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Ever wondered if the key to unlocking your dyslexic child's potential lies beyond the classroom? Could the rhythmic gait of a horse hold the secret to improved reading and writing skills? Today's episode is a look at the fascinating world of equine therapy, exploring how it can complement traditional literacy instruction. As you'll hear, working with horses can complement traditional reading intervention and support your dyslexic child's overall development, so join me as we examine this unexpected path to literacy success! Here are some helpful links to the resources mentioned in this episode: High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Easterseals Southwest Florida PATH International As well, If you haven't heard listened to the past episodes that were mentioned, you can tune into them by clicking the links below: Ep 14 What is the OG Approach and Guiding Principles? Ep 42 The Social-Emotional Effects of DyslexiaTopics Covered: How working with horses can complement traditional reading intervention for dyslexic children, and the surprising link between equine therapy and learning differences [1:01] Understanding hippotherapy and the physical benefits it can have in developing the essential skills for child's reading and writing [2:36] How interacting with horses can provide nonverbal communication benefits [3:31] The ways in which hippotherapy and therapeutic riding differ, and how both can support underlying skills for reading and writing [4:41] Different approaches programs may offer and how they help children in different ways [4:47] Practical advice on finding programs accredited by PATH International, ensuring licensed therapists and high standards of safety and effectiveness [5:54] Key Takeaways Why it's important to understand this type of therapy isn't a replacement for evidence-based reading instruction, but it is a powerful tool to enhance crucial underlying skills The physical movements of horses address the physical and neurological aspects that can impact a child's learning Working with horses fosters nonverbal communication skills and builds confidence in dyslexic children When considering equine therapy, it's essential to seek out accredited programs with licensed therapists, particularly for hippotherapy When you're ready to work with me, here are 3 ways I can help you: Join the waitlist to find out when my long-awaited course, Untangling Dyslexia: From Identification to IEP, opens up again! Subscribe to my Podcast Literacy Untangled Podcast, for bimonthly episodes on navigating the dyslexia journey with your kid. Want 1:1 help from an Orton-Gillingham expert? Book a call to see how I help kids who are struggling to learn how to read. Have a question or want a certain topic covered? Send an email to jennie@literacyuntangled.com or a DM on Instagram. I want to support parents with dyslexic children and get this content in the hands of those who need it most. Click the share button and send away! Thank you. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or on your favorite podcast platform. Connect: - Visit my website - Sign up for my newsletter - Follow me on Instagram - Join me on Facebook

Dr. Erin Cardea is the Dean of Equestrian Studies and the Hunter/Jumper instructor at William Woods University in Fulton, MO. She holds a B.S. in Equestrian Science and a Master's in Equestrian Education from William Woods as well as a Master's in Equine Science from the University of Edinburgh. Most recently, Dr. Cardea earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership in Higher Education from Johnson & Wales University. She is a Master Instructor, Certifier, and Lead Site Visitor for the Certified Horsemanship Association and is an Advanced Therapeutic Riding Instructor with PATH International. In her travels around the country and the world working with horses and teaching riding and horsemanship, she gained international credentials through the Bristish Horse Society and the German Equestrian Federation.

Erin is a lifelong horse woman and very accomplished professional in the equine and EAS world.  She is sharing her advice for folks on their journey to becoming involved!   Importance of taking risks and being open-minded.  Tips on networking with the right people EAS Horse burnout and education for prevention Benefits of 3 types of “paths” to instructorship: Internal mentorship, external mentorship and higher education More information about William Woods University including their hopeful program training and desensitizing horses for other EAS centers.  Dr. Erin Cardea is the Dean of Equestrian Studies and the Equine-Assisted Services instructor at William Woods University in Fulton, MO.  She is a Master Instructor, Certifier, and Lead Site Visitor for the Certified Horsemanship Association and is an Advanced Therapeutic Riding Instructor with PATH International. She also holds qualifications with the British Horse Society and the German National Equestrian Federation. Get connected with Dr. Cardea and William Woods at www.williamwoods.edu/eqs Get all the details and to register for the Equine Welfare Workshop here:   https://hetra.org/education/pre-conference-hetra-university-live.html Follow us on social and plug in here:  https://hetrauniversity.mykajabi.com/HETRAUniversityLinks

Special Speaker Isaac Brocato from Path International

Special Speaker Isaac Brocato from Path International

Nestled along Lake Shore Drive in the Gold Coast sits an old mansion styled after a French chateau. But this isn't Versailles. It's Chicago's International Museum of Surgical Science. Inside you'll find some things maybe you'd expect: vintage surgical instruments, skeletons, and archival medical books. But then, it ventures into what feels and looks more like an art museum. Sculptures, murals, and rotating contemporary art exhibitions. And on the fourth floor: the future of surgery in space. The Reset team explores the museum and its “haunted vibes.” For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

July's episode features Bret Maceyak of PATH International chatting with the AHC team about miniature horses as service animals under the American Disabilities Act. Fascinating conversation about these little dynamos and all the ways they can be the perfect partners. Also, the AHC team touches base on three timely topics - release of new horse stamps from USPS (they are going fast!), two national days of commemoration for and about horses - July 15 and July 17... "National I love horses day" and "National meet a horse day", plus tips for horses and riders in the heat!HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3466 –Show Notes and Links:Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse CouncilGuest: Bret Maceyak of Path InternationalSponsor: Merck Animal HealthFollow Horse Radio Network on X (former Twitter)or follow Horses In The Morning on FacebookFollow the American Horses Council onFacebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)

July's episode features Bret Maceyak of PATH International chatting with the AHC team about miniature horses as service animals under the American Disabilities Act. Fascinating conversation about these little dynamos and all the ways they can be the perfect partners. Also, the AHC team touches base on three timely topics - release of new horse stamps from USPS (they are going fast!), two national days of commemoration for and about horses - July 15 and July 17... "National I love horses day" and "National meet a horse day", plus tips for horses and riders in the heat!HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3466 –Show Notes and Links:Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse CouncilGuest: Bret Maceyak of Path InternationalSponsor: Merck Animal HealthFollow Horse Radio Network on X (former Twitter)or follow Horses In The Morning on FacebookFollow the American Horses Council onFacebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)

Julie Broadway, President - American Horse Council & American Horse Council Foundation. With over 30 years of leadership experience in both for-profit and non-profit sectors, Julie holds a BS, MBA, Executive Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership  and is Certified Association Executive ® . She's a life-long horse enthusiast ranging from recreational rider, breeder, and show competitor. A native of NC, she and her husband now reside in DC along with their Pembroke Welsh Corgis and Morgan horses. In her down time she enjoys volunteering (she's president of the board of PATH International), horseback riding, gardening and cooking. “I'm passionate about the equine industry because horses have enhanced my life and well-being so profoundly,” said Julie. “Working at the AHC is a way to give back to the equine community and ensure the long term health of the industry.”

Julie Broadway, President - American Horse Council & American Horse Council Foundation. With over 30 years of leadership experience in both for-profit and non-profit sectors, Julie holds a BS, MBA, Executive Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership  and is Certified Association Executive ® . She's a life-long horse enthusiast ranging from recreational rider, breeder, and show competitor. A native of NC, she and her husband now reside in DC along with their Pembroke Welsh Corgis and Morgan horses. In her down time she enjoys volunteering (she's president of the board of PATH International), horseback riding, gardening and cooking. “I'm passionate about the equine industry because horses have enhanced my life and well-being so profoundly,” said Julie. “Working at the AHC is a way to give back to the equine community and ensure the long term health of the industry.”

How important is an "Equine Degree?" Will you be happy working 'hands-on' with horses for a career, or prefer a different career in the industry?  Get answers to these questions and more as Jodi discusses tailoring your career to set yourself up for success with Jessica Normand! After 15 years with SmartPak, and 5 with Zoetis, Jessica is now the Director of Equine Health at EquiFit. Jessica is also a long-time volunteer and currently serving as Secretary of the Board of Trustees of PATH International while living her best life in Montana.  Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicanormand/ Learn more about EquiFit, https://equifit.net/   I am so excited to help YOU thrive! So get the ponies fed, fill those water buckets, grab your journal and let's grow girl! I'm going to help YOU Live Inspired, Fulfilled and Empowered!    Cheers! Jodi  Want to connect with Jodi?! www.JodiSpeaksLIFE.com www.LinkedIn.com/in/JodiLynchFindley Jodi@JodiSpeaksLIFE.com

Thank you to Markel Insurance for your ongoing support - Markel is the insurance with horse sense. Join us as Paul interviews Leigh Meyer - longtime Arabian horse enthusiast and therapeutic riding instructor on her introduction to Arabian horses. They speak in-depth about her involvement in therapeutic riding in Alabama and she shares some incredible stories of success and breaking through with some very unique individuals. This heartwarming interview is really a great way to step into the weekend. Leigh is also very involved in We Love Arabian Horses, and she and Paul discuss some of the exciting things coming in the near future from We Love Arabian Horses, including a centralized scholarship directory, which will be the first of its kind related to Arabian horses. If you'd like to learn more about therapeutic riding, visit Path International at pathintl.org, and if you'd like to contact Leigh, send her an email at winningarabians@gmail.com. Have a great idea for a guest or topic, or just want to send us your feedback? Just head over to the Podcast page page on our website. Want to get some WLAH Merch? Totes and wearables are now available at the newly renovated We Love Arabian Horses website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/we-love-arabian-horses/message

I talked with Bonny Barry of Equine Reflections (EquineReflections.org), a non-profit horse therapy center in Folsom, Louisiana. They offer these programs: Horses For Healing Professional Development Retreats Whoa to Bullying, Giddy Up To Kindness Horsemanship Empowerment Saddle Up for Success Bonny's honesty about her journey into this field will affect you whether you have been abused or not. Her stories of patients, unable to speak, connecting with the horses and then expressing thoughts locked up in their silent consciousness will shake you. Knowing that the horses used in her program are also from abuse, magnifies the significance of her work. The use of horses to connect with broken minds is well known. I use Bonny's stories to help listeners understand the effectiveness of the special connection horses and humans can have without effort. It shows that communication is a two-way street. You are not here to help the horse, and the horse is not here to help you. However, people and horses can heal by being in the moment with a horse and allowing for what follows. Equine Reflections is one of many centers located throughout the world. All horse owners of every breed and sport are encouraged to get to know local therapy centers and support them through volunteering or financial support. Many operate on limited budgets, and maintaining horses, farms, barns and offices is expensive. Volunteers are always needed, and you can also attend fundraisers for therapy centers. Anything helps. Below are links to several organizations to consider. EAL Academy - ealacademy.com Arenas For Change - arenasforchange.com Horses For Mental Health - horsesformentalhealth.org Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association - eagala.com PATH International - pathintl.org HeartMath Institute - heartmath.org (search for “horse” or “equine”)

Jenn Rummel is the Executive Director of Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center. She has her Master's in Public Administration from Capella University and has been helping nonprofits raise money since 2008.Steph Fleck is the Program Director for Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center. She has dual degrees in Equine and Equestrian Studies and Equine Facilitated Therapeutics from Wilson College. She is an accomplished therapeutic equine instructor with certifications from both the Council for Education and Certification in Therapeutic Horsemanship and PATH International.Greystone Manor TRC, a 501(c)(3) organization, has been providing quality equine-assisted activities to children and adults with special needs in Lancaster, PA, since 1981. Every year their program and number of participants grow. They started with only seven riders and now more than 50 riders participate in lessons each week.

Born in England, Octavia emigrated to the USA in 1964. She earned her Master of Education degree from Harvard Graduate School of Education in 1971 and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters in 2008 by Centenary University. A founder of the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (now PATH International) in 1969, she served four terms on the board of directors. She is a PATH Master Instructor and has chaired numerous committees for PATH, including Standards & Education and Certification. Now retired, she directed Therapeutic Riding At Centenary for 23 years as both a PATH Accredited program and training site for TR instructors. She is past president of the Federation Riding for the Disabled International, having served six years on the board of trustees. She has lectured in many countries at conferences and seminars.

Listen to this pod cast as Kim Berggren talks about what led her to becoming a certified therapeutic riding instructor and what is her average day like as the lead instructor for the Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center in Augusta, Michigan.  Kim will also discuss the benefits to obtaining certification through PATH International and what traits and background make a good candidate for a therapeutic riding instructor.  For more information:https://www.cheffcenter.orghttps://www.pathintl.org

Alejandra Lara- Certified Equine Specialist (ESMHL) Alejandra is a native of the mountains of Chile, where her lifelong partnership with horses began. She brings seventeen years of experience in the equine based learning field in the United States, combining an eclectic bag of tools from different horse inspired modalities. She is founder and owner of Park City Horse Experience LLC, as well as founder and Coordinator of the Equine Assisted Learning Program {EAL} in Park City, Utah for the last 13 years. Alejandra trains practitioners internationally and consults with organizations that want to offer Equine Facilitated based programs. Alejandra is a credentialed Therapeutic Riding Instructor and an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL) from PATH International, an Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) certified Equine Specialist with a special distinction to work with military populations, certified Equine Facilitated Learning Coach Level One and Two through- the Academy for Coaching with Horses and trained in Natural Lifemanship a Trauma Informed Equine Assisted Learning approach. She was the Award Winner of the 2018 Credentialed Practitioner of the Year through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.). She has presented in conferences and symposiums, been featured on the news, podcasts and radio shows Website: http://www.parkcityhorse.com/ Instagram: @parkcityhorseexperience Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parkcityhorse

Kathy Alm served as Executive Director of Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center in WA for 15 years. Under her leadership, Little Bit grew to be one of the largest organizations in the industry across the world. She grew the previously grassroots organization from a $280,000 annual operating budget to a professional $2.1 million organization, leading a staff of 23 full-time employees and building and operating a new $11 million facility. Today, she is the CEO of PATH Intl. and she leads the professional membership association representing close to 900 therapeutic horsemanship centers and more than 8,000 individual members. In our conversation today, Kathy shares sage advice on leadership and growth.

This track features Julie Biggs. She discusses Therapeutic Riding and the benefits associated with it. You can reach out and contact Julie or a PATH Instructor in your area for a session through the PATH International membership website at https://www.pathintl.org/path-intl-membership

Today Coffee Hour at The Commons is on the road again, in Bristol, at Shepard Meadows Therapeutic Riding Center. It’s on land donated to the Episcopal Church in Connecticut to be used for ministry, which is an expression of God’s love, and that’s certainly what’s going on here. The vision for the use of the property and some of its buildings for a therapeutic riding center started in 2004 and the center officially opened a year later with two horses and a pilot program for three children with special needs.   Today it is a premiere accredited center, one of six in the state, accredited by PATH International, the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship. It has seven horses in its herd, lots of volunteers, and a staff of five. Today we’ll be talking with its executive director, Shelly Whitlock-Pope, who’s also a PATH-certified instructor, and Dave Demarais, a long-time volunteer with the center, Vice-President of its Board of Directors, formerly on the staff of ECCT for property management. That was after retiring from serving as the Deputy Fire Chief of West Hartford. (Here’s a link to a story about Dave from when he retired from ECCT staff.)   Shelly was appointed to her position last August. She has degrees in health administration, elementary education, educational leadership, and administration and policy; a background in healthcare, finance, education, and programming, and has worked at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the NYC Department of Education, Pegasus Therapeutic Riding and Manhattanville College. In addition to being a PATH-certified therapeutic riding instructor, she is also an equine specialist in mental health and learning, a mentor and site evaluator, and Special Olympics Equestrian Coach. She was trained and rode English for years and even patrolled NYC’s Central Park with the Mounted Auxiliary but says her true loves are riding trails Western, and her two American Quarter horses.

Interview with Executive Director Lesley Shear and Event Planner Donna Edwards of Circle of Hope Therapeutic Riding. We chat about how this group uses horses to help children with disabilities.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHTRBarnesville/ Website: http://www.chtr.org/ iTunes - https://goo.gl/7HS1u4 Google Play - https://goo.gl/Whff9U Spotify - https://goo.gl/dDqa9o Every Interview - http://www.wfre.com/interesting-people-podcast/ About Circle of Hope Therapeutic Riding Our mission is to provide equine assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) for individuals with physical, mental, emotional and developmental disabilities to enhance their quality of life. Our EAAT program continues to support and meet the high standards set by PATH International, the national organization for equine therapy programs.Our program has served the Montgomery County community and the greater Washington, DC area for over 22 years and continues to have a beneficial impact on the lives of more than 200 people annually.

Elise’s guest today on Because of Horses is David Foley, the Executive Director of the American Association of Equine Practitioners. Founded in 1954 by visionaries who saw an opportunity to positively direct the focus of equine veterinary medicine, the AAEP today represents a broad range of equine disciplines, breeds, and associations, with membership consisting of over 9,300 veterinarians and veterinary students in 61 countries.   In addition to his work at the AAEP, David is very active within the equine, veterinary, and association communities. Some of the organizations he’s supported include the American Horse Council, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, PATH International, the Racetrack Chaplaincy of America, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance’s advisory board, and both the American and the Kentucky Societies of Veterinary Medical Association Executives.   In short, David has focused a significant portion of his career improving the life and well-being of horses and of their human caretakers through his work and his extraordinary volunteerism — providing a remarkable example of how we, too, might help make a difference in the equine community.   Join Elise and David this episode as they talk all about his career with the AAEP, the other organizations he has been involved with, and his incredible experiences over the duration of his career.   Topics of Discussion: [:46] About today’s guest, David Foley. [1:11] What drew David to the AAEP and what’s kept him there for nearly 30 years? [3:02] The beauty of working at the Kentucky Horse Park. [5:39] Some of the organizations David has worked with, in addition to the AAEP. [6:32] Where did David’s deep interest in horses originate? [7:55] What the AAEP does and the benefits it offers its members. [10:05] Reading listener feedback! [11:19] The countries represented by AAEP members. [11:52] How AAEP is well-known among its member for its scholarships. [12:43] What do veterinarians wish horse owners knew and how would it help them to be even better partners? [14:21] How does David distinguish between a good vet and a great vet? [16:02] How can horse owners help to make their veterinarian’s job easier and safer? [17:54] What happens when a vet becomes ill or injured? [21:17] The importance of the veterinarian farrier relationship and how AAEP fosters it. [22:25] About some of the partnerships AAEP is involved with and the approach they’ve taken in working with other organizations. [26:13] What success looks like to David personally, as well as from AAEP's standpoint. [30:17] The emotional tolls on veterinarians and about the inspiring camaraderie Elise has witnessed between them. [37:56] Preview of next week’s Because of Horses episode with Kentucky Equine Management Internship's coordinator, Leslie Janecka. [39:05] How David has selected the organizations he has been involved with and has supported over the years. [42:39] Final thoughts from David. [43:57] Where to learn more about David and AAEP.   Know Someone Inspirational, Whose Life Has Been Forever Changed Because of Horses? Because of Horses would love to get to share their story! To recommend someone please send an email to elise@becauseofhorses.com.   Discover More About this Week’s Guest — David Foley American Association of Equine Practitioners AAEP Facebook Page   Mentioned in this Episode: American Association of Equine Practitioners Kentucky Horse Park Morris Animal Foundation Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation American Veterinary Medical Association All Creatures Great and Small, by James Herriot Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) Upcoming Because of Horses Episode: Leslie Janecka PATH International Race Track Chaplaincy of America   Like what you hear? Because of Horses would love to hear your feedback! Please email elise@becauseofhorses.com to send Because of Horses your thoughts.   To Support the Podcast: ● Donate on Paypal to help keep Because of Horses running — all amounts are welcome! ● Subscribe: RSS Feed, iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, Stitcher, and Player FM

Trish Broersma was introduced to a breast cancer survivor rehabilitation program developed by Catherine Hand, a PATH International advanced therapeutic riding instructor.  Catherine’s rehabilitation program is based on her own experience with breast cancer treatment side effects. Catherine was dying from the results of drugs used to treat breast cancer. Through interacting with her own horse, she was able to reverse the side effects of the drugs. Trish was profoundly moved by Catherine's experience and returned from Prescott inspired to offer a similar program to women of the Rogue Valley and named it Riding Beyond. She enhances the California program with activities with the horses that nurture the human spirit, based on her many years of work in human development with Jean Houston and Peggy Rubin, and her explorations into the horse/human relationship through liberty training. Listen to Trish as she shares the wonderful stories of healing through the Riding Beyond program.

Stoked to be speaking today with Sarah Bronson, Executive Director of Riding to the Top, a nonprofit therapeutic horseback riding center in Windham, Maine. Riding to the Top has been a Premier Accredited Center by PATH International (the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) since 2000, and is where my little (Roman) cowboy has been riding for years. We chat about the human-horse connection, what sort of activities they focus on, and why running the farm is like orchestrating a symphony with multiple moving parts. Click here to listen, subscribe, rate, and review us on iTunes: Joyriding in Autismland Kelley For more deets on the benefits of therapeutic horseback riding, click on over here for an article by yours truly: http://kidgigawatt.com/blogs/news/9447577-animal-therapy-spotlight-horseback-riding