Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International -- September 19, 2023 | |
Join Us at the PATH Intl. International Conference to Hear an Inspiring Keynote Address | | |
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Anyone who has the pleasure of meeting CSM Mustafa recognizes he’s a force of nature. He wears his positivity and message of resilience like a cloak of honor everywhere he goes. Along his storied path we’re fortunate he’s become captivated by the equine-assisted services industry, including its benefits for participants and the passion, caregiving and stamina of the professionals doing the work. Having visited and ridden at several centers, he is bringing his message of hope and optimistic intention to the PATH Intl. International Conference and we can’t wait for attendees to enjoy his presentation! | |
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Conference Schedule
Thursday, October 26
8 AM Pre-Conferences
4 PM Conference Sessions 1 and 2
6:15 - 7:30 PM Opening Reception - exhibitors and networking
Friday, October 27
8:30 AM Keynote Speaker
10 AM - 12:15 PM Sessions 3 and 4
12:30 PM Awards Luncheon
2:15 PM Sessions 5 and 6
4:45-6:00 PM Member Reception
Saturday, October 28
8:00 AM Sessions 7, 8, and 9
11:30 AM Boxed Lunch - exhibitors & networking
1:15 - 3:30 PM Sessions 10 and 11
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PATH Intl. 2024 Region Award Nominations Now Open | |
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We are excited to announce that the 2024 PATH Intl. Regional Award Nominations are now open!
Below you will find links to the Google forms to submit your nominations. Each center may submit one nomination per award, however they are ineligible if they have won within that category in the previous year.
Nominations close January 8, 2024. We wish everyone the best of luck and are excited to celebrate those who are nominated!
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Applications are Open for Wounded Warrior Project Reimbursement | |
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PATH Intl. is pleased to announce our continued partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) to provide reimbursement for PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Centers that provide equine-assisted services to WWP Alumni. PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Centers currently serving post-9/11 veteran participants are encouraged to have them register with WWP. Applications will remain open until all scholarships have been distributed. There is no maximum funding per center.
Funding will start within 15 to 30 days of application being received. To receive funding for October services, the application and contract must be returned by the end of October 2023.
Premier Accredited Centers apply here. For more information, contact grants@pathintl.org.
If your Premier Accredited Center is currently enrolled in the Wounded Warrior Project, you do not need to apply again, you will just need to sign a new contract for the new fiscal year starting in October.
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American Horse Council - EAS Industry-Specific Survey Closes 9/28/23 | |
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Does your business, organization or you (as an individual services provider) offer services using equines such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, mental health, recreational therapy, therapeutic/adaptive riding, EAL- Education, EAL- organizational, EAL – personal development, vaulting, driving and/or therapeutic horsemanship? If so, please take this survey from the American Horse Council, which takes just 10 minutes to complete. Interested participants who complete the survey will be entered into a prize drawing! Click here to complete the survey.
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It's Safety Awareness Week - Take the PATH Intl. DEI Committee's Helmet Survey Today! | |
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This survey is an effort to understand the current use of helmets at EAS centers. Questions include helmets used, helmet modification(s), and challenges in ensuring proper helmet fit. Any instructors who work directly with students/participants/clients who wear a helmet while working with horses is asked to participate. Multiple people from the same center are welcome to complete the survey. If you have any questions or want to talk further, please contact: Aviva Vincent, PhD, LSW at avincent@fieldstonefarm.org or call at (440) 804-5929.
Click here to complete the survey.
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Harnessing the Healing Power of Horses for Mental Health Podcast | | |
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Equine advocates Jen Grant, Jessica Normand (PATH Intl. Board of Directors), and Lynn Thomas, join Jamie Brannan to share the transformative power of equine-assisted programs for mental health and personal development – and what they are doing to support equitable access to these life-changing programs. Listen here. | |
AQHA Offers Membership Discount to PATH Intl. Members | |
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Use the discount code "PATH" to save $5 off AQHA/AQHYA memberships.
Click here to learn about adult, youth and center benefits of membership and pricing. Or go straight to the membership form here.
Click here to learn about the new AQHA PATH Intl. EAS American Quarter Horse of the Year award.
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Vote for the PATH Intl. Board of Trustees and Region Representatives | |
Your vote is valuable to the future of your association. Please vote for the 2023 PATH Intl. Board of Trustees and Membership Outreach Committee Representatives for Regions 1, 3, 5, 9, and 11. Click here to go to the ballot. | |
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FREE MEMBER EDUCATION &
Upcoming Region Education and Networking Events
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Recordings available now for PATH Intl. Members only
Sign into PATH Intl. Member Connection and click the drop-down menu on resources, or simply click here for the page. If you cannot see the recording link, confirm you have logged in.
The newest offering in the library is a Lunch and Learn: Why Care About Equine Cognition. Watch now for 1.5 CEUs!
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Questions about regional conferences? Contact Marsha Anderson, PATH Intl. region conference coordinator. Watch eNews for abstract submission and/or registration information as it becomes available. You can also visit the region conference webpage to find more detailed information for all region conferences.
Region 1 ....April 19-21, 2024 - TBD
Region 2 ...2024 TBD
Region 3 ...March 22-24, 2024 - Toano, VA - Submit Abstract
Region 4 . ...May 3-5, 2024 - Holland, MI
Region 5 ...August 16-18, 2024 - TBD, FL
Region 6 ...March 8-10, 2024, Neenah, WI - Submit Abstract
Region 7 ...February 16-18, 2024, Gretna, NE - Submit Abstract
Region 8 ...August 2-4, 2024 - TBD
Region 9 ...June 14-16, 2024 - Ellensburg, WA
Region 10 ...September 13-15, 2024 - Sheridan, WY
Region 11 ...April 12-14, 2024 - Fallbrook, CA
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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. Locate contact information under Find a Center or on the PATH Intl. events calendar.
Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning (ESMHL)
October 10-13, 2023--------------GAIT Therapeutic Riding Center, Milford, PA
October 18-21, 2023--------------Hearts & Horses, Inc., Loveland, CO
October 25-28, 2023--------------Horses Help, Phoenix, AZ
November 10-13, 2023.............Dream Catchers at the Cori Sikich Therapeutic Riding Center, Toano, VA
November 16-19, 2023-----------High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Inc. Old Lyme, CT
December 1-3, 2023.--------. --- EquiCenter Inc., Honeoye Falls, NY
December 7-10, 2023.----------- Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding - STAR, Lenoir City, TN
December 7-10, 2023.----------- DreamPower Horsemanship, Gilroy, CA
Advanced Training Course
August 18-October 14, 2023......Equest, Dallas, TX
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Thank You to Our Sponsors | |
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