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Sponsor: Purina, the official feed of PATH Intl.
April
7, 2015
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PATH
Intl. Intensive Training a Success
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On
March 26, 28 PATH Intl. Certified Instructors gathered at BraveHearts
Therapeutic Riding and Educational Center, a PATH Intl. Premier
Accredited Center in Harvard, IL, for a PATH Intl. intensive training focusing
on working with military veterans in equine-assisted activities and
therapies (EAAT). The event was funded by a grant to PATH Intl. from
the Veterans Administration.
The course was a blend of classroom presentation, small group
activities and arena hands-on instruction. Topics included Veteran
populations, suicide prevention, contraindications to EAAT, mental
health first aid, horse retention and teaching techniques to challenge
riders. After-hours opportunities were also offered for attendees to teach
with veterans and gain feedback from course instructors.
"Over the
last six years we have been working to build and grow our
program," said attendee Colleen Kimener Trepen, Veterans Lead at
Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding, Inc., a PATH Intl. Premier
Accredited Center in Johns Island, SC. "In that time there have
been many changes in the veteran community from the way our local VA
refers veterans to the semantics in referring to veterans and their
challenges. I found the workshop to be relevant and current. Keeping
current can only help us brand our programs in attracting veterans and
those whom refer them."
Colleen continued, "It was also great to have a learning
opportunity outside of the traditional certifications. I am so glad
PATH Intl. is beginning to offer more webinar training and more
hands-on workshops and certificates like this one. It is great to
encourage continued learning in our industry and thank you for making
that one of your goals."
Another workshop
attendee noted on the PATH International Equine Services for Heroes®
Facebook page, "This was a great training opportunity. Ready to
serve hundreds of vets."
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What's
New for Instructors and Mentors
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Spring is upon us,
and in tandem with the season of renewal, PATH Intl. has made many
updates to our forms, policies and procedures. Please take a moment to
familiarize yourself with the revamped, user-friendly PATH Intl.
Certifications webpage which includes the following:
- Reasonable
Accommodation Policy
- New
compliance form
- New CEU
policy and guidelines
- New CPR
& First Aid procedures
- Separate
booklets for Registered Instructor Application, Certification,
Criteria, Glossary, and Policies and Procedures
If you have
questions, contact Bret Maceyak, PATH Intl.
Certification Coordinator.
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Apply
Now for Conference Scholarships
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PATH
Intl. continues to work diligently to obtain funding sources to ensure
the maximum opportunity to underwrite registration scholarships for the
PATH Intl. Conference and Annual Meeting.
The 2015 conference scholarship application and the 2015 Marjorie V.
Kittredge Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy and Learning Scholarship
application are due by email to Karen Province no later than
June 20, 2015.
Everyone is encouraged to apply! Click below to download applications
or find them on the 2015 PATH Intl.
Conference page.
2015 PATH Intl.
Conference and Annual Meeting Scholarship
2015 Marjorie V.
Kittredge Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy and Learning Scholarship
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Nominations
Open for PATH Intl. Recognition Awards
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Nominations of
those certified professionals, equines, volunteers, veterinarians and
equestrians to be recognized at the PATH Intl. Awards Banquet, November
6, 2015, are due by May 20.
The James Brady
nomination forms and award criteria have been updated for 2015. Click here for
information about the new criteria and for the nomination forms.
Click here for all the
PATH Intl. award nomination forms.
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Attention
PATH Intl. Evaluators
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Don't forget to submit your
annual Evaluator Compliance forms to Bret Maceyak at the PATH Intl. office by April 31st.
(Deadline has been extended from April 1st.) The form can be found on
your 2014 Evaluator Update flash drive or in the Riding Evaluators
Hightail dropbox.
Please be sure to regularly visit the PATH Intl. Community
Connections Riding Certification Evaluators group to stay abreast of
updates and changes throughout the year.
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Equine
Tips From the PATH Intl. Equine Welfare Committee
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Creating
a Team
By Cathy Languerand,
PATH Intl. Equine Welfare Committee Chair
I have a feeling this will be a year for creating imaginative solutions
that deepen the healing moments that happen between our center horses and
all who work with them. Sometimes life pushes us to find these solutions.
Yesterday was one of those days. 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 the 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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Community
Connections Corner
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If
you are interested in meeting other PATH Intl. members, discussing topics
of interest, sharing resources, posting events, emailing members directly
from the site and supporting each other in the work you do, join
Community Connections, the PATH Intl. social media platform and
discussion forum! Community Connections will showcase a topic that is new
or is generating a lot of discussion. Join in the conversation or create
your own!
In the Spotlight
From the Instructor Community:
I
have a potential new student who suffers from Neurofibromatosis. The
lesson is 45 minutes long and I'm hoping other instructors are able to
suggest/share tips and experiences of what they included in their lesson
plans for this condition. I'm focusing on upper body strength and balance
but wonder if I'm missing anything else beneficial.
Read the responses here
and add your feedback.
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HHRF
Calling for Letters of Intent for Research Grant
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The Horses and
Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) has posted its Letter of Intent
Guidelines for those wanting to submit a proposal for the research
innovation grant. Research grants will foster research focused on new
ideas that have strong potential for a meaningful impact to bridge the
gaps in our understanding of horse-human interactions.The goal of the
program is to advance the scientific understanding of the relationship between
horses and humans and their role in contributing to the wellness of
people.
The deadline is May 15, 2015. Click here for information.
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UPHA
Exceptional Challenge Cup Launches Assisted Walk and Trot Class
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The United
Professional Horsemen's Association (UPHA) Exceptional Challenge Cup
committee has announced the launch of an Assisted Walk and Trot Class to
be held at the 2015 UPHA American Royal National Championship Horse Show,
November 10-14. This new class will open the Exceptional Challenge Cup
program to many new participants and will broaden the UPHA's visionary
reach toward providing positive competitive goals for all equestrians.
Information for this class is available on both the Exceptional Challenge Cup
Facebook page and on the UPHA Exceptional Challenge
Cup page on the UPHA website. They are also available by contacting
the Committee Chair Renee Biggins at (502) 722-5068.
If you are interested in hosting a UPHA Exceptional Challenge Cup class,
please contact the UPHA office at (859) 231-5070 or email Renee
Biggins.
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Recruit
New PATH Intl. Members
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PATH Intl.
recognizes 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.
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 7 Conference
Region 9 Conference
Region 10 Conference
Presenting at PATH Intl. Region Conferences - Influence
Your Industry
At this time PATH Intl. is conducting a call for papers for
the following regions. Presentation topics 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 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)
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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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
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
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
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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eNews is a benefit of Professional Association of Therapeutic
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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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