Community
Connections Corner
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This
month's featured Community Connections post is addressed to the
Interactive Vaulting Community where a member asks:
Hi! I'm doing
research about how therapeutic riding/interactive vaulting is beneficial
for children (specifically) who have cerebral palsy. I'm interested in
focusing on how therapeutic riding/vaulting has helped not only the
children, but also the families of the children who ride/vault, specific
beneficial practices, and equine selection. This is for a paper I'm
writing for college. This is what I need for resources: "At least 5
sources, 3 of which should be from an academic, peer-reviewed journal article.
Two or more can be newspaper articles from respected papers, such as the
New York Times, or policy statements. Newspaper articles must be from the
last 5 years." Please feel free to share and comment/PM me with
information!
If you have any
advice to help this member, please click
here to log into Community Connections and join the discussion.
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Advanced Exam
Announcement
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The PATH Intl.
Advanced Instructor Certification Workgroup is proud to announce the
release of an updated advanced riding instructor online exam. All
questions have been reviewed for accuracy with criteria, grammar and
citations. The list of recommended resources has been updated and is
available in the advanced application booklet, as well as on the welcome
page prior to the start of the exam. NOTE: No paper copies of this exam may be administered
unless the candidate has received an accommodation from PATH Intl.
permitting a written version of the exam.
This exam is a
prerequisite for certification eligibility, and exam scores are valid for
one year. The
updated exam goes into effect October 1, 2016.
Candidates who signed up for the exam prior to October 1st have until
December 1st to complete the former version of the exam for their score to
be honored.
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PATH Intl. Spinal Cord Injuries, Paralysis & EAAT Online
Course
Dates: December 1-22nd, 2016
This three-week PATH
Intl. online education course will offer instructors an understanding of
SCI conditions and how to apply this knowledge to the development of safe
and effective EAAT lesson plans. Course curriculum will focus on
integrating new ideas for offering a participant-centered approach to
planning and facilitating EAAT. Register
Here
Instructor Training
for PATH International Equine Services for Heroes® Online Course
Dates: November 1-22nd, 2016
This three-week PATH
Intl. education course will offer instructors an understanding of basic
military culture, terminology and common reasons that veterans and service
members seek out EAAT. Learners will develop communication skills, center
policies and processes for participant assessment, planning and
identifying precautions and contraindications. Register
Here
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SmartPak Horse of the
Month
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Lance, a 12-year-old
American Paint from Equines Assisting Special Individuals, a PATH Intl.
Premier Accredited Center in Jasper, AL, was named the SmartPak September
Horse of the Month. Lance and his center will receive SmartDigest and
SmartHoof Ultra Pellets. Congratulations, Lance and EASI! Click
here to read Lance'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 Workshop and Skills Test
Dec. 8-11
Feb. 23-26, 2017
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Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center
Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center
Agape Therapeutic Riding
Texas Tech Therapeutic Riding
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc.
Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc.
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Elbert, CO
Martinsville, IN
Lubbock, TX
Old Lyme, CT
Lenoir City, TN
Old Lyme, CT
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Advanced
Instructor Certification
Oct. 7-9
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Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center
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Augusta, MI
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Driving
Certification
Oct. 12-16
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Horse Power at Touchstone Farm
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Temple, NH
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Vaulting
Certification
Oct. 23-26
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Calvin Center Therapeutic Riding Program
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Hampton, GA
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Mentor
Training
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High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc.
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Old Lyme, CT
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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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