Equine
Tips
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The
Horse and Human Connection
By Marcie
Ehrman, Member of the PATH Intl. Equine Welfare Committee
As members of the Path Intl. Equine Welfare Committee, we have become
increasingly aware of the enormous value of the unique relationships that
develop between equines and participants in our programs. Recognizing and
honoring the sentient nature of horses and their remarkable gifts for
intuiting and relating to people is an essential part of the therapeutic
process. Read
more.
The PATH Intl. Equine
Welfare Committee is committed to refining and deepening 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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PATH Intl. Region
Conferences
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PATH Intl. Region
Conferences are a great way to get continuing education credits for
instructor compliance and a wonderful way to network with others in your
region. Visit the region
calendar page often for information or click below for the agenda and
registration information.
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The PATH Intl.
Credentialing Trek Continues
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Most of you know by
now that PATH Intl. is working toward having its registered level
therapeutic riding certification accredited by the National Commission for
Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the accrediting body of the Institute for
Credentialing Excellence (ICE).
"Regardless of
industry, there is a common need to increase public safety and ensure
quality services. To help fulfill this need, government agencies,
regulatory bodies, employers, insurers, associations, and individual
consumers turn to credentialing." -
Credentialing: What Is It and Why Is It Important? (c) ICE 2015
A vital part of ICE's
mission is to educate stakeholders, including the public, about the
importance of credentialing to ensure competence across professions and
occupations. This three minute, thirty second video, "Credentialing: What Is
It and Why Is It Important," will answer some of the non-PATH
Intl. specific questions you may have.
So where is the
association in this process?
A job task analysis was recently conducted by a third party to help
determine what the daily job function is for the certified registered
therapeutic riding instructor in order to design a valid certification
test. The office has received the final report from the analysis, and
we're excited to begin to analyze and interpret the data. This will take a
little time, but we'll keep members apprised of that process and the
findings.
What's next? A change to the PATH Intl. bylaws is required to address
establishing the system that will result in the autonomy of the
certification and education requirements. Updates on this progress will
also be coming soon.
Have more specific questions? This PATH
Intl. Strides article is a great place to start, and a detailed
webinar will be available toward the end of May. Watch the eNews for
details.
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SmartPak Horse of the
Month
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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 Workshop and Skills Test
June 2-5
June 16-19
July 7-10
July 22-24
Aug. 4-7
Aug. 8-11
Aug 17- 20
Aug. 25-29
Sept 8-11
Sept 22-24
Oct 20-23
Nov. 18-21
Dec. 8-11
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We Can Ride (MN)
Reins of Life (IN)
Hearts & Hooves (AR)
Equest (TX)
GAIT TRC (PA)
Agape Therapeutic Riding (IN)
Eagle Mount Bozeman (MT)
Ride on LA
Maryland Therapeutic Riding (MD)
UpReach (NH)
Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center (CO)
High Hopes (CT)
Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding
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Minnetonka, MN
South Bend,IN
Sherwood, AR
Wylie, TX
Milford, PA
Cicero, IN
Bozeman, MT
Chatsworth, CA
Crownsville, MD
Goffstown, NH
Elbert, CO
Old Lyme, CT
Lenoir City, TN
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Advanced
Instructor Certification
May 23-26
June 2-4
Aug 8-10
Aug 12-14
Aug 23-25
Sept 3-4
Oct 7-9
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High Hopes (CT)
Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center (Workshop ONLY)
Fieldstone Farm (Workshop only) (OH)
Saddle Up! (Workshop only)
BOK Ranch Inc. (Workshop Only) (CA)
Hearts & Horses (Workshop Only) (CO)
Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center
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Old Lyme, CT
Augusta, MI
Chagrin Falls, OH
Franklin, IN
Woodside, CA
Loveland, CO
Augusta, MI
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Driving
Certification
June 26-30
Oct 19-23
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Born 2 Be Therapeutic Equestrian Center
Horse Power at Touchstone Farm
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Aubrey, TX
Temple, NH
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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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