Join EQUI-KIDS for the Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning Workshop and Skills Test

This three-day workshop is offered to:

  • Equine professionals and therapeutic riding instructors who are interested in working with individuals with mental health and/or learning issues
  • Mental Health or Education Professionals who are interested in gaining experience in incorporating EAAT into their current treatment protocols
  • Provide an overview of Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) standards, core values, EAL and EAP programs, and examples of what EAL and EAP programs may look like
  • Define the role of the equine specialist
  • Educate individuals on safe equine handling practices, equine body language, and equine communication
  • Offers roleplay and hands-on experience
  • Collaborative discussions regarding the therapy and education teams and their roles
  • Prepare individuals who are seeking the PATH Intl. ESMHL Certification

Dates:

July 27, 2022 to July 30, 2022
(Workshop: 7/27/22 to 7/29/22 / Skills Test: 7/30/22)

Location:

EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program

Address:

2626 Heritage Park Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456

Cost:

  • Workshop & Horsemanship Skills Test: $675 (Includes continental breakfast, lunch, drinks and snacks)
  • Workshop Only: $500
  • Horsemanship Skills Test Only: $175
  • Audit Only: $250

Registration Deadline:  June 24, 2022 (Payment must be received with your registration forms in order to secure your spot)

PATH Intl. Faculty: Martha Dubensky (Mental Health Professional) and Nancy Beers (Equine Professional)
*Faculty is subject to change without notice*

ESHML Workshop

To register for the ESMHL Workshop, please download and complete the registration packet. Then, complete our online capture form and upload your completed registration packet. After you select Submit you will be directed to our online payment process.

If you are paying by a check, please send your payment to:
EQUI-KIDS
2626 Heritage Park Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Attn: Haley Ward






    If you are paying by credit card, you will receive a link in your email to pay for your workshop experience. Your registration is not complete until your payment is received.


    Click here to download the Workshop Application.

    Additional Information

    Cancellation and Refund Policy:

    EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program reserves the right to cancel the workshop & skills test on or before June 30, 2022, if registration is not likely to cover expenses.  EQUI-KIDS will refund all registration fees in full should we cancel the workshop. EQUI-KIDS will NOT be responsible for any travel or other expenses incurred.

    Participants choosing to cancel after June 24, 2022 will receive a refund minus a non-refundable $300.00 processing fee.

    Late Registrations:

    Registrations may be accepted after the June 24, 2022 deadline if there is still space available, however additional fees will apply.  Please contact Haley Ward at the email address listed below for a detailed list of additional fees that will be required.

    Airports:

    Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 35 minutes from center

    Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) 1.25 hours from center

    Transportation

    There is no public transportation available.  A rental car will be required.

    Lodging:

    Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
    Virginia Beach (Oceanfront), VA (15 minutes from center)
    1801 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 / 757-437-9100

    Activities in Virginia Beach:

    Please visit https://www.visitvirginiabeach.com/explore/things-to-do/ for more information about things to do in Virginia Beach

    Please call or e-mail Haley Ward, Program Assistant
    with any questions:

    haley.ward@equikids.org   |  757-721-7350

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      (The sponsor name listed above will be used for the stall plaque and custom halter plate)

      (Please note that horse sponsorship requests will be honored in the order donations are received and are subject to change due to the retirement of a horse or other circumstances, which we will do our best to communicate to you in real time)

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      EQUI-KIDS Horse Sponsorship Program

      Attention: Victoria Arboneaux

      2626 Heritage Park Drive

      Virginia Beach, VA 23456

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