Professionals. Horses. Transformation.Ensuring Excellence and Changing Lives.
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) is committed to the advancement of equine-assisted services for lifelong impact.
Professionals. Horses. Transformation.Ensuring Excellence and Changing Lives.
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) is committed to the advancement of equine-assisted services for lifelong impact.
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Hope, growth, and community.
PATH Intl., a federally registered 501(c)3, advances professional equine-assisted services by empowering its members, credentialed professionals, partners and the public through rigorously developed standards, credentials and education that recognize the power of the equine-human relationship.
Opportunities for families and caregivers
PATH Intl. links participants to centers, resources, and connections. Start by exploring the different services to find which best suits your needs.
Therapeutic/Adaptive Horsemanship
Related to the broad area of horsemanship, equine professionals may offer four distinct non-therapy services that are adapted from traditional equine disciplines of horseback riding, driving, and vaulting. These include adaptive equestrian sport, adaptive riding or therapeutic riding, driving and interactive vaulting.
Equine-Assisted Learning
Related to the broad area of learning, specially trained or certified professionals may incorporate horses in three distinct non-therapy services: equine-assisted learning in education, equine-assisted learning in organizations and equine-assisted learning in personal development.
Therapies Incorporating Equines
Related to the broad area of therapy, licensed therapy professionals may incorporate horses in five distinct therapies: counseling, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychotherapy and speech-language pathology.
Equine-Assisted Services for Veterans
PATH International Equine Services for Heroes® assists military personnel and veterans through services provided by PATH International members and by providing leadership and guidance for equine-assisted services. Veterans of any age, branch, war or area of conflict can benefit from the program.
Careers
Pursue your dream.
Whether you want to make a difference in people’s lives, work with horses or find your passion, you can discover opportunities at a PATH Intl. Member Center.
NCCA ACCREDITATION
Become certified.
The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (PATH Intl. CTRI®) Certification is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
EDUCATION PARTNERS & CEU Offerings
Become an Education Partner.
Become a PATH Intl. Education Partner or seek out quality education providers whose products and services have been vetted and approved by PATH Intl.
Events & Conferences
Join Us for the PATH Intl.
International Conference
in Charlotte, North Carolina
October 26 - 28, 2023
Join Our Virtual Conference
Follow These Simple Steps to Attend
- Log in to your member portal by clicking the “Join the Virtual Conference” button below.
- Navigate to the “Events” tab located in the grey section at the top of the screen.
- Choose “2023 Virtual Conference and CTRI Preparation Workshop Day.”
- Select the specific day you will be attending.
- On each day, find the Zoom link provided to access the live sessions.
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News & events
Registration is open for the
2022 PATH Intl. Conference
October 28 - 30, 2022
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