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PATH Intl. Grants $10,000 to Participants Through EAS Participant Fund

PATH Intl. Grants $10,000 to Participants Through EAS Participant Fund

Denver—PATH Intl. is pleased to announce that it funded 12 participants in June 2020 through the EAS Participant Fund. The purpose of the PATH Intl. EAS Participant Fund is to assist someone who would not otherwise be financially able to participate, or continue participating, in equine-assisted services at a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center.

Congratulations to the following participants:

  • Karma Bollinger, Animals as Natural Therapy, Bellingham, WA
  • Zayla Griffin, The Therapeutic and Recreational Riding Center, Glenwood, MD
  • Benjamin Mengual, Manes & Motions Therapeutic Riding Center, Middletown, CT
  • Junior Reed, Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding, Johns Island, SC
  • Jen’nai Young, Exceptional Equestrians of the Missouri Valley, Inc., Washington, MO
  • Mason A. Tippett, The Shane Center for Therapeutic Horsemanship, Inc., Centerburg, OH
  • Crystal Wallace, Horses of Hope Riding Center, Inc., Baxter Springs, KS
  • Ariana Garde, Leg Up Farm, Mt. Wolf, PA
  • Demetri McDaniel, Hoofbeats Academy, Manor, TX
  • Jordan Edwards, Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center, Burnsville, NC
  • Lauren Jakub, Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy (HETRA) Gretna, NE
  • Matthew Bearden, McKenna Farms Therapy Services, Dallas, GA

Zayla’s instructor, Lisa Sowers, said, “I would like to express my sincere appreciation for PATH’s decision to award this scholarship to Zayla. She has not been able to participate in therapeutic lessons or equine assisted therapy following her initial sponsorship. As one of my best young students, she was quickly able to execute foundational riding skills. Thank you for your support that will allow this young woman to continue to build upon her character, talent and resilience as an experienced equestrian.”

PATH Intl. is pleased to be part of helping these participants achieve their goals. We thank those who have donated to the EAS Participant Fund for contributing to the success of these riders. If you would like to contribute to PATH Intl., visit www.pathintl.org and click Donate Now at the top.

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.