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PATH Intl. CTRI™ Study Guide Available

PATH Intl. CTRI™ Study Guide Available

Denver—Have you ever watched someone teach a horseback riding lesson? Have you ever admired the assurance of the instructor in the arena? What about the confidence and knowledge the instructor exhibits working with not only the rider but with the horse as well?

Have you ever wanted to be that person?

There is no better time than now to pursue your dreams of becoming a PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI). The new PATH Intl. CTRI Study Guide can help you on your way.

The comprehensive PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor Study Guide™ was created by a team of industry experts and is filled with important tips and tools to help candidates prepare for the CTRI test and their journey as an instructor. Included are chapters on equine management, participant and volunteer management, lesson management, risk management, riding theory, taking the CTRI exam and a glossary.

The study guide is available in print and digital download formats through the PATH Intl. online store.

Have you ever? The time is now.

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.