Equine Specialist Workshop

What is an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning?

A PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ES) serves as the equine expert in equine- assisted services (EAS).

A PATH Intl. Certified Equine Specialist

is knowledgeable in horsemanship
has a thorough understanding of the ways equine behavior affects human responses
evaluates the role of the equine during the mental health or education sessions they supervise
understands how to collaborate with a mental health therapist and/or educator to best meet the client’s needs.
has a general knowledge of mental health and education processes

A PATH Intl. Certified Equine Specialist is responsible for

ensuring the safety and well-being of the equine
assessing the equine’s response to any interactions
assuring that the interactions within the EAS session are ethical
prohibiting/stopping any activity that compromises the well-being of the equine
helping to keep the EAS safe

For more information, visit

https://pathintl.org/certification/mental-health-and-learning/

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The three-day Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning Workshop is for experienced equestrians, instructors, mental health professionals, and educators who are interested in equine-assisted services (EAS) such as equine-facilitated mental health and education programs.

WHAT WILL BE COVERED?

This specialized training is taught by a mental health professional and an equine specialist and uses a combination of lectures, discussions, demonstrations, role-plays, and hands-on exercises with equines to

provide an overview of PATH Intl. standards, core values, equine-assisted services, and examples of what EAS programming may look like
define the role of the equine specialist
educate individuals on safe equine handling practices, equine body language, and equine communication
inform participants on EAS therapy and education teams and their roles
prepare individuals who are seeking the PATH Intl. ESMHL Certification

Please note: This workshop is NOT designed to train educators or mental health professionals how to perform their professional roles in an EAS setting.

Workshop Dates: March 31 – April 2, 2023 from 8:00am to 5:30pm

Skills Test Date: April 3, 2023 (time to be assigned)

PATH Intl. Faculty

Antionette DeGruccio, Mental Health Professional
Nancy Van Wyk, Equine Professional

Location:

Carousel Park & Equestrian Center
3700 Limestone Road
Wilmington, DE 19808

Phone: 302-995-7670

Email: [email protected]

*Cost:

Workshop & Horsemanship Skills Test: $625
Workshop Only: $500
Horsemanship Skills Test Only: $175
Audit (Workshop Only): $225

* Workshop includes continental breakfast, lunch, drinks, and snacks.

Carousel Park is not responsible for any travel or other expenses incurred.

Registration Deadline: March 3, 2023
Completed paperwork and payment must be received to secure your seat.

Equine Specialist Workshop

PATH International

Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning

Workshop and Skills Test

Hosted by Carousel Park Equestrian Center

March 31 - April 2, 2023