There are not many of these workshops scheduled, so don't miss this one! Are you...

• Working toward your PATH Intl. Driving Certification? ... You are probably wondering what skills you'll need to be certified as a PATH Intl. Driving Instructor.
• Already a PATH Intl. Certified Professional?... Then you need continuing education hours.
• A PATH Intl. Center Administrator?... Ever think about adding driving to your service offerings?

When and Where: November 2 & 3, 2016 (Monday and Tuesday) (just prior to the PATH Intl. Conference) at Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center in Chagrin Falls, OH.

Contact Teresa Morris for details. 

Editor's Note: We apologize for the glitch on the Equine Tips webpage that made all of the tips disappear. We are working on getting it fixed. This tip, which ran in the last eNews, was only partially displayed on the webpage. It is accessible now.

Grooming: Building a Connection
By Marcie Ehrman, PATH Intl. Equine Welfare Committee Member
During our monthly equine welfare committee conference call, I agreed to write a "Tips" article on flies. I actually did start writing the article. And then, while grooming my pony, I began to think about the meaning of the words, "grooming as ceremony," one of the topics we discussed in a planning session for our presentation at the PATH International Conference. 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!  

Horse lovers everywhere have from now through October 12th to prove that HORSES have the LOUDEST ROAR. The EQUUS Foundation, a PATH Intl. Bronze Sponsor, is the only horse charity of the seven in Animal Planet's 2015 ROAR (Reach Out. Act. Respond) Campaign.

Helping horses ROAR is easy as 1, 2, 3:
1. Click here every day as much as possible to help horses win the $4,000 Most Traffic Award. The more clicks the better!
2. Vote here once a day for the EQUUS Foundation to help horses win the $4,000 Fan Favorite Award.
3. Share this with 5 friends to help spread the word!

Helping the EQUUS Foundation in the Animal Planet ROAR Campaign will help horses everywhere! Let's get ROARing!  

"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 PATH Intl. 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?"

Documentation of current Adult & Child CPR and First Aid certifications IS STILL REQUIRED to complete all PATH Intl. certifications. As a PATH Intl. Certified Professional, you are expected to maintain these certifications to uphold PATH Intl. standards and retain instructor compliance. Copies of these certifications may be requested at any time at the discretion of PATH Intl. Failure to supply documentation of current Adult & Child CPR and First Aid certifications in a timely manner will result in non-compliant instructor status.

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!