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PATH International


Bedford

Westchester County


PATH International, Therapeutic Horsemanship, equine-assisted activities and therapies, North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA), safe and effective therapeutic horseback riding, horseback riding, EAAT, therapeutic carriage driving PATH International

 
 
PATH International, Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International , promoting diversity and opportunity in equine-assisted activities and therapies, is a global authority, resource, and advocate for equine-assisted activities and therapies and the equines in this work that inspire and enrich the human spirit.

From PATH: "PATH International was founded in 1969 as the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) to promote safe and effective therapeutic horseback riding throughout the United States and Canada. Today, PATH Intl. has more than 850 member centers and nearly 7,600 individual members in countries all over the world, who help and support more than 54,000 men, women and children with special needs each year through a variety of equine-assisted activities and therapies programs.

"Though PATH Intl. began with a focus on horseback riding as a form of physical and mental therapy, the organization and its dedicated members have since developed a multitude of different equine-related activities for therapeutic purposes, collectively known as equine-assisted activities and therapies (or EAAT).

"Besides horseback riding, EAAT also includes therapeutic carriage driving; interactive vaulting, which is similar to gymnastics on horseback; equine-facilitated learning and mental health, which use the horse as a partner in cognitive and behavioral therapy, usually with the participation of a licensed therapist; ground work and stable management; and PATH Intl. Equine Services for Heroes, which uses a variety of EAAT disciplines specifically to help war veterans and military personnel. In addition, many of PATH Intl.’s volunteer-driven committees are working on identifying and refining even more disciplines and activities that might be put to use in the world of EAAT."

Education

    Continuing Education (CEUs)
    Continuing education hours are referred to as clock hours. Continuing education activities can be any educational event that you attend, which will benefit you in your work as a therapeutic riding instructor, and are not limited to those sponsored by Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International.

    Higher Education
    The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) Higher Education Membership positions colleges and universities that incorporate PATH Intl. instructor training certification within their curricula as some of the best resources for the student population.

    Three levels of membership are available designed to address the current needs, abilities and desire of the higher education member to offer coursework suitable for PATH Intl. instructor training and certification.

    Online Education
    PATH Intl. offers online courses to our members that cover issues related to PATH Intl. Instructor Certification and PATH Intl. Centers.

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