contact: Peggy Bass Phone: (305) 258-2838
March 5-8, 2015
Ride On LA
10860 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Chatsworth, CA 91311
Contact: Brie Doherty Phone: (805) 375-9078
March 25-28, 2015
Whitewater Therapeutic and Recreational Riding
1319 Cemetery Street, Salmon, ID 83467
Contact: Joyce Scott Phone: (208) 469-0617
April 1-4, 2015
Equine Assisted Therapies of South Florida
3600 W Sample Rd, Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Contact: Marla Bowman Phone: (954) 974-2007
April 8-11, 2015
Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center
8450 N. 43rd St, Augusta, MI 49012
Contact: Jane Kalin Phone: (269) 731-4471
April 23-26, 2015
Eagle Mount Bozeman
6901 Goldenstein Ln, Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Maggee Harrison Phone: (406) 586-1781
April 25-28, 2015
Celtic Charms Therapeutic Horsemanship
671 Fort Plains Rd, Howell, NJ 07731
Contact: Christine Landuyt Phone: (732) 987-5333
PATH Intl. Equine
Specialist in Mental Health and Learning Workshop and Practical Skills
Testing
January 15-18, 2015
*CANCELED*
EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
January 22-25, 2015
Horses Help
2601 E. Rose Garden Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85050
Contact: Saebra Pipoly Phone: (602) 569-6056
February 19-22, 2015
Equine Assisted
Therapies of South Florida
3600 W Sample Rd, Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Contact: Marla Bowman Phone: (954) 974-2007
March 12-15, 2015
Dream Catchers at
the Cori Sikich Riding Center
10120 Fire Tower Road, Toano, VA 23168
Contact: Nancy Paschall Phone: (757)
566-1775
April 11-14, 2015
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding
36 Town Woods Rd, Old Lyme, CT 06371
Contact: Patti Coyle Phone: (860) 434-1974, ext. 124
April 16-19, 2015
GAIT Therapeutic Riding Center
314 Foster Hill Rd, Milford, PA 18337
Contact: Gigi Kratzke Phone: (570) 409-1140
PATH
Intl. Driving Certification
March 22-26, 2015 *Start
time 5pm on the 22nd*
Born 2 Be Therapeutic
Equestrian Center
3575 Sauls Rd, Aubrey, TX 76227
Contact: Mary Gwinner Phone: (940) 595-8200
April 8-12, 2015 *Start time 5pm on the 8th*
Horse Power at Touchstone Farm
13 Pony Farm Lane, Temple, NH 03084
Contact: Boo Martin Phone: (603) 654-6308
PATH Intl. Vaulting Certification
Horse Power at
Touchstone Farm
13 Pony Farm Lane, Temple, NH 03084
Contact: Pam Falkins Phone: (603) 654-6308
PATH Intl. Advanced Certification
May 27-29, 2015
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc., Old Lyme, CT
PATH Intl. Mentor
Training
February 19-20, 2015
Bravehearts
4950 Route 173, Poplar Grove, IL 61065
Contact: Sarah Newland Phone: (815)
765-2113
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