Saturday, August 3, 2024
LOCATION:
Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship
811 Pemberton Hill Rd. Building 4
Dallas, Tx. 75217
8:00-9:00am - Registration
LOCATION:
Equest Therapeutic Horsemanship
811 Pemberton Hill Rd. Building 4
Dallas, Tx. 75217
8:00-9:00am - Registration
Session F
9 – 10 a.m.
F1, Metrics for EAS from ABA & Physical Therapy Perspectives - Part 1 CR All
Creating metrics for EAS that benefit from aspects of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Physical Therapy (PT) will help clients meet their goals with safe, measurable and effective methods. With clear metrics focusing on behavioral, physical and cognitive milestones, tracking client progress becomes easier for your team. From initial assessments to universally recognized tools, we'll discuss ways to validate EAS.
Jennifer Mathis is a PATH Intl. CTRI® and driving instructor, CHA Equine Facilities Management Level 4, and a certified barefoot trimmer. She has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of North Texas. Serving children and adults with disabilities since 2010, she has seen the powerful effects of EAS through the first words and steps for children with diagnoses from autism to cerebral palsy. Jennifer pursues dressage and driving training and she is a registered behavioral technician.
Margaret V. Dutton, PT, DPT, OCSI received a BS in kinesiology from Texas A&M University in 2009 and a doctorate in physical therapy at UT Southwestern in 2012. She is an experienced physical therapist with over eleven years of clinical experience in a variety of settings working at Parkland Health, a Level 1 trauma center and safety net hospital. She has expertise in providing physical therapy services to patients with a variety of conditions, including orthopedic trauma, neurological disorders, burns, orthopedic injuries and chronic pain. Gloria Millard, MS, BCBA is a PATH Intl. CTRI® with over 15 years’ experience working with children, adolescents and adults with ASD, communication disorders and intellectual delays. Gloria received a degree in pack station/stable operation management and horse training from Feather River College and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Nevada-Reno. She graduated from the University of North Texas with a MS in behavior analysis in 2014.
F2, Equine-Facilitated Approach to Relationship Building CE
The ability to recognize or navigate emotionally laden, interpersonal exchanges with any kind of finesse is called social intelligence. Social intelligence defines who we are and how we act in terms of relationships. The skills of social intelligence are very important to learn and study to help us further invest in ourselves and maximize our potential as we relate to others. Equine-facilitated social intelligence within the SPUR Mode provides the social environment to practice the skills of social intelligence. These skills include attunement or listening, empathy and presentation of self through behaviors and body language, concern for others and getting in harmony with another to interact smoothly and effectively. The relationship between a horse and a human is experienced during a game, utilizing play as a non-threatening and inviting scenario for improving interpersonal skills.
Johnny Clark is the equine specialist at Tulsa Boys Home and author of “The Spur Model: An Equine-Facilitated Social Intelligence Approach to Relationship Building.” Johnny integrated his educational, spiritual and equine skills and worked with children and families to create this model. Clark graduated from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor's degree in human environmental science, and from Kansas University with a master's degree in social work.
F3, Introduction to Therapeutic Carriage Driving - Part 1 CR
Driving Interested in starting a carriage driving program at your center? Learn about the benefits of carriage driving for participants as well as the requirements for horses and instructors to meet PATH Intl. Standards. Hands-on activities in the arena with driving horses and a variety of vehicles will provide participants the opportunity to harness and drive therapeutic driving horses.
Amy Causey see bio in session E4.
10 – 10:15 a.m. BREAK
9 – 10 a.m.
F1, Metrics for EAS from ABA & Physical Therapy Perspectives - Part 1 CR All
Creating metrics for EAS that benefit from aspects of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Physical Therapy (PT) will help clients meet their goals with safe, measurable and effective methods. With clear metrics focusing on behavioral, physical and cognitive milestones, tracking client progress becomes easier for your team. From initial assessments to universally recognized tools, we'll discuss ways to validate EAS.
Jennifer Mathis is a PATH Intl. CTRI® and driving instructor, CHA Equine Facilities Management Level 4, and a certified barefoot trimmer. She has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of North Texas. Serving children and adults with disabilities since 2010, she has seen the powerful effects of EAS through the first words and steps for children with diagnoses from autism to cerebral palsy. Jennifer pursues dressage and driving training and she is a registered behavioral technician.
Margaret V. Dutton, PT, DPT, OCSI received a BS in kinesiology from Texas A&M University in 2009 and a doctorate in physical therapy at UT Southwestern in 2012. She is an experienced physical therapist with over eleven years of clinical experience in a variety of settings working at Parkland Health, a Level 1 trauma center and safety net hospital. She has expertise in providing physical therapy services to patients with a variety of conditions, including orthopedic trauma, neurological disorders, burns, orthopedic injuries and chronic pain. Gloria Millard, MS, BCBA is a PATH Intl. CTRI® with over 15 years’ experience working with children, adolescents and adults with ASD, communication disorders and intellectual delays. Gloria received a degree in pack station/stable operation management and horse training from Feather River College and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Nevada-Reno. She graduated from the University of North Texas with a MS in behavior analysis in 2014.
F2, Equine-Facilitated Approach to Relationship Building CE
The ability to recognize or navigate emotionally laden, interpersonal exchanges with any kind of finesse is called social intelligence. Social intelligence defines who we are and how we act in terms of relationships. The skills of social intelligence are very important to learn and study to help us further invest in ourselves and maximize our potential as we relate to others. Equine-facilitated social intelligence within the SPUR Mode provides the social environment to practice the skills of social intelligence. These skills include attunement or listening, empathy and presentation of self through behaviors and body language, concern for others and getting in harmony with another to interact smoothly and effectively. The relationship between a horse and a human is experienced during a game, utilizing play as a non-threatening and inviting scenario for improving interpersonal skills.
Johnny Clark is the equine specialist at Tulsa Boys Home and author of “The Spur Model: An Equine-Facilitated Social Intelligence Approach to Relationship Building.” Johnny integrated his educational, spiritual and equine skills and worked with children and families to create this model. Clark graduated from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor's degree in human environmental science, and from Kansas University with a master's degree in social work.
F3, Introduction to Therapeutic Carriage Driving - Part 1 CR
Driving Interested in starting a carriage driving program at your center? Learn about the benefits of carriage driving for participants as well as the requirements for horses and instructors to meet PATH Intl. Standards. Hands-on activities in the arena with driving horses and a variety of vehicles will provide participants the opportunity to harness and drive therapeutic driving horses.
Amy Causey see bio in session E4.
10 – 10:15 a.m. BREAK
Session G
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
G1, Metrics for EAS from ABA & Physical Therapy Perspectives - Part 2 CR All
Continuation of F1.
G2, Preventing Equine Burnout - Part 1 CR ALL
Do you have equines in your herd burning out of their jobs? Learn to read the horse and understand when/how an equine is responding to the stress of their job in different ways. Equine communication can be subtle, especially when they've learned to shut down. By asking for consent and listening to their communication when we have the time, we can get our horses invested again and deepen the connections they form with staff, clients and volunteers. Become an advocate for your equines and learn new ways to change up the routine with equine communication and challenges. Ask them to move their bodies in different ways and engage their minds through different exercises.
Regina Pakstass Smith is a PATH Intl. CTRI® and ESMHL, currently pursuing a dual certification through the Natural Lifemanship Institute for equine specialist and facilitator. Regina has over 20 years of experience working with horses. Her three horses are currently at JoyRide Center in Magnolia, TX participating in therapeutic riding, the mental wellness ground programs, equine assisted learning and the veteran's program titled "Operation Equine." In the mental wellness programs, there is a horse-focused approach to make sure the horses are not used as a tool, but worked with as a partner, with their feelings always considered as part of the process. The focus is always on consent, communication and connection between equine and humans to make sure the horse has a say in as much as possible when working with clients.
G3, Introduction to Therapeutic Carriage Driving - Part 2 CR
Driving Continuation of F3.
11:15 – 11:30 a.m. BREAK
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
G1, Metrics for EAS from ABA & Physical Therapy Perspectives - Part 2 CR All
Continuation of F1.
G2, Preventing Equine Burnout - Part 1 CR ALL
Do you have equines in your herd burning out of their jobs? Learn to read the horse and understand when/how an equine is responding to the stress of their job in different ways. Equine communication can be subtle, especially when they've learned to shut down. By asking for consent and listening to their communication when we have the time, we can get our horses invested again and deepen the connections they form with staff, clients and volunteers. Become an advocate for your equines and learn new ways to change up the routine with equine communication and challenges. Ask them to move their bodies in different ways and engage their minds through different exercises.
Regina Pakstass Smith is a PATH Intl. CTRI® and ESMHL, currently pursuing a dual certification through the Natural Lifemanship Institute for equine specialist and facilitator. Regina has over 20 years of experience working with horses. Her three horses are currently at JoyRide Center in Magnolia, TX participating in therapeutic riding, the mental wellness ground programs, equine assisted learning and the veteran's program titled "Operation Equine." In the mental wellness programs, there is a horse-focused approach to make sure the horses are not used as a tool, but worked with as a partner, with their feelings always considered as part of the process. The focus is always on consent, communication and connection between equine and humans to make sure the horse has a say in as much as possible when working with clients.
G3, Introduction to Therapeutic Carriage Driving - Part 2 CR
Driving Continuation of F3.
11:15 – 11:30 a.m. BREAK
Session H
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
H1, In The Barn Together: Fostering Inclusion in Equine-Assisted Services CE
Horses provide a haven for people experiencing marginalization - horses are a unifying opportunity that brings us together in the barn. Yet, intentional education and training remain absent, difficult to obtain, or infrequent at best. Though there are limited scholarly publications, racism and non-inclusive practices in the equine industry are prevalent. The significance of horse-human relationships for underrepresented minorities must be centered in our shared efforts. This session is a conversation about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within equine-assisted services (EAS) and PATH Intl. specifically. While relatively new within the equine industry broadly, and our shared PATH Intl. community, this is an important conversation that includes us all. This session will be led by a member of the PATH Intl. DEI Committee about the efforts of the committee and the impact on our community. The committee is composed of PATH Intl. members; thus, this is a shared opportunity and challenge. The conversation will review the current action plan, highlight accomplishments, share current efforts and discuss challenges. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, share thoughts and engage in conversation. Resources for continued learning, ongoing research and opportunities to get involved will be shared.
Dr. Hallie Sheade, LPC-S, RPT-S holds a PhD in counseling from the University of North Texas and is a PATH Intl. CTRI® and ESMHL. She is the executive director of S.T.E.P.S. With Horses, specializing in military and youth at-risk clients. She is the author of “Equine-Assisted Counseling: Healing Through Horses.” She currently serves on PATH Intl.'s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. Dr. Sheade is also the EFP technical editor for PATH Intl.’s Strides and is a PATH Intl. ESMHL certification faculty member. Having taught an undergraduate course on cultural awareness at the University of North Texas, Dr. Sheade is experienced in training others on providing culturally responsive services and considerations for creating environments that are diverse, equitable and inclusive.
H2, Preventing Equine Burnout - Part 2 CR ALL
Continuation of G2.
H3, Adventures in Equine-Assisted Learning: The Horse as Co-Teacher CR All
With PATH Intl. now expanding and standardizing EAL with new training and handbooks, there are now more options than ever to work with our equine friends to help clients and participants fulfill their life goals. But what does work with a horse in an EAL lesson really look like day-to-day? It is a lesson that’s not so much focused on objective educational outcomes like identifying the parts of a horse to fulfill a biology requirement, but one based on building character traits, social-emotional awareness and academic “soft skills” that are so important to students’ overall success.
Amanda Hoppe started as a volunteer mentor and exercise rider for Animals as Natural Therapy in Bellingham, WA in 2001 while she earned her bachelor’s degrees in English and anthropology from Western Washington University. She earned her PATH Intl. CTRI® in 2010 a year after earning her master’s degree in English and was among the first PATH Intl. members to earn the new PATH Intl. ESMHL certification in 2012. Working alongside certified counselors, horses, goats, chickens, cats and dogs, Amanda specialized in helping children, teens and veterans build their social-emotional awareness, character and the life skills necessary for academic and career success. After moving to Austin, TX, she joined the team at Healing with Horses Ranch where she teaches riding and horsemanship and teaches English as an adjunct assistant professor Austin Community College. She currently lives in Kyle, TX, with her two boys, husband and herd of cacti.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
H1, In The Barn Together: Fostering Inclusion in Equine-Assisted Services CE
Horses provide a haven for people experiencing marginalization - horses are a unifying opportunity that brings us together in the barn. Yet, intentional education and training remain absent, difficult to obtain, or infrequent at best. Though there are limited scholarly publications, racism and non-inclusive practices in the equine industry are prevalent. The significance of horse-human relationships for underrepresented minorities must be centered in our shared efforts. This session is a conversation about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within equine-assisted services (EAS) and PATH Intl. specifically. While relatively new within the equine industry broadly, and our shared PATH Intl. community, this is an important conversation that includes us all. This session will be led by a member of the PATH Intl. DEI Committee about the efforts of the committee and the impact on our community. The committee is composed of PATH Intl. members; thus, this is a shared opportunity and challenge. The conversation will review the current action plan, highlight accomplishments, share current efforts and discuss challenges. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, share thoughts and engage in conversation. Resources for continued learning, ongoing research and opportunities to get involved will be shared.
Dr. Hallie Sheade, LPC-S, RPT-S holds a PhD in counseling from the University of North Texas and is a PATH Intl. CTRI® and ESMHL. She is the executive director of S.T.E.P.S. With Horses, specializing in military and youth at-risk clients. She is the author of “Equine-Assisted Counseling: Healing Through Horses.” She currently serves on PATH Intl.'s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. Dr. Sheade is also the EFP technical editor for PATH Intl.’s Strides and is a PATH Intl. ESMHL certification faculty member. Having taught an undergraduate course on cultural awareness at the University of North Texas, Dr. Sheade is experienced in training others on providing culturally responsive services and considerations for creating environments that are diverse, equitable and inclusive.
H2, Preventing Equine Burnout - Part 2 CR ALL
Continuation of G2.
H3, Adventures in Equine-Assisted Learning: The Horse as Co-Teacher CR All
With PATH Intl. now expanding and standardizing EAL with new training and handbooks, there are now more options than ever to work with our equine friends to help clients and participants fulfill their life goals. But what does work with a horse in an EAL lesson really look like day-to-day? It is a lesson that’s not so much focused on objective educational outcomes like identifying the parts of a horse to fulfill a biology requirement, but one based on building character traits, social-emotional awareness and academic “soft skills” that are so important to students’ overall success.
Amanda Hoppe started as a volunteer mentor and exercise rider for Animals as Natural Therapy in Bellingham, WA in 2001 while she earned her bachelor’s degrees in English and anthropology from Western Washington University. She earned her PATH Intl. CTRI® in 2010 a year after earning her master’s degree in English and was among the first PATH Intl. members to earn the new PATH Intl. ESMHL certification in 2012. Working alongside certified counselors, horses, goats, chickens, cats and dogs, Amanda specialized in helping children, teens and veterans build their social-emotional awareness, character and the life skills necessary for academic and career success. After moving to Austin, TX, she joined the team at Healing with Horses Ranch where she teaches riding and horsemanship and teaches English as an adjunct assistant professor Austin Community College. She currently lives in Kyle, TX, with her two boys, husband and herd of cacti.
12:30 – 2 p.m.
Lunch with Keynote - Jeff Hensley,
PATH Intl. Region 8 Update
&
Facilitated Networking
2 – 2:15 p.m. BREAK
Lunch with Keynote - Jeff Hensley,
PATH Intl. Region 8 Update
&
Facilitated Networking
2 – 2:15 p.m. BREAK
Session I
2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
I1, Improving Equine Performance Through Bodywork CR All
Our equines participate in an abundant amount of activities at our centers. They may carry unbalanced riders every day, pull driving carriages, lunge in vaulting lessons and so much more. All this activity can cause their bodies to feel sore. Learn how to help Improve equine performance and overall welfare with techniques such as kinesiology taping, sports massage therapy, magnetic therapy, stretching after lessons and much more.
Michaela McKinney is a PATH Intl. CTRI®, certified Equine Sports Massage therapist and Equine Kinesiology Taping Practitioner. She has been working at Equest in Dallas Texas for 2 years as an instructor and equipment coordinator.
I2, EAL – Are You Ready? CE
Is your center ready to grow equine-assisted learning (EAL) programs? We will explore both the practical programming side of offering EAL and funding models to generate revenue for the center. EAL & TR are different animals in the clients, funding, billing and promotion. Attendees will learn best practices in EAL programming, promoting and recruiting for EAL programs, and funding options to meet budget needs.
Shayna Bolton has over fifteen years of experience in EAS and currently serves as the program director/site manager at SIRE, Inc. outside of Houston, TX. After a career in HR and recruiting, she was given an opportunity to run the SIRE Spring, TX site. The EAL program started in 2020 out of necessity from site construction and COVID-19. Prior to 2020, this location was almost exclusively mounted classes. Fast forward to today, service hours have more than doubled and the unmounted EAL portion of our program makes up almost 50% of our classes.
Joe Wappelhorst has over 25 years of experience in non-profit funding and management. Over the past seven years as the CEO of SIRE, Inc., Joe has increased total revenue by 253% and completed a $3.5 million capital campaign. Seeking to integrate sound business practices into the heart of non-profit service, Joe is an enthusiastic advocate for philanthropic action.
I3, Equine Conformation and Its Impact On Riders - Part 1 CR
Riding In this lecture and hands-on presentation, attendees will learn about and observe different equines while comparing their conformation. Attendees will learn and discuss what is considered correct in addition to the common conformational abnormalities that are seen. Understanding conformation is a highly beneficial skill to any EAS professional as it can assist in choosing horses for your program and understanding potential health risks that can occur due to conformational flaws. Attendees will learn, discuss and analyze how conformation and movement can impact a rider so that instructors can better match riders to equines.
Liz Pemberton see bio in session E4.
Laura Decou is a PATH Intl. Advanced instructor, CTRI, ESMHL and program manager/equine coordinator at Equest. In 2015 she graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a bachelor’s degree in athletic training.
3:15 – 3:30 p.m. BREAK
2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
I1, Improving Equine Performance Through Bodywork CR All
Our equines participate in an abundant amount of activities at our centers. They may carry unbalanced riders every day, pull driving carriages, lunge in vaulting lessons and so much more. All this activity can cause their bodies to feel sore. Learn how to help Improve equine performance and overall welfare with techniques such as kinesiology taping, sports massage therapy, magnetic therapy, stretching after lessons and much more.
Michaela McKinney is a PATH Intl. CTRI®, certified Equine Sports Massage therapist and Equine Kinesiology Taping Practitioner. She has been working at Equest in Dallas Texas for 2 years as an instructor and equipment coordinator.
I2, EAL – Are You Ready? CE
Is your center ready to grow equine-assisted learning (EAL) programs? We will explore both the practical programming side of offering EAL and funding models to generate revenue for the center. EAL & TR are different animals in the clients, funding, billing and promotion. Attendees will learn best practices in EAL programming, promoting and recruiting for EAL programs, and funding options to meet budget needs.
Shayna Bolton has over fifteen years of experience in EAS and currently serves as the program director/site manager at SIRE, Inc. outside of Houston, TX. After a career in HR and recruiting, she was given an opportunity to run the SIRE Spring, TX site. The EAL program started in 2020 out of necessity from site construction and COVID-19. Prior to 2020, this location was almost exclusively mounted classes. Fast forward to today, service hours have more than doubled and the unmounted EAL portion of our program makes up almost 50% of our classes.
Joe Wappelhorst has over 25 years of experience in non-profit funding and management. Over the past seven years as the CEO of SIRE, Inc., Joe has increased total revenue by 253% and completed a $3.5 million capital campaign. Seeking to integrate sound business practices into the heart of non-profit service, Joe is an enthusiastic advocate for philanthropic action.
I3, Equine Conformation and Its Impact On Riders - Part 1 CR
Riding In this lecture and hands-on presentation, attendees will learn about and observe different equines while comparing their conformation. Attendees will learn and discuss what is considered correct in addition to the common conformational abnormalities that are seen. Understanding conformation is a highly beneficial skill to any EAS professional as it can assist in choosing horses for your program and understanding potential health risks that can occur due to conformational flaws. Attendees will learn, discuss and analyze how conformation and movement can impact a rider so that instructors can better match riders to equines.
Liz Pemberton see bio in session E4.
Laura Decou is a PATH Intl. Advanced instructor, CTRI, ESMHL and program manager/equine coordinator at Equest. In 2015 she graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a bachelor’s degree in athletic training.
3:15 – 3:30 p.m. BREAK
Session J
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
J1, Teaching Effective Therapeutic Riding to Participants With Mental Health Concerns DE, CR Riding This presentation explores the pivotal role of the PATH Intl. CTRI® in facilitating therapeutic horsemanship services for individuals with mental health concerns. Grounded in a comprehensive understanding of mental health needs and diagnoses, the presentation delves into effective teaching techniques tailored to address diverse challenges. From anxiety disorders to mood disturbances and beyond, attendees will gain insights into teaching strategies that enable participants to learn horsemanship and riding in a safe and supportive environment. Moreover, the presenters will share information on how to navigate potential roadblocks, offering strategies to navigate complexities such as client challenges and safety considerations. Join us as we embark on a journey to empower both instructors and participants, harnessing the transformative power of therapeutic riding.
Dr. Hallie Sheade see bio in session H1.
Laura Hamrin is a Certified Horsemanship Association Instructor of Riders with Disabilities (CHA IRD) clinic staff, CHA standard certified, and a PATH Intl. CTRI®, Mentor and ESMHL. Ms. Hamrin is the equine manager, lead instructor and equine specialist at S.T.E.P.S. With Horses.
Brittany Briswalter Kuqi is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Associate under the supervision of Dr. Sheade. She is also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). Ms. Briswalter Kuqi has experience in teaching riding lessons to individuals with disabilities and special needs. She is also a staff counselor and PATH Intl. ESMHL at S.T.E.P.S. With Horses.
J2, Resilience - The Antidote To Stress CE
This presentation of tools for building resilience is for anyone who experiences stress or works with anyone who experiences stress, including horses. It provides everyday useful tools to build, maintain and restore resilience, and is borrowed from training military leaders who are responsible for military personnel. The information in the presentation was developed by mental health professionals for delivery by lay leaders. The presenter has delivered this training to serving military and modified it for use for veterans in a therapeutic riding program, and for use in EAL at a Sage Recovery and Rehabilitation Center. Identifying stress behaviors and where they fall on a color-coded stress continuum model is foundational to promoting psychological health. Recognizing stress behaviors in ourselves, others and our horses aids in engaging with the tools to build, maintain and restore resilience.
Lt. Colonel David Lafreniere (Cdn Army Ret’d) is a PATH Intl. CTRI® and ESMHL. During his 25 years of military service, he held a variety of command and staff appointments responsible for training leaders to lead and is an Afghanistan War veteran. He was president of several boards of inquiry investigating military suicides where he made significant recommendations to improve processes to better serve soldiers with operational stress injuries. He holds several degrees, spent close to 10 years in casino management and was a certified emergency management instructor.
J3, Equine Conformation and Its Impact On Riders - Part 2 CR Riding
Continuation of I3.
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
J1, Teaching Effective Therapeutic Riding to Participants With Mental Health Concerns DE, CR Riding This presentation explores the pivotal role of the PATH Intl. CTRI® in facilitating therapeutic horsemanship services for individuals with mental health concerns. Grounded in a comprehensive understanding of mental health needs and diagnoses, the presentation delves into effective teaching techniques tailored to address diverse challenges. From anxiety disorders to mood disturbances and beyond, attendees will gain insights into teaching strategies that enable participants to learn horsemanship and riding in a safe and supportive environment. Moreover, the presenters will share information on how to navigate potential roadblocks, offering strategies to navigate complexities such as client challenges and safety considerations. Join us as we embark on a journey to empower both instructors and participants, harnessing the transformative power of therapeutic riding.
Dr. Hallie Sheade see bio in session H1.
Laura Hamrin is a Certified Horsemanship Association Instructor of Riders with Disabilities (CHA IRD) clinic staff, CHA standard certified, and a PATH Intl. CTRI®, Mentor and ESMHL. Ms. Hamrin is the equine manager, lead instructor and equine specialist at S.T.E.P.S. With Horses.
Brittany Briswalter Kuqi is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Associate under the supervision of Dr. Sheade. She is also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). Ms. Briswalter Kuqi has experience in teaching riding lessons to individuals with disabilities and special needs. She is also a staff counselor and PATH Intl. ESMHL at S.T.E.P.S. With Horses.
J2, Resilience - The Antidote To Stress CE
This presentation of tools for building resilience is for anyone who experiences stress or works with anyone who experiences stress, including horses. It provides everyday useful tools to build, maintain and restore resilience, and is borrowed from training military leaders who are responsible for military personnel. The information in the presentation was developed by mental health professionals for delivery by lay leaders. The presenter has delivered this training to serving military and modified it for use for veterans in a therapeutic riding program, and for use in EAL at a Sage Recovery and Rehabilitation Center. Identifying stress behaviors and where they fall on a color-coded stress continuum model is foundational to promoting psychological health. Recognizing stress behaviors in ourselves, others and our horses aids in engaging with the tools to build, maintain and restore resilience.
Lt. Colonel David Lafreniere (Cdn Army Ret’d) is a PATH Intl. CTRI® and ESMHL. During his 25 years of military service, he held a variety of command and staff appointments responsible for training leaders to lead and is an Afghanistan War veteran. He was president of several boards of inquiry investigating military suicides where he made significant recommendations to improve processes to better serve soldiers with operational stress injuries. He holds several degrees, spent close to 10 years in casino management and was a certified emergency management instructor.
J3, Equine Conformation and Its Impact On Riders - Part 2 CR Riding
Continuation of I3.
4:30 p.m. Free evening and dinner on your own.
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