From
the PATH Intl. Equine Welfare Committee
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We are going to
Conference!
Community Connections
Workshops, November 2, 2016
PATH Intl. Equine
Welfare Committee Chair
Equine
Tips
20+ Thoughts About
Burnout & Sour of Working Equines
By Jayna Wekenman, MA
Sour, burnout and
other conditions (i.e., depressed, unhappy, behavioral vices, stressed)
are concerns amongst equine-assisted fields (including therapeutic
riding). Many organizations, conferences, forums, articles and workshops
address concerns. Despite efforts and suggestions, these are still
concerns. The following are personal thoughts relating to addressing the
topics, understanding what's occurring and contributing positively toward
greater wellbeing of working equines. 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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Help PATH Intl.
Centers by Donating to Disaster Relief Fund
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Our thoughts and
well-wishes go out to our centers on the east coast that experienced the
effects of Hurricane Matthew.
Do you want to help aid in disaster relief? Please donate
to the PATH Intl. Disaster Relief Fund and help your colleagues, PATH
Intl. equines and centers in need.
Please remember that whatever the disaster, PATH Intl. may be able to
help. The PATH Intl. Disaster Relief Fund was created to help centers with
an immediate need in funding expenses not normally covered by operating
insurance. Click
here for more information and to apply.
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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;
December 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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Shez Steel Smokin'
goes by Smoke at Hooves of Hope Equestrian Center in Lancaster, KY, and
she is the SmartPak Horse of the Month for October. Congratulations,
Smoke! Click
here to read Smoke'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
Mar. 23-26, 2017
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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.
Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship
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Elbert, CO
Martinsville, IN
Lubbock, TX
Old Lyme, CT
Lenoir City, TN
Old Lyme, CT
Chatsworth, CA
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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
Mar. 24-25, 2017
May 19-20, 2017
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UpReach Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc.
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc.
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Goffstown, NH
Old Lyme, CT
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