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The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.), formerly known as North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA), is an organization for individuals in the field of equine-assisted activities. They o er personnel training and certification and facility accreditation.
PATHintl.org
The American Hippotherapy Association, Inc. (AHA, Inc.) o ers education for licensed therapists, an informational video, and resources for families looking for hippotherapy. AmericanHippotherapyAssociation.org
The Marianna Greene Henry Special Equestrian Program (MGHSE) is a PATH Intl. Premier Center. Their Talladega, Ala., facility provides equine-assisted therapy and learning programs for the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind (AIDB). They serve between 300-400 deaf, blind, and multi-disabled children per year. AIDB.org/mgh
The Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) certifies equine professionals, accredits equine facilities, and provides resources to equine professionals. They o er an Instructor of Riders with Disabilities Certification (IRD). CHA.horse/cha-certifications
The United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA) runs para-equestrian sports in the USA and provides information for riders who wish to make the jump from therapeutic riding to competition.
USPEA.org
Therapeutic Riding Incorporated (TRI) is a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited Center and a United States Equestrian Federation Para-Dressage Center of Excellence. They o er an adaptive horsemanship curriculum using mounted and unmounted activities with the potential for therapeutic benefits and serve around 250 people per year in the Ann Arbor/Detroit, Mich., area. TherapeuticRidingInc.org