Summer 2019 | PATH INTL. REGION 1
PATH Intl. Region 1 Quarterly Newsletter
THE NEXT DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING REGION 1 NEWS IS: SEPTEMBER 15, 2019
NESAR Pre-Conference
On April 26, NESAR sponsored a 4-hour pre-conference with 2 different tracks at UMASS Amherst. Sharon Wilsie presented on Horse Speak and Sarah Bronson and Karen Kersting presented Survive & Thrive. The pre-conference was well attended and those in attendance learned valuable information to take back to their work in EAAT.

What is NESAR? Click here for more information about NESAR and scholarships. 
Region 1 Conference
The Region 1 Conference at UMASS Amherst April 27 & 28, 2019 was a great conference! The Region 1 Leadership Team provided a networking opportunity, Meet Your Barn Mates. Every completed Meet Your Barn Mates entry went into a drawing for 2020 Conference Registration paid for by NESAR. Kate Jeton from ME was the winner and will be attending the 2020 Region 1 Conference at Full Circle Farm in Warner, NH April 25 & 26! At lunch, we were fortunate to have Kathy Alm, PATH Intl. CEO provide an update on the CTRI process as well as other association news. 

At dinner, we celebrated the Region 1 award winners:
Equine of the Year-Tucker, Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation, Inc., North Andover, MA
Credentialed Professional of the Year-Sarah Bronson, Riding to the Top, Windham, ME
Volunteer of the Year-Cate McClintock, Emerald Hollow Therapeutic Riding Center, Brewster, MA
Veterinarian of the Year-Dr. Lea Warner, Southern Vermont Therapeutic Riding, Wilmington, VT

 A huge thanks to the Conference Task Force-Sarah Norris-Chair, Sarah Bronson, Leora Barry, and Nicole Jorgenson as well as the Regional Leadership Team and NESAR Board!
2020 Region 1 Conference
Mark your calendar! The 2020 PATH Intl. Region 1 Conference will be held at Full Circle Farm in Newport, NH April 25 & 26. Lorna Young, Conference Task Force Chair and other task force members have already begun the planning process. Watch for a Call for Abstracts in early October.
AQHA
The horse show division EWD (Equestrians With Disabilities) was introduced by AQHA (The American Quarter Horse Association) in the Southwest more than 10 years ago as an opportunity for individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities to showcase their riding talent in a recognized show venue.

Since its inception, EWD has become an AQHA/NSBA recognized division whose classes have been added to the show bills of recognized horse shows across the United States. This year, or the first time, a slate of EWD classes is offered at the AQHA Region Six Horse Show from July 16-21 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Showmanship, Hunter Under Saddle, and Western Pleasure are on the schedule for 2019. Supported Western Pleasure (with sidewalkers) is offered as well. All ridden classes are Walk/Trot, and any breed horse or pony may be used. This is a fantastic opportunity for disabled riders to compete in a large show venue among their peers. Please call or email Liz Smith with any questions, and for guidance. 860-983-9625  elizard318@gmail.com
Abilities Expo
PATH Intl. Region 1 will be a vendor at this years Abilities Expo in Boston, MA September 13-15 at the Boston Convention Center & Exhibition Center, Hall C. Volunteers are needed to assist with sharing information on PATH Intl. and Region 1. If you are interested in assisting, please sign up via sign up genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084BA8A628A4FA7-abilities. Admission is free and parking is $18. Any PATH Intl. member or center interested in having their information displayed at the booth can contact Mass State Chair Sarah Norris - sarahpnorris@gmail.com.
Center Bits and Pieces
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Stay Connected 
Kristen McGraw , Region Rep
Stephanie Trafka , RI, NB, NF, NS, PE, PQ
Sue Miller , VT

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