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Region 8 Leadership

Jen Donahue is running for a second term as Region 8 Representative. Jen is a PATH Intl. Certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL) and is experienced in human development. She is a PATH Intl. Advanced Riding Instructor with CTRI status as well as a Driving Level III Therapeutic Driving instructor. Jen is currently working on completing her certification in Equine Facilitated Learning through the Herd Institute. Jen is known for her compassion and unique blend of deep professional expertise in therapeutic riding, education and mental health. She is a skilled hands-on instructor, mentor and leader with a drive to continuously grow and improve. She brings a track record of extensive experience as an instructor and leader who willingly shares her passion for reaping the benefits of partnering with horses to improve mobility, independence and emotional well-being. Email:

Regional Awards

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Volunteer of the Year

Vic & Faith Bero
ROCK, Ride on Center for Kids
Georgetown, TX
Suzy II

Equine of the Year

Suzy II
EQUEST
Dallas, TX
Shannon Middleton

Credentialed Professional of the Year

Shannon Middleton
ROCK, Ride On Center for Kids
Georgetown, TX
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Equine of the Year

Peppers Cindileo "Chiquita"
Turning Point Ranch
Stillwater, OK
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Credentialed Professional of the Year

Regional & National Winner: Nancy Krenek
Region 8, ROCK, Ride on Center for Kids
Georgetown, TX
Lauren Grochocki

Volunteer of the Year

Lauren Grochocki
SIRE Therapeutic Horsemanship
Houston, TX

Latest Regional  Events

2026 PATH Intl. Region 8/LSTEN Conference
Georgetown, Texas
| July 31, 2026
– August 2, 2026
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Produced in Partnership with and Sponsored By Pre-conference 7/29-30/2026 Conference 7/31-8/2/2026   PATH Intl. Region 8 and LSTEN welcome you to an educational and fun weekend with your friends and colleagues in Texas. Your registration fee includes lunch and dinner on Friday and lunch on Saturday. This conference is in-person only and there is no single...
PATH Intl. Region 8 Conference - August 5-7, 2022
Magnolia, Texas
| August 5, 2022
– August 7, 2022
PATH Intl. Region 8 Conference – August 5-7, 2022 In partnership with LSTEN Magnolia, TX MG Tindall –   Register Here Conference Schedule 2022 CEUs   Region 8 Information 2021 CEUs    
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