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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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Professional
Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International
March 3, 2015
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PATH
Intl. Hosts South Korean Delegation
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 PATH
Intl. recently hosted a government delegation from South Korea to
explore expanding therapeutic riding in South Korea and forming a
closer relationship with PATH Intl. Six delegates visited Hearts and
Horses, Inc., a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center in Loveland, CO,
and The Right Step, Inc., a PATH Intl. PAC in Littleton, CO, in
addition to the PATH Intl. office.
PATH Intl. has more international members in South Korea than any other
country, and it includes a Premier Accredited Center.
Our thanks to the staffs of Hearts and Horses and The Right Step for
opening their facilities to these guests over the weekend.
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Recruit
New PATH Intl. Members
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We at Professional
Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) know
that our current members are the best possible source for new members
who could benefit from all PATH Intl. has to offer.
With the annual Member-Get-A-Member drive, we've made referring
colleagues to PATH Intl. easier than ever! Forward an application to them or direct
them to the PATH Intl. store to join
online. Ask your friend to enter your name as his/her
"referred by." Then tell another friend... and another... and
another to win prizes.
Last year, Susan Lutz from region 5 was the grand prize winner. Deana
Hamel from region 6 was the 2nd prize winner. Jan Pollema from region
10 won the drawing.
This year the grand prize drawing is a $250 American Express Gift Card.
Second prize is a $100 American Express Gift Card. Every member who
makes a referral will be entered into a drawing for $75 PATHBucks.
Thank you for your efforts for all members recruited by
June 30, 2015!
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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 several of 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, please share the information with them. If
you have questions please contact Jaime Covington, ext. 125.
Region 3 Conference
Region 6 Conference
Region 7 Conference
Presenting at PATH Intl. Region Conferences
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,
April 17-19, Middletown, CT
2015 PATH Intl. Region 5
Conference,
July 31-August 2, Jasper, AL
2015 PATH Intl. Region 8
Conference,
July 31-August 2, College Station, TX (accepting presenters from Region
8, along with CO, KS, MO, MS, NM and TN)
2015 PATH Intl. Region
10 Conference,
April 10-12, Phoenix, AZ
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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Deadline
Approaching for Conference Call for Abstracts
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 Abstracts
for the 2015 PATH Intl. Conference and Annual Meeting must be submitted
to PATH Intl. by
March 14, 2015. No submissions will be accepted after
March 14. Abstract submission will be handled electronically
only.
The 2015 PATH
Intl. Conference is November 4-7, 2015, in Cleveland, OH. You are
invited to submit an abstract highlighting your organization's
innovations or personal research and how they may benefit the
equine-assisted activities and therapies field.
Click here to download abstract information.
New this year, the
conference will include a poster session. Presenters may submit an
abstract for the poster session by following the same directions as for
the traditional classroom presentation. Click here to download additional information
on poster sessions.
Click here to begin the
abstract submission process.
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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.
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Equine
Tips
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Simple
Solution for Maximizing Hay Usage
By Marcie
Ehrman, PATH Intl. Equine Welfare Committee member
Most of us in the horse
business don't have the luxury of year round pastures, so we feed our
horses hay in one form or another. Whether stalled or in paddocks, horses
should have a steady supply of hay available in order to maintain optimum
digestive health, body condition and warmth in cold weather. 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 our desire that these tips start a further discussion on Community
Connections. Any thoughts? We appreciate hearing from you!
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Center
Renewal Past Due
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The deadline to renew your
center membership was December 31, 2014. Renew as soon as possible in
order to avoid a lapse in your membership. You must include a $50 late fee
with your renewal.
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.
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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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PATH
Intl. PACs in the News
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Congratulations
to these PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Centers for recent mentions in the
media.
Rainier Therapeutic Riding in Yelm, WA, was featured in the March issue
of Western Horseman.
VFW Magazine
features BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center in
Harvard, IL, in its March issue.
Patti Lessard, the director of operations and programming at Strongwater
Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Inc., in Tewksbury, MA, was featured
in an article in the lowellsun
about her recent trip to Azerbaijan to develop sports awareness for the
disabled. The center was also featured in ACTHA Monthly
magazine.
Hope Reins at Marcody Ranch in New Smyrna Beach, FL, was featured in a Woman's World story
on the healing that is possible through partnering with equines. The
magazine is on newsstands now.
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PATH
Intl. Equine of the Year Celebrates Fame
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 Pete,
the 2014 PATH Intl. Equine of the Year from DreamPower Horsemanship, a
PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center in Gilroy, CA, has been living the
life of fame. He was inducted into the United States Equestrian
Federation/EQUUS Foundation Horse Stars Hall of Fame on February 20.
DreamPower also hosted a Hall of Fame Party for Pete. About 115 people
from DreamPower gathered in a barn belonging to a volunteer, where those
gathered celebrated Pete and danced the night away. Click here to see pictures
from this fun celebration.
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SmartPak
Horse of the Month
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Congratulations to
Sir Rocco (Bud) for being named the SmartPak Horse of the Month for
February. Bud makes his home at Hearts and Horses, Inc., a PATH Intl.
Premier Accredited Center in Loveland, CO. Bud will receive one month of
SmartSupplements in SmartPaks for being an awesome equine. Click here to read Bud's
story.
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.
For a full list of
events, including onsite workshops and certifications, visit the PATH Intl. events calendar.
Equine
Specialist in Mental Health and Learning
Dream Catchers at
Cori Sikich Riding Center
Toano,
VA
March 12-15, 2015
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High Hopes
Therapeutic Riding
Old Lyme,
CT
April 11-14, 2015
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GAIT Therapeutic Riding Center
Milford, PA
April 16-19, 2015
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Central Kentucky Riding for Hope
Lexington, KY
April 27-30, 2015
Click here for flyer
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GAIT Therapeutic Riding Center
Milford, PA
June 11-15, 2015
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Agape Therapeutic Riding Resources
Cicero, IN
August 10-13, 2015
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Maryland Therapeutic Riding
Crownsville, MD
September 10-13, 2015
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Hearts and Horses, Inc.
Loveland, CO
October 21-24, 2015
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Advanced
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University of New Hampshire Therapeutic Riding Program
Durham, NH
April 17-18, 2015
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High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Center
Old Lyme, CT
May 27-29, 2015
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Heartland Therapeutic Riding, Inc.
Stilwell, KS
July 13-15, 2015
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Healing Strides of VA
Boones Mill, VA
August 2-4, 2015
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Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center
Redmond, WA
August 29-31, 2015
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Driving
Born 2 Be
Therapeutic Equestrian Center
Aubrey, TX 76227
Dates: March 22-26, 2015
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Horse Power at
Touchstone Farm
Temple, NH 03084
Dates: April 8-12,
2015
*Start time 5 p.m.
on the 8th*
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Please direct
correspondence about this newsletter to PATH Intl. eNews coordinator. PATH Intl.
eNews is a benefit of Professional Association of Therapeutic
Horsemanship International membership. No portion of this publication may
be reproduced by any mechanical, photographic, scanned or electronic
process without written permission from PATH Intl. PATH Intl. reserves
the right to reject, accept and edit submitted material. PATH Intl. eNews is
intended as an information exchange and an opportunity for communication
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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