PATH Intl. Announces Education-Filled Lineup for Horse Expo
Denver – Can’t get enough of horses? Then The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) Horse Expo is the place to be! PATH Intl. is pleased to announce its horse expo lineup for the 2015 PATH Intl. Conference and Annual Meeting. The horse expo closes out the conference week on November 7, 2015, at Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center in Chagrin Falls, OH.
Jackie Stevenson, the keynote speaker on Thursday, will present a special workshop, demonstrating the methods discussed in Thursday’s keynote address, “Someday We’ll Live Like Horses.” Horses challenge us to be our best, and attendees of Saturday’s workshop will take away five key competencies learned from our equine partners, including inclusivity and mutuality and developing an authentic inner presence. Jackie is the founder and CEO of Spirit of Leadership LLC, providing coaching, leadership and team building training and seminars to corporations and nonprofit organizations.
Other educational sessions will include saddle fitting, grooming for the healthy horse, common musculoskeletal ailments of the aging horse, bits and bitting, engaging the horse’s mind, lungeing, and equine-assisted psychotherapy and the veteran. Attendees will also be treated to a carriage driving demonstration during lunch.
Special trips to retailers Schneiders and Arborwear will run throughout the day, and both retailers are offering discounts to PATH Intl. Horse Expo attendees.
Early registration is currently offered online on the conference page at
www.pathintl.org
, as well as more information about conference sessions (click on the registration book), the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel and fun things to do in Cleveland, the Rock and Roll Capital of the World. The early registration discount ends September 17, so register now and discover for yourself why everyone is talking about the power of the horse to change lives.
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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 activities and therapies (EAAT) for individuals with special needs. At 866 member centers, more than 61,000 children and adults may find improved health, wellness, fun and a sense of pride and independence 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 more than 55,000 volunteers, 4,666 instructors, 7,672 equines and thousands of contributors from all over the world helping people at PATH Intl. Member Centers.
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