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PATH international & actha to celebrate st. patrick’s day together


1,000 ACTHA Events During March 2014


national conference in Orlando Florida last week, The Profes- sional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) announced to its 850 North American Centers plans to embark on their largest fund raising project ever. In partnership with The American Competitive Trail Horse Associa- tion (ACTHA), PATH Int’l hopes to raise $1,000,000 for its centers throughout the month of March 2014, with a special focus on the weekend of March 15-16, 2014. March 2014 will be


a very special month for those families in need of physical and emotional therapeutic help that uniquely the horse/human con- nection can give. Plans include hosting approximately 1,000 ACTHA events throughout North America in this month. Each of


At their annual inter-


PATH International’s Centers will be invited to partake and share in the fun and the funding. “Getting increased


national awareness to our cause and as importantly local aware- ness in the 850 communities we currently serve on a non profit basis is always an im- portant part of fulfilling our mission. Local volunteers are critical to the daily completion of our mission.That mission is changing and enriching lives by promoting excellence in equine-assisted activities and therapies.” Kay Green, PATH Int’l CEO.


ister the events. “ We couldn’t be more pleased. It is a great example of what we can do and why we believe ACTHA, with help from our wonderful part- ners like PATH Int’l, sponsors,


ACTHA will admin-


members, hosts and thousands of volunteers can literally cure the plight of the unwanted horse. PATH Int’l shows us one incredible way these horses can be of service. More than 7,500 horses are engaged in the won- derful jobs provided by PATH Int’l. Another 35,000+ horses will be doing “their” jobs with this outstanding effort. It is likely about 50,000 horses will show up for work in ACTHA events, many having come from rescue situations. That’s what ACTHA is all about”, Carrie Scrima, ACTHA Founder. For more information


or if you are interested in being a part of this event, please email us at IWANTARIDE@ ACTHA.US. Be sure to check our events calendar to find a ride near you at www.actha.us/ events.


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