PATH Intl. Registered Level On Site Workshop/Certifications

April 1 – 4 - POSTPONED due to Coronavirus concerns. New date TBD.

July 29 – Aug 1: Deadline for registration: June 27th

November 4-7: Deadline for registration: October 3rd

Dec 4-5 (certification only): Deadline for registration: November 2nd

Audit Only ………………………………………………Call for pricing
Workshop Only .............................................................................. $400*
Certification Only............................................................................$400*
Workshop & Certification Testing....................................................$775*

* Fees include lunches

Late Fee:

A Late Fee of $25 will be required for registrations received after the deadline

Optional Fees:

Lodging at:

Candlewood Suites 

*** Mention Cheff Center at the hotel listed above for our special corporate rate of $94/night + Tax/fees***

Thursday Night Practice Ride .......................................................$35

Refunds will be given up to two weeks prior to the workshop/certification minus an administration fee of $100. No refunds will be given the week of the certification.

Topics Covered

The 2 ½ day workshop is open to PATH members 18 years of age or older. Some topics covered include:

• Disabilities

• Task analysis

• Horse analysis/equipment

• Learning styles

• Goals and objectives

• Mounting and dismounting

• Qualities of an instructor

• Lesson plans

• Volunteers

• Teaching techniques/demos

• Riding skills (videos)

• Skill progression

Certification testing for the Registered Level consists of successfully completing a riding pattern* and teaching a 20 minute class. Contact PATH International at 1-800-369-7433 or go to their website at www.pathintl.org to obtain the Registered Instructor Certification Program booklet which contains all necessary information and the application form. You will receive a more detailed description of Phase One and Phase Two of the certification process when you apply for Certification.

* Cheff has set a candidate weight limit of 225 lbs. - If you are over 225 lbs. please complete your horse experience form, including a short video of your riding; demonstrating walk, trot, and canter in your preferred seat.  We may be able to accommodate you. 

• Submitted the Registered Instructor Certification Application, fee, and copies of current CPR and First Aid cards to PATH International

• Completed and passed the PATH International Instructor Standards Course (score of 90% or better) and the PATH International Instructor Self-Study Course (score of 92% or better.)

• Completed at least 25 hours teaching therapeutic riding lessons under the guidance of a PATH Certified Instructor

• Received your confirmation of Instructor-In-Training status letter prior to our due date.*

* You must provide us with a copy of your Confirmation of Instructor-In-Training status letter with your registration and payment in order to attend

Space in the Workshop & Certification will be limited and fills quickly. Registrations will be accepted in the order received and a waiting list kept when capacity is reached. You will receive your Phase Two Packet with candidate forms and lodging information after your Registration, Confirmation of Instructor-In-Training status letter and payment are received.

We are planning 4 Certification Opportunities for 2020. Cheff reserves the right to cancel if a minimum number of candidates are not registered. It should be noted that the December (Certification Only) is being offered for those who are looking to re-test one or all of the certification components.