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Research
Project Survey
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Lasallian Ciampa,
a student at Charles Sturt University is looking for participants for
her 4th year psychology honours research project. Click here if you
would like to participate in the survey
or email with questions.
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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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Professional
Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International
Title
Sponsor: Purina, the official feed of PATH Intl.
July
7, 2015
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Changes
to Certification Compliance Requirements
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"What's
this? Certification compliance requirements have changed?"
That's correct. In
alignment with Strategic Plan objectives of quality assurance and
excellence in credentialing, PATH Intl. is pleased to announce updated
Continuing Education and Compliance procedures as of July 1, 2015. The
revisions focus on the pursuit of continual professional development so
that our certified professionals are considered to be at the forefront
of the EAAT industry.
"Does
that mean the continuing education I've gathered over the last year
won't be accepted?"
Not necessarily.
Many of the same activities are still accepted; the new requirements
delineate professional development/continuing education activities into
categories. While the revisions went into effect on July 1, 2015, PATH
Intl. Certified Professionals--including riding, driving and
interactive vaulting instructors and equine specialists in mental
health and learning--will have a choice of which compliance
requirements to submit until January 1, 2016. PATH Intl. will accept
both the 2014 compliance form and the 2015 compliance form through the
remainder of 2015 to accommodate those who have been earning continuing
education hours per the 2014 requirements this past membership year.
Please note that certified professionals will be required to meet the
compliance requirements exactly as they are stated on the compliance
form submitted.
"So
what are the revisions?"
Click
here for the revisions.
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PATH Intl. Offers
Improved Higher Education Membership Model
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 PATH Intl. has an exciting membership
for educational institutions that offer education in equine-assisted
activities and therapies, and the membership model has been
improved.
Colleges and
universities can incorporate equine-assisted activities and therapies
into their programs in various ways:
- Equine-assisted
activities and therapies introductory courses
- Courses
that meet the education requirements for the PATH Intl. Therapeutic
Riding Instructor Certification
- PATH
Intl. Therapeutic Riding Instructor Certification as part of the
program
- Equine-Assisted
Learning
- Equine-Facilitated
Psychotherapy
- Hippotherapy
- Research
in equine-assisted activities and therapies
- Hands-on
practicums with equines
Click
here to learn more about the PATH Intl. Higher Education Membership
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Your
Opinion Matters: Earn a Chance to Win PATHBucks
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Have you ever sat
in the backseat and wondered, "Why don't they ask me? I know where
we're going!" PATH Intl. wants you to sit in the front seat and
help navigate your member association by sharing your thoughts on our
current direction.
This membership
survey may look familiar to some of you. In 2012, this survey was used
to provide direction for our current strategic plan. Now we want to see
how things are going. We want to know how you like your membership
benefits, the association's educational offerings (online, printed and
trainings), certifications and other association offerings and how that
compares to the original survey.
Click here if you are an
individual or instructor member
Click here if you are a
center executive or director
The survey will
take approximately 15 minutes to complete and will close July 31.
Your opinion
matters. Help make a difference in your association. Take the survey and earn a
chance to win $75 in PATHBucks.*
Thank you for
working with us to reach our destination!
*PATHBucks are like receiving a gift certificate to PATH
Intl.! PATHBucks can be applied to memberships (center and individual),
PATH Intl. educational materials, PATH Intl. Registered Instructor
applications and PATH Intl. conference registrations (international and
regional).
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Voting
Now Open on Field Test Standards
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Voting on the PATH
Intl. field test standards is being handled electronically rather than
at the PATH Intl. Conference and Annual Meeting. This first electronic
vote, which has been approved by the Programs and Standards Oversight
Committee and the Strategic Initiatives Review Committee, is now open until July 14.
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. This 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.
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Nominate
PATH Intl. Membership Oversight Committee Reps
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PATH Intl. is seeking
Membership Oversight Committee Region Representative nominations. This
year nominations are being accepted for odd-numbered regions: 1, 3, 5, 7,
9 and 11.
PATH Intl. Region Representatives serve as ambassadors for the
association and as a voice of their region's members. Responsibilities
may include recruiting, retaining and recognizing members; collaborating
with groups within and outside of PATH Intl. that can positively impact
the success of PATH Intl. members; leading PATH Intl. recognition of
center and individual members and participants; and helping coordinate
states, regions and PATH Intl. communities into effective networking
systems.
Click here for requirements
and to download the nomination form or download the form from the PATH
Intl. corporate documents page. Nominations must be received by the
PATH Intl. office by July 15 in order for the nomination to be
considered. If you prefer, you may print the nomination form, complete it
by hand and mail it to the PATH Intl. office.
Questions? Please contact Karen Province, PATH Intl.
Membership Coordinator. Thank you to those nominees who are willing to
contribute their time in representing PATH Intl. to the members in their
regions.
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Fun
Center Videos Needed for Conference Contest
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 In just a few days, we will open
registration for the 2015 PATH Intl. Conference and Annual Meeting,
sponsored by Purina, in Cleveland, OH, November 4-7. A hard copy
registration booklet and form is in the summer issue of PATH Intl. Strides,
which was mailed this week.
We're holding a contest for the most
original and fun videos our centers can offer.
We have a few submissions already but there is always room for more! Show
conference attendees the great time had by all at your center. The
conference host committee will judge and select the top two or three to
show at the awards banquet on Friday, November 6. Click here for an example
from The Pegasus Project Therapeutic Riding Center in Yakima, WA.
Email videos to Cher
Smith or email her for Dropbox instructions. For larger video files,
mail a CD or flashdrive. Note:
We need the actual video, not a YouTube or Vimeo link.
Submissions must be sent by September 1 to allow time for judging. Please
include a photo/video
release form with submission.
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Equine
Tip From the PATH Intl. Equine Welfare Committee
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Horse
Personality and Temperament Types
Molly Sweeney,
PATH Intl. Equine Welfare Committee Member
Do you know your horse's personality and constitutional type? There are
many scales out there to help you determine their qualities and
tendencies, so one may develop an appropriate approach to training,
handling and even nutrition. The purpose is not necessarily to label or
profile your horse but more to deepen your understanding of his
individual nature and needs. Challenge yourself to not just look, but to
see your horse in all his magnificent complexity. 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. This Community
Connections Corner will showcase a topic that is new or is generating a
lot of discussion online. Join the conversation or create your own!
In the Spotlight
This month's featured discussion is a lively one, brought to you by the
PATH Intl. Equine Welfare Community: A member asks, "I am reaching out to
anyone in the community who has used or is using Parelli (or any natural
horsemanship techniques) to train/play with your TR horses and anyone who
has used these techniques to train your volunteer 'Leaders.' We have been
dedicated to this style for one year and we have happier horses and
leaders who have the skills to partner with the horses and make our
lessons even better for our clients! Wanting to know other's results and
how you might have used the games in your training!"
Read
the responses and join the discussion!
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PATH
Intl. Centers Making News
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NDR
Therapeutic Riding in Norco, CA, has been
chosen to host a training camp for the USA Special Olympians. They will
use the facility and its EAAT horses to prepare for the 2015 World Games
competition at the LA Equestrian Center. The training camp will be July
22-24 and the games are July 25 through August 2. The LA 2015 games mark
the first World Summer Games held in the United States in 16 years. Click
here for information on the 2015 Special
Olympics World Summer Games. Congratulations, NDR, on this honor!
Kudos to R.O.C.K., Ride On Center for
Kids, a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center in
Georgetown, TX, which received RecognizeGood's 2015 Ethics in Business
& Community Award for nonprofit organizations. RecognizeGood honors
businesses, nonprofits and individuals who demonstrate exemplary ethical
practices.
The North Carolina Therapeutic
Riding Center, a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center in
Mebane, NC, was featured in Sidelines Magazine in March, "The
Magic of Therapeutic Riding." Lara Katz, chair of the NCTRC
Board of Directors, sums it up, "I've never seen anything else that
offers such remarkable benefits for people with such a wide variety of
disabilities."
Shamrock Reins
in Pipersville, PA, was featured in a junior
reporter's story for the Fox news affiliate in Philadelphia. The
video report highlights equine services for veterans across the United
States.
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SmartPak
Horse of the Month
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Congratulations to Kiddy at
REACH Therapeutic Riding Center, a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center
in McGregor, TX, for being named the SmartPak Horse of the Month for
June. Kiddy will receive SmartFlex III Resilience Pellets. Click
here to read Kiddy'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
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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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Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center
Elbert, CO
October 11-14, 2015
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Chastain Horse Park
Hampton, GA
October 22-24, 2015
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Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida, Inc.
Coconut Creek, FL
January 8-11, 2016
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Advanced
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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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Interactive Vaulting
Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida, Inc.
Coconut Creek, FL
September 10-13, 2015
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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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