WELCOME

  to the

  Pennsylvania Council on Therapeutic Horsemanship Website!

  THE PACTH MISSION

To create awareness of the benefits horses can provide children and adults who have disabilities and to encourage the development of services for programs offering all types of equine assisted activities through education, research and application.

PENNSYLVANIA QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR (PQI) TRAINING

What:  Phase I of the PACTH Instructor Training Seminar

When:  May 12-16, 2012

Where:  Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA  17201

Why:  To begin the process to become a certified Instructor of Therapeutic Horsemanship.

How:  Complete the the Registration Form and Riding Test Questionnaire and return to the Council office.  Space is limited so register early to secure your place.  Click on the link below for the Registration Packet.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PQI PROCESS AND REGISTRATION DETAILS, CLICK ON THE "ABOUT US" LINK TO THE LEFT AND FOLLOW THAT TO THE "PHASE I TRAINING."

MEMBERSHIP

The PACTH membership year runs from January 1-December 31st.  Current members should have received an updated membership application via e-mail.  If you did not receive an application or you are interested in becoming a PACTH member, please click on the link below for the 2011 Membership application.

WOW, LOOK AT WHAT THE PACTH IS OFFERING NOW!  A MEMBERSHIP INCENTIVE!

A primary aspect of the Council's mission is to provide educational opportunities.  The PACTH Board of Directors is very excited to announce a new membership incentive program just in time for our Annual Conference and the PQI Phase I Training.  This incentive program drives our mission on two levels - making attendance at Council events more financially feasible for existing members so they can avail themselves of continuing education and making new members aware of the educational opportunities the Council has to offer. Here's how it works:

·        Refer 1-5 new members and receive a $10 voucher per referral good toward any Council event.

·        Refer 6-10 new members and receive a $20 voucher (starting with the sixth) per referral good toward any Council event.

·        Refer 11+ new members and receive a Lifetime Membership...a $500.00 value

·        Vouchers are good for one calendar year and ARE transferrable.

As a member-driven organization, we rely on you to spread the word but we also want to show you our appreciation for your efforts, so we hope that you will take full advantage of the incentive program.  I hope to see you at the Annual Conference...free of charge with nine referrals!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

• February 29, 2012 - PACTH Board of Directors Meeting, SKYPE
• March 8-19, 2012 - PACTH Office Closed
• March 10, 2012 - Ivy Hill Therapeutic Equestrian Center Silent Auction and Dinner -   "Focus on the Family" - see "News Bits" for more information
• March 18, 2012 - Horses & Horizons' Bingo Fundraiser - contact Elaine or Harvey       Smith at elshhtlc@ptd.net
• March 23-25, 2012 - PATH Region 2 Meeting, Middleburg, MD -

              click here for vendor application form

• March 27, 2012 - St. Francis Fundraiser - Spaghetti Dinner for Dreams Go On, Inc.
• March 31, 2012 - Thorncroft's 27th Annual Victory Gallop - For more information call 610-644-1963
• March 31, 2012 - Dreams Go On Spring Hoe Down Fundraiser
• April 1, 2012 - PATH Board of Directors Meeting, SKYPE
• April 14, 2012 - PACTH Annual Meeting and Conference, Leg Up Farm, York, PA
• April 24-27, 2012 - HETI International Congress, Athens, Greece
• May 12-16, 2012 - PACTH PQI Training - Phase I, Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA
• June 16, 2012 - PACTH Board of Directors Meeting
• September 23, 2012 - PACTH Board of Directors Meeting
• October 6-9, 2012 - PACTH PQI Training - Phase II, Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA

CONTACT INFORMATION

Pennsylvania Council on Therapeutic Horsemanship (PACTH)

346 Briar Ln.

Chambersburg, PA  17202

717-552-1628

pacth@comcast.net

Ann O'Shallie, Executive Director