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Riders
Assistance Fund Scholarship
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PATH Intl. is
proud to grant one Riders Assistance Fund Scholarship to a child
equestrian at one PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center in 2015. The
application can be found under "My Center Membership"
(you must be logged in). All
applications are due by February 25, 2015.
Questions? Please contact Cher Smith or call her at
(303) 452-1212, ext. 123.
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Professional
Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International
February 17, 2015
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PATH
Intl. Community Connections Research Group Open
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As research in
equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) continues to grow and
rise in importance in the EAAT field, PATH Intl. is pleased to
announce the creation of a Community Connections group as a new
resource to foster interaction and communication among researchers and
others interested in research. The PATH Intl. Community Connections Research
group will be open and accessible to both PATH Intl. members and
non-members. Click here to access the
community connections research group; and click here to read the
recently board of trustees approved PATH Intl. position statement on research.
PATH Intl. members can simply click the "join group" button
to interact with others in the group. If you are not a PATH Intl.
member, please email Karen Province with your
request to be added to the research community.
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Region
Conferences Update
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Check the Region Conferences
Calendar for dates, locations and registration information.
PATH Intl. is offering
exhibitor opportunities at the regional conferences. Exhibitors may
purchase this regional package, which includes one table, two chairs
and listing in region-specific conference eblasts, for $100.
Click below to download the exhibitor flyer and form for regions
currently accepting exhibitors. If you know of anyone interested in
exhibiting, pass the information to them. If you have any questions
please contact Jaime Covington, ext. 125.
Region 3 Conference
Region 6 Conference
Region 7 Conference
Presenting at PATH Intl. Region
Conferences
Do you have a
great idea you want to share with your PATH Intl. colleagues? There is
still time to submit your presentation.
PATH Intl. Region
Conferences offer valuable learning opportunities for everyone involved
in equine-assisted activities and therapies, including instructors,
program administrators, trainers, volunteers, board members, riders,
drivers, therapists and other medical professionals. Not only is there
a variety of information shared through workshops, but attendees also
have the opportunity to network with colleagues.
At this time PATH Intl. is conducting a call for papers
for the following regions. Presentations vary and may include, but are
not limited to, riding instruction, hippotherapy, equine-facilitated
mental health, driving, vaulting and administration. Conference
abstracts can be of a practical nature and do not need to be based on
research. Click on the conference title to begin the abstract
process.
2015 PATH Intl. Region 1
Conference
2015 PATH Intl. Region 5
Conference
2015 PATH Intl. Region 9
Conference
2015 PATH Intl. Region
10 Conference
If you have items
to donate for the region conference silent auctions please bring them
with you to the conference. Any revenue generated helps offset region
conference expenses, which helps to keep registration fees down. If you
have questions contact Amanda Walters, ext.
105.
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Nominate
Your Horses and Humans for 2015 PATH Intl. Recognition Awards
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 Do you have an exceptional equestrian
at your PATH Intl. Member Center that you would like nationally
recognized? Do you admire a particular instructor or an equine
specialist in mental health and learning? Does a special horse, mule or
mini with a priceless attitude call your center home? Does a volunteer
or veterinarian go beyond what you expect at your PATH Intl. center?
Recognize these individuals and equines for their extraordinary
accomplishments by taking a few minutes to nominate them.
Nominations for awards to be announced at this year's conference are
due no later than May 20, 2015, 11:59 p.m. MDT, but it is not too soon
to start filling out your nomination forms to avoid a last minute rush!
The nomination forms are new and improved for 2015 and make the
nomination process easier. All forms can now be filled out online
directly; no need to worry about having the right PDF software or email
program. Simply fill out the online form and your response is
automatically submitted!
Click here for more
information on award nomination submission and for the links to the
fillable forms.
If you have any questions, please email Karen Province or call her at (800) 369-7433, ext. 103.
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Equine
Welfare Webinar Online
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PATH Intl. now has a
recorded version of the Equine Welfare Best Practices webinar, presented
by Cathy Languerand, Chair of the PATH Intl. Equine Welfare Committee. Click here for the PATH
Intl. members only page. You must be logged in as a PATH Intl. member
to access the webinar.
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Equine
Tips
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Fire
Safety
By Cathy
Languerand, Chair of the PATH Intl. Equine Welfare Committee
Did you know:
- Most barn
fires are electrical?
- One
75-pound bale of hay, lit on fire, takes about 80 gallons of water
to put out?
- The
average 5-pound fire extinguisher takes 3.9 seconds to empty?
- Fire
extinguishers should be tested (turned upside down and shaken) every
six
months?
- Fire
extinguishers need to be recharged
yearly?
- Inexpensive
box fans, not designed for agricultural use, can be a prime
accidental ignition source?
There are things you can do
to help minimize the impact of a fire emergency. 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. 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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Center Member Benefit: Discount on
Background Screening
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CertifiedBackground.com,
a corporate member of PATH Intl., is offering a 20% discount on its
services to PATH Intl. Centers. CertifiedBackground.com is a brand of
Castle Branch, Inc., the tenth largest credential management and
background screening company in the United States. Castle Branch and its
various brands provide credential management, background screening, drug
testing, employment verification, immunization tracking, certified
records review, document management and related services to its clients.
PATH Intl. Member Centers have a responsibility to keep participants
safe. Legislation in Pennsylvania (Act 153) requires a comprehensive
criminal and child abuse background check for all employees AND
volunteers who work with children. CertifiedBackground can facilitate an
easy solution to provide volunteers with step by step instructions. Also,
with the applicant prepay option there is no cost to the riding center.
McKenzie LaCoss at CertifiedBackground stated, "Our main goal is to
help centers comply with this new act, help maintain their credible image
and better reduce the risk of liability."
For additional information, contact McKenzie or call her at (888) 666-7788, ext.
7184.
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2014
Conference Session Videos Available
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 Couldn't attend the PATH Intl.
Conference in San Diego but would still love to learn from the assembled
industry experts? Approximately 30 conference education sessions
and Community Connections Day presentations were recorded in order to
make these wonderful presentations available to all members. A selection
of these session videos is now available for purchase. Browse the videos here.
Each video purchased may be used as one hour of continuing education for
PATH Intl. Certified Professionals on their instructor compliance report.
Promotional
Price (through March 1, 2015): $10 for PATH Intl. Members
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PATH
Intl. PAC in the News
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Carlisle Academy
Integrative Equine Therapy and Sports, a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited
Center in Lyman, ME, was recently featured in an article in the Portland Press Herald.
A seven-week therapeutic riding program at Carlisle Academy is helping
women at the Southern Maine Re-entry Center make the transition from jail
back to the community. Click here to read the
story.
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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: Following are the upcoming events
between February-April 2015. Please visit the PATH Intl. events calendar
for a full listing.
Onsite Workshops and Certifications
Therapeutic Riding
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Horses Help
2601 E. Rose
Garden Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85050
Contact: Saebra
Pipoly, saebra.p@horseshelp.org
Phone: (602)
569-6056
Dates: February
4-7, 2015
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EQUI-KIDS
Therapeutic Riding Program
2626 Heritage Park
Dr
Virginia Beach, VA
23456
Contact: Kate
Robbins, kate.robbins@equikids.org
Phone: (757)
721-7350
Dates: February
19-22, 2015
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Good Hope
Equestrian Training Center
22155 SW 147th
Avenue
Miami, FL 33170
Contact: Peggy
Bass, ghetc@bellsouth.net
Phone: (305)
258-2838
Dates: February 26
- March 1, 2015
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Ride On LA
10860 Topanga
Canyon Blvd
Chatsworth, CA
91311
Contact: Brie
Doherty, brie@rideon.org
Phone: (805)
375-9078
Dates: March 4-7,
2015
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Whitewater Therapeutic and Recreational Riding
1319 Cemetery Street
Salmon, ID 83467
Contact: Joyce Scott
Phone: (208) 469-0617
Dates: March 25-28, 2015
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Ivey Ranch Park
110 Rancho Del Oro Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
Contact: Tonya Danielly
Phone: (760) 722-4839
Dates: March 26th-29, 2015
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Equine Assisted
Therapies of South Florida
3600 W Sample Rd
Coconut Creek, FL
33073
Contact: Marla
Bowman, marla@equineatsf.org
Phone: (954)
974-2007
Dates: April 1-4,
2015
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Cheff Therapeutic
Riding Center
8450 N. 43rd St
Augusta, MI 49012
Contact: Jane
Kalin, jane@cheffcenter.org
Phone: (269)
731-4471
Dates: April 8-11,
2015
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Loudoun
Therapeutic Riding
41793 Tutt Lane
Leesburg, VA 20176
Contact: Heather
Payne, hpayne@ltrf.org
Phone: (703)
771-2689
Dates: April 8-11,
2015
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Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center
4420 County Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93130
Contact: Devon Sachey
Phone: (805) 964-1519
Dates: April 17-20, 2015
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Agape Therapeutic Riding Resource
24970 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
Cicero, IN 46034
Contact: Amanda Bocik
Phone: (317) 773-7433
Dates: April 19-22, 2015
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Eagle Mount
Bozeman
6901 Goldenstein
Ln
Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Maggee
Harrison, mharrison@eaglemount.org
Phone: (406)
586-1781
Dates: April
23-26, 2015
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Marion Therapeutic
Riding Association
6850 SE 41st Court
Ocala, FL 34471
Contact: Leslie
Gettys, execdirector@mtraocala.org
Phone: (352)
732-7300
Dates: April
23-26, 2015
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Celtic Charms
Therapeutic Horsemanship
671 Fort Plains Rd
Howell, NJ 07731
Contact: Christine
Landuyt, celticcharmsth@aol.com
Phone: (732)
987-5333
Dates: April
25-28, 2015
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Equine
Specialist in Mental Health and Learning
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Equine Assisted
Therapies of South Florida
3600 W Sample Rd.
Coconut Creek, FL
33073
Contact: Marla Bowman, marla@equineatsf.org
Phone: (954)
974-2007
Dates: February
19-22, 2015
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Wings of Hope
Equitherapy
4200 CR 806
Cleburne, TX 76031
Contact: Julie Rivard, jnrivard@hotmail.com
Phone: (817)
790-8810
Dates: February 27
- March 2, 2015
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Dream Catchers at
Cori Sikich Riding Center
10120 Fire Tower
Road
Toano, VA 23168
Contact: Nancy
Paschall, hjolly@dreamcatcherswilliamsburg.org, nancyapaschall@yahoo.com
Phone: (757)
566-1775
Dates: March
12-15, 2015
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High Hopes
Therapeutic Riding
36 Town Woods Rd
Old Lyme, CT 06371
Contact: Patti
Coyle, pcoyle@highhopes.org
Phone: (860)
434-1974 x 124
Dates: April
11-14, 2015
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Central Kentucky Riding for Hope
Kentucky Horse Park
Lexington, KY 40511
Contact: Denise Spittler
Phone: (502) 542 8862
Dates: April 27-30, 2015
Click here for flyer
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Driving
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Horse Power at
Touchstone Farm
13 Pony Farm Lane
Temple, NH 03084
Contact: Boo
Martin, bmartin@touchstonefarm.org
Phone: (603)
654-6308
Dates: April 8-12,
2015
*Start time 5 p.m.
on the 8th*
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Interactive
Vaulting
Horse Power at Touchstone
Farm
13 Pony Farm Lane
Temple, NH 03084
Contact: Pam Falkins, cheval6rfv@yahoo.com
Phone: (603) 654-6308
Dates: March 25-28, 2015
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