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It’s the Season of Love

It’s the Season of Love

For more information, contact:

Cher Smith, Communications Specialist

(800) 369-7433, ext.123

January 2022

It’s the Season of Love

Denver—Valentine’s Day cards. Chocolates. Red roses. Candlelight dinners. Carrots. What? Yes, carrots. Don’t forget your equines in this season of love!

Another exceptional gift would be to give your business or association a boost up by partnering with the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International. highlighting your commitment to equine-assisted services, including to PATH Intl. members, participants, families, veterans, credentialed professionals and member centers.

PATH Intl. is committed to developing and facilitating partnerships for the betterment of its members and the families and individuals with special needs receiving services at member centers.

The need of each company is unique, and we are happy to customize a benefits package to help your team meet its marketing and philanthropic goals. The entry level copper sponsorship is $1,000. Levels and benefits increase with the amount contributed and can include advertising, discounts on exhibits at conference, and much more. Click here for a list of benefits at each sponsorship level. Talk to Kaye Marks, marketing and communications director, at 800-369-7433 or .

And don’t forget the carrots!

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About PATH Intl.: 

The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International® (PATH Intl.®) was formed in 1969. The organization leads the advancement of professional equine-assisted services (EAS) by supporting its members and stakeholders through rigorously developed standards, credentialing and education. At 881 member centers, more than 66,000 children and adults, including 6,200 veterans, may find improved health, wellness and a sense of pride, independence and fun through involvement with horses. EAS at member centers may include therapeutic or adaptive riding, interactive vaulting, driving, adaptive equestrian sport, equine-assisted learning and therapy services. Through a wide variety of educational resources, the association helps individuals start and maintain successful programs and professional careers. There are nearly 62,500 volunteers, 5,011 instructors, 7,800 equines and thousands of contributors from all over the world helping people at PATH Intl. Member Centers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About PATH Intl.:

The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International® (PATH Intl.®) was formed in 1969 to promote safety and optimal outcomes in equine-assisted services (EAS) for individuals with special needs. At nearly 750 member centers, more than 66,000 children and adults, including 6,200 veterans, may find improved health, wellness and a sense of pride, independence and fun through involvement with horses. Therapeutic horsemanship at member centers may include hippotherapy, equine-facilitated mental health, driving, interactive vaulting, trail riding, competition, groundwork and stable management. Through a wide variety of educational resources, the association helps individuals start and maintain successful EAS programs. There are nearly 62,500 volunteers, 5,011 instructors, 7,800 equines and thousands of contributors from all over the world helping people at PATH Intl. Member Centers.

About PATH Intl.:

The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International® (PATH Intl.) was formed in 1969 to promote safety and optimal outcomes in equine-assisted services (EAS) for individuals with special needs and others. At 794 member centers, more than 46,600 children and adults, including 5,200 veterans, may find improved health, wellness and a sense of pride, independence, and fun through involvement with horses. Member centers offer therapeutic horsemanship including riding, driving, interactive vaulting, groundwork, and stable management; physical, speech and occupational therapies; mental health services incorporating equines; and coaching and learning programs, among other services. There are nearly 40,000 volunteers, 4,863 PATH Intl. certified professionals, 5,250 equines, and thousands of contributors from all over the world helping people at PATH Intl. Member Centers achieve their health, wellness, and learning goals. Through a wide variety of educational resources and certification programs, the association helps individuals start and maintain successful EAS programs. PATH Intl. offers the first and only independently accredited certification program in the EAS industry. The PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor® Certification, first accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies in 2022, demonstrates the competency of therapeutic riding instructors and adds credibility to the EAS industry as a career path.