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Professional
Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International
Title
Sponsor: Purina, the official feed of PATH Intl.
May
19, 2015
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SmartPak
Horse of the Month
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Congratulations
to Sammy, the SmartPak Horse of the Month for May! Sammy makes a
difference in participants' lives at the Helen Woodward Animal Center
in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. Read
Sammy's story here.
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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Participant
Definition Survey
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Who is considered
a participant at your center? Please take a moment to complete this survey to
assist the PATH Intl. Standards Task Force ensure that the PATH Intl.
Standards accurately reflect the needs of our membership.
Thank you for your
time!
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Jackie
Stevenson to Be Keynote Speaker at Conference
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PATH Intl. is pleased to announce
that Jackie Stevenson will be the keynote speaker at the PATH Intl.
Conference and Annual Meeting, presented by title sponsor Purina,
November 4-7, 2015, in Cleveland, OH. Jackie will speak at the luncheon
on November 5 and then will be featured in a special workshop session
at the PATH Intl. Horse Expo November 7.
Jackie's
talk, "Someday We'll Live Like Horses," will focus on the
successful engagement with people and horses that depends on the inner
qualities of awareness, attention and intention. This workshop offers
experiential learning focusing on the inner place from which we operate
within the teaching, coaching and counseling relationship.
Jackie is the founder and CEO of Spirit of Leadership LLC, providing
coaching, leadership and team building training and seminars to
corporations and nonprofit organizations. She specializes in unique
coaching sessions, leadership and team building retreats through
experiential learning with horses and nature.
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Nominations
for 2015 PATH Intl. Recognition Awards DUE TOMORROW
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Nominations for
certified professionals, equines, volunteers, veterinarians and
equestrians to be recognized at the PATH Intl. Awards Banquet, November
6, 2015, is tomorrow, May 20.
After tomorrow, all nominations received will be for 2016.
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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PATH
Intl. Announces Position on Backriding
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In continued
pursuit of excellence in best practices and safety of both riders and
equines and as a result of extensive research and member input, PATH
Intl. has released the following statement regarding the practice of
backriding (does NOT apply to Tandem Hippotherapy).
Due
to the increased risk of injury to the equine, the backrider,
sidewalkers and the participant, backriding is not recommended to be
used in therapeutic horsemanship programs.
Visit
the PATH Intl. website to view the full statement, background
information and learn how this position might affect your center. As of 2016, Backriding
Guidelines will no longer be included in the PATH Intl. Standards for
Certification and Accreditation.
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Webinar:
Voting on Field Test Standards
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Reminder:
Voting on the field test standards will be handled electronically rather
than at the PATH Intl. Conference and Annual Meeting. The first
electronic vote, which has been approved by Programs and Standards
Oversight Committee and the Strategic Initiatives Review Committee, will
take place July 1st through 14th.
As PATH Intl. continues to grow, we want to take advantage of every
opportunity, including social media and electronic means, to listen to
and keep in touch with our members. An electronic vote gives every member
a chance to participate and will provide a greater level of transparency
by the association to its members.
A FREE 30-minute
informational webinar presented by the Standards Task Force on three
standards currently in field test is available now.
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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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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
GAIT Therapeutic Riding Center
Milford, PA
June 11-15, 2015
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High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc.
Old Lyme, CT 06371
July 31 - August 3, 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
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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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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