PATH Intl. Registered Instructor On-Site

PATH Intl. Registered Instructor On-Site

Workshop and Certification

Hosted by Swiftsure Ranch Therapeutic Equestrian Center

On-Site Registered Instructor Workshop October 11 – 13, 2017

On-Site Registered Instructor Certification October 13 & 14, 2017

Workshop Faculty: Lindsey Jameson & Jenny Nell

Certification Evaluators: Jenny Nell & Amy Sheets

PATH Intl. Instructor Certification Process

PATH Intl. offers three levels of Instructor Certification for therapeutic riding: Registered, Advanced and Master. This Instructor Workshop and Certification is for the Registered Level only.

In order to become a PATH Intl. Certified Instructor, a candidate must successfully complete the two phases of the Certification process. For additional information on this process, please refer to the PATH Intl. web-site at www.pathintl.org under the PATH Intl. Certified Instructors menu box. Any questions that you have regarding Phase I should be directed to the PATH Intl. office, and questions regarding Phase II may be directed either to the PATH Intl. office or Swiftsure Ranch.

Phase I

With the submission of :

·  PATH Intl. Individual Membership Application and dues

·  Instructor Application with fee (Valid for one year)

·  Purchase of Standards Manual and Instructor Education Guide

…you then will officially enter into Phase I.

Upon receipt, PATH Intl. will e-mail you a Phase I Packet. This packet includes access to the following components:

·  Pre-Certification Self-Assessment

·  Standards Course & Exam

·  Instructor Self-Study Course and Exam

You must also complete:

·  Equine Management Skills Checklist

·  Attain proof of your current Adult/Child CPR/First Aid Certifications

Upon successful completion of Phase I candidates receive a confirmation of Instructor-in-Training (IT) status letter from the PATH Intl. office. At this point, a candidate is considered a PATH Intl. Instructor- In-Training. Candidate will have one year from receipt of the IT letter to complete Phase II.

Phase II (refer to Swiftsure Ranch)

Within the one year timeframe, candidates must have completed all the components of Phase II. These components are:

·  Complete a minimum of 25 hours of teaching therapeutic riding instruction to groups of at least 2 riders under a PATH Intl. Certified Riding Instructor (Teaching hours can be started at any time during the instructor application process and are valid for 2 years)

·  Attend a PATH Intl. Registered Instructor Workshop. Attend a workshop PRIOR to the Registered Certification component

·  Successfully complete a PATH Intl. Registered Instructor On-Site Certification

Further information on Phases I & II can be found on the PATH Intl. Website.

If you are interested in attending the Registered Instructor On-Site Workshop and/or Certification, please contact Lindsey Jameson at Swiftsure Ranch FIRST. If space is available, complete the attached registration form and mail or email with appropriate fees to the address listed. Please also include a copy of your of IT status letter from Phase I if registering for Certification.

Candidates are registered on a first come-first served basis, so make sure to register early. All Certification Candidates must register 30 days prior to the Registered Certification.

Once registered for the workshop and/or certification, you will receive either a Phase II Packet OR workshop only forms.

Please complete all forms and return them to the Swiftsure Ranch office no later than 14 days prior to the start of the PATH Intl. OSWC. (September 27th).

Incomplete packets will not be accepted. You may be charged a $75 fee by Swiftsure Ranch for any late packets. Professionalism is expected!

Registration Form

Name: ______

Address: ______

City:______State:______Zip: ______

Phone: Cell ______other______

Email: ______

Please register me for:

___3 Days Audit ONLY

$125 October 11 – 13, 2017 (NO Hands-on)

___3 Days Workshop ONLY

$450.00 October 11 – 13, 2017

___1.5 Days Instructor Certification ONLY**

$250.00 October 13 & 14, 2017

___4 Days BOTH Workshop & Certification

$650.00 October 11 – 14, 2017

** MUST have proof of having attended a PATH Intl. Registered Instructor Workshop within the previous two years or provide Registered Certification resubmission letter.

Payment Information:

Payment type (circle one): Credit Card Check Cash

Credit Card Number: ______Exp. Date: ______CVC code: ______

Name on Credit Card: ______Zip Code: ______

Registration Deadline:

September 8, 2017

Reimbursement policy: Full refund will be given for cancellations made prior to September 8, 2017. There will be no refunds for cancellations after September 8, 2017.

Certification Riding Component Information

If you are registering for the Registered Certification and wish to certify on one of the host site’s horses, please complete the following information so that we will be able to provide the best possible horse for you. Please note that Swiftsure Ranch’s weight limit is 200 pounds. All candidates have the option of bringing their own horse for certification. Boarding fees will apply. Please contact Lindsey Jameson if you wish to bring your own horse.

Height: ______Weight: ______

Riding Seat/Style (circle one): Western Dressage Forward Seat

Please briefly describe your riding style and experience: ______

______

______

______

______

Then, please mail, fax, or scan & email:

·  Registration form, Certification Riding Information (if certifying) & payment

·  Copy of PATH Intl. membership card

·  Copy of Instructor-in-Training letter (if registering for certification)

Attn: Lindsey Jameson

Swiftsure Ranch Therapeutic Equestrian Center

114 Calypso Lane Bellevue, ID 83313

Phone work: (208) 578-9111

Fax: (208) 788-0259

Cell: (310) 729-7301

Directions & Lodging

Directions: From the South: Drive north on Hwy 75. Just after passing Glendale Rd. turn left on to Calypso Lane. From the North: Drive south on Hwy 75. 3 miles south of Bellevue turn right on to Calypso Lane.

Lodging:

Wood River Inn:

603 N. Main St. Hailey, ID 83333

(208) 578-0600

AmericInn Lodge & Suites:

51 Cobblestone Ln. Hailey, ID 83333

(208) 788-7950

Airport Inn:

820 4th Ave. S. Hailey, ID 83333

(208) 788-2477

Camping at Swiftsure Ranch: $15 per night. (208) 578-9111