The PATH International Equine Services for Heroes® Committee is charged with developing, expanding and enhancing the PATH International Equine Services for Heroes programs across the country.

Committee goals include education development, political advocacy for Equine-assisted Services for Veterans, and direct support of PATH International Equine Services for Heroes® programs.

PATH International Equine Services for Heroes® encompasses PATH Intl. support of equine-assisted services (EAS) for Veterans. Through education, resources and interaction with PATH Intl. members and centers, this program is intended to improve quality and accessibility of equine-assisted services for Veterans and members of the armed forces.

What the committee does:

• Develop relevant conference presentations
• Provide support for education, grant administration and insight into industry needs
• Center direct support
• Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy Program-Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Curriculum Training
• Online education available through the online store 
• PATH International Equine Services for Heroes® Program Guidelines
• Center resources such as brochures and activity suggestions. To access this benefit, please visit the PATH Intl. Center Membership page. You will need to be logged in to your PATH Intl. account and be linked to your Member Center. If you need assistance, please reach out to
• Pass-through funding from The Wounded Warrior Project, Inc. and the VA Adaptive Sports Program 

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Kristen Marcus – Committee Chair
CHAPS Equine Assisted Therapy, Wyoming
Executive Director; ESMHL (in progress)

Danielle Seybert, Staff Liaison

PATH International, Colorado
Programs Representative; TRI (in process); Professional Horse Trainer

Michele Kane
Hearts & Horses, Colorado
Veterans Program Coordinator, Major USMC (Ret.), LPCC, CTRI, ESMHL

Tara Mahoney
Equine Immersion Program, New Jersey/East Coast
Director, Licensed Trauma Counselor, ESMHL, EAGALA Certified Mental Health Specialist

Shellie Kwitkowski
Fieldstone Farm TRC, Ohio
Program Assistant, CTRI, Certified Driving Instructor

Vera Remes

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PATH International Equine Services for Heroes Committee Minutes

The Grievance Review Panel (GRP) will implement policies and procedures with respect to grievances against PATH International (“PATH Intl.”) members, certificants, evaluators, site visitors, faculty, instructors, mentors and member centers. The GRP will be responsible for the review and resolution of grievances. Resolution may include disciplinary action including termination of membership, removal of certification, and removal of accreditation or removal of accreditation subject to the right to appeal the GRP’s decision.

Committee Details

Staff Liaison: Carrie Garnett, Director of Membership & Operations

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Committee Minutes – when available

The Health and Education Advisory serves to advise PATH International on all health, education, research, safety and medical terminology-related issues, reviews and selects abstracts for the international conference, and assists in the review and update of the relevant sections of the PATH Intl. Standards for Certification and Accreditation.

Committee Details

Committee Chair: Michelle Weed

Committee Members: TBD

Staff Liaison: Carrie Garnett, Director of Membership & Operations

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Advisory Minutes

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Committee Minutes – when available