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PATH Intl. Sponsors
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If you have questions about sponsoring PATH Intl., please contact
Kaye Marks.
Title Sponsor - $20,000+
the official feed of PATH Intl.
Gold Sponsor - $10,000+
Silver - $7,500+
Adequan, the offical equine welfare partner of PATH Intl.
Pewter - $2,500+
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Title Sponsor: Purina, the official feed of PATH Intl.
November 19, 2019 |
2019 PATH Intl. Conference and Annual Meeting Comes to a Close
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the 50th anniversary of PATH Intl. by registering for the conference and annual meeting. The weather was beautiful, the education invigorating and the atmosphere festive. Look for a full write-up about the conference in the upcoming issue of PATH Intl. Strides.
The highlight of the conference was seeing so many of the past presidents, founders, and James Brady Professional Achievement Award winners all gathered in one place. We thank them one and all for participating in PATH Intl.'s 50th year celebration and for establishing and forwarding this amazing and life-changing field.
Save the Date and Meet Us in St. Louis! October 8-11, 2020. Watch for details!
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Welcome to the New PATH Intl. Board of Trustees
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The 2019 PATH Intl. Annual Meeting was held Sunday, November 10.
Susan Becklenberg took over as President of the Board of Trustees and Ross Braun became Past President following the annual meeting. Ed Milford and Brandan Montminy continue as Treasurer and Secretary, respectively. Kim Berggren will be Member at Large on the Executive Committee.
Jessica Normand was elected to her first term on the Board of Trustees. Kim Berggren, Scott Carver and Michael Kaufmann were re-elected for their second terms.
Congratulations to these individuals, and we thank them for their service on behalf of the membership association!
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2020 Regional Award Nominations Open
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2020 Regional Award Nominations are open and will close on December 1, 2019.
If you know of an outstanding equestrian, credentialed professional, volunteer, veterinarian or equine please nominate them for a PATH Intl. Award.
Each credentialed professional, volunteer, veterinarian and equine
awards are regional, and winners will be recognized at their region conferences. There are 11 regions; there will be 11 regional winners in each category. Each regional winner from each category will go through a secondary nomination process to determine a national winner for 2020.
Head over to the
awards page to find more details, directions and nomination links, reference forms and sample nomination forms for each category.
If you have any questions please contact
Missy.
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Video Tutorial: Transitioning to the PATH Intl. CTRI Credential
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Wondering how to transition to the PATH Intl. CTRI credential? Watch this short
video tutorial
to learn about the process.
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Ready to Transition to the CTRI Credential?
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PATH Intl. Instructor Education Guide©
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"Now this is a great resource," said one purchaser.
The
PATH Intl. Instructor Education Guide©
is a handbook for novice and experienced therapeutic horsemanship professionals. This comprehensive, 200 page, full-color book created by a team of industry experts is filled with important industry considerations. Included are chapters on: the equine partner, tack and equipment, participants, teaching in a therapeutic setting, behavior and emotional regulation, volunteers, entering the ring, considerations for instructors, instructor development and a glossary.
Get yours now from the PATH Intl. store.
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PATH Intl. PACs Direct Service Application Open Until January 3
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The VA ASG Direct Service Application is open for all Premier Accredited Centers until January 3rd. You can apply here, or contact Danielle Crooks with any questions.
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Member Perks by Abenity Has Been Launched
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You should have received a welcome email from Abenity in the last week of October. If you missed it, don't fret. You can still get set up by following the link to sign in. Your username is the email you have on file with PATH Intl. and your temporary password is !PATHintl1. After signing in, reset your password and then enjoy the many perks and benefits provided to you by Abenity.
More information about the program can be found here. Questions? Contact Missy Jean at the PATH Intl. Office.
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FREE Online Release Form System for Stable Owners & Coaches
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Paid advertisements do not imply endorsement by PATH Intl.
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Wondering where to view all of the information about the new PATH Intl. CTRI certification? Visit the CTRI web page
here or access it by selecting "Certifications" under the "Education" menu on the PATH Intl. homepage.
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Regional Conference Dates and Registration
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Region 2 State meetings in 2020; March 20-22, 2020: Maryland State Meeting
Region 3 March 6-8, 2020, North Carolina, registration opens 12/27/19
Region 4 May 29-31, 2020, Michigan City, IN
Region 5 2020 Conference, TN TBD.
Region 6 March 13-15, 2020, Madison, WI
Region 7 January 31 - February 2, 2020, Olathe, KS. Registration opens November 22
Region 8 July 31 - August 2, 2020, Georgetown, TX
Region 9 State Meetings in 2020
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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.
Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning Workshop and Skills Test
Nov. 22-25, 2019
Jan. 23-26, 2020
Feb. 12-15, 2020
Feb. 15-18, 2020
Feb. 20-23, 2020
Mar. 23-26, 2020
May 4-7, 2020
Jun. 25-28, 2020
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High Hopes Therapeutic Riding
NC Therapeutic Riding Center
Dream Catchers at the Cori Sikich Riding Center
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding
Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center
Wings of Hope Equitherapy
Equest
On Eagles' Wings Therapeutic Horsemanship |
Old Lyme, CT
Mebane, NC
Toano, VA
Old Lyme, CT
Redmond, WA
Cleburne, TX
Dallas, TX
Fairmont, WV
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Driving
Mar. 9-10, 2020
Mar. 28-29, 2020 |
Dreams On Horseback
*Driving Demo Workshop Only*
UpReach Therapeutic Equestrian Center *Driving Demo Workshop Only*
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Blacklick, OH
Goffstown, NH |
Interactive Vaulting
Nov. 24-26, 2019
Jun. 1-4, 2020 |
Hands & Hearts for Horses
*Workshop Only*
Reins of Life, Inc. *
Workshop & Certification*
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Thomasville, GA
Michigan City, IN |
ATC
Sep. 10 - Nov. 30, 2019
Jan. 17 - Mar. 14, 2020
Jan. 21 - Apr. 1, 2020
Aug. 14 - Oct. 10, 2020 |
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding
Equest
High Hopes Therapeutic Riding
Equest |
Old Lyme, CT
Dallas, TX
Old Lyme, CT
Dallas, TX |
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