Ten individuals have been awarded scholarships to attend the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) Conference and Annual Meeting in Williamsburg, VA.
PATH Scholarships providing education in equine-assisted activities and therapies
Eight individuals received the general scholarship and two individuals received the Marjorie V. Kittredge Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy and Learning Scholarship.
The event, presented by title sponsor Purina, will be November 2-5 at the Williamsburg Lodge and will feature keynote luncheon speaker Col. Gregory Gadson, educational sessions led by industry experts, discussion forums and networking opportunities, the much anticipated awards banquet on Friday night and the popular horse expo on Saturday at Dream Catchers at the Cori Sikich Riding Center, a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center in Toano, VA.
The 11 PATH Intl. Region Representatives were blind judges and chose the winners. Each application was scored by two judges, and region representatives did not score applications of those in their own region.
Eight individuals received the general scholarship and two individuals received the Marjorie V. Kittredge Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy and Learning (EFP/L) Scholarship. All winners must be PATH Intl. members, and the winner of the Marjorie V. Kittredge award must also be an equine-facilitated psychotherapy or equine-assisted learning professional or studying to become one.
Scholarships cover the cost of the conference registration of $670. The conference, including educational credits, is valued at nearly $3,000.
Congratulations to our 2016 PATH Intl. Conference scholarship winners!
General Scholarship Winners:
Caitlin Chlosta, Region 1, Mashpee, MA â¨
Whitney Feltner, Region 4, Kalamazoo, MIâ¨
Rachel Gaardsmoe, Region 3, Garner, NC â¨
Mary Graham, Region 5, Tallahassee, FL â¨
Sarah Reega, Region 10, Loveland, CO â¨
Trecia Rodgers, Region 8, Victoria, TX â¨
Kathryn Simons, Region 2, McKees Rocks, PA â¨
Sarah Southern, Region 5, Acworth, GA
Marjorie V. Kittredge Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy and Learning Scholarship:
Toni Lima, Region 4, Novelty, OHâ¨
Erin Teigen, Region 2, Crownsville, MD
Registration for the PATH Intl. Conference, presented by title sponsor Purina, can be found at www.pathintl.org, as well as more information about conference sessions, the Williamsburg Lodge and fun things to do in Williamsburg.
Donations help numerous certified professionals receive the continuing education they need. If you would like information on donating to the PATH Intl. scholarship fund, email CEO Kathy Alm or call her at (800) 369-7433, ext. 101. Thank you to our current sponsors and donors for their generosity.
About PATH International
The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International® (PATH Intl.®) was formed in 1969 to promote safety and optimal outcomes in equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) for individuals with special needs.
At 877 member centers, more than 62,400 children and adults, including 5,500 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, ground work and stable management. Through a wide variety of educational resources, the association helps individuals start and maintain successful EAAT programs.
There are nearly 55,000 volunteers, 4,846 instructors, 7,546 equines and thousands of contributors from all over the world helping people at PATH Intl. Member Centers.