Cameo was named the 2019 Path Intl. Equine of the Year. Courtesy PATH Intl.
The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) Award Winners were honored to celebrate the people and equines who partner together to change the lives of people who live with physical, mental, emotional and learning challenges. PATH Intl. award winners included certified professionals, veterinarians, volunteers and horses. This year’s exciting awards were a much-anticipated highlight of the association’s 50th anniversary, which was celebrated at the 2019 PATH Intl. Conference and Annual Meeting, presented by title sponsor Purina.
Each region has the opportunity to nominate individuals and equines. The winners of the equestrian and region awards were announced in July and honored, along with the international winners, at the luncheon. The awards luncheon was held November 9 in Denver, CO, at PATH Intl. headquarters.
Amanda Hogan earned the PATH Intl. James Brady Professional Achievement Award, Windrush Farm Therapeutic Equitation, Inc., a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center in North Andover, Mass.
The James Brady Professional Achievement Award honors people who make lasting contributions throughout the equine-assisted activities and therapies field. PATH recognizes them for:
The following international PATH Intl. award winners were also honored. They were selected from the regional winners announced in July.
PATH Intl. is thankful for all the judges who made difficult decisions and all those who nominated horses and humans.
A full list of all the winners, international and regional, is available online.
Formed in 1969, the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) promotes safety and optimal outcomes in equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) for individuals with special needs. At 873 member centers, nearly 69,000 children and adults, including more than 6,700 veterans, may find improved health, wellness, fun and a sense of pride and independence through involvement with horses.
Therapeutic horsemanship at member centers can 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 62,000 volunteers, 4,776 instructors, 7,943 equines and thousands of contributors from all over the world helping people at PATH Intl. Member Centers.
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