Equine-Assisted Services for Heroes®

Equine-Assisted Services for Heroes® is sponsored by PATH International. Offers equine-assisted services to veterans and military personnel through certified instructors.

EAS for Veterans | PATH International Equine-Assisted Veterans Services The goal of PATH International Equine Services for Heroes® is to make mounted and unmounted equine-assisted services available to any veteran or military personnel within or near their home communities. PATH Intl.

certified instructors trained in serving veterans have built referral relationships with federal and non-federal veteran-serving organizations in all U.S. territories. Equine-assisted services of all types have proven effective for veterans and active service personnel.

Some participate in therapeutic horsemanship including riding and driving, while others benefit from healing their trauma through psychotherapy or strengthening their bodies with physical therapy incorporating horses. Depending on the type of service in which a veteran participates, there are various physical and psycho-social benefits.

Encouragement through regaining function and mobility Re-establishing social ties through engagement in team activities Find resources and education to help your credentialed professionals and PATH Intl.

Member Centers serve veterans GI Bill® Reimbursement for CTRI® or ESMHL Certification Fees Veterans, Servicemembers, National Guard members, Selected Reserve members and eligible dependents can now utilize their VA education benefits to be reimbursed for the PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI®) and/or PATH Intl. ESMHL certification exam fees.

Download VA form 22-0803 to use your VA education benefits to get paid back for CTRI and/or ESMHL certification test fees Veterans Brochure & Rack Card Get an overview of PATH International Equine Services for Heroes® and how your center can help Veterans and military personnel. Download the rack card you can use at your center for those who are interested.

PATH International Equine Services for Heroes ® Photo & Written Guidelines Learn the PATH International Equine Services for Heroes® committees recommendations for how to best represent Veterans and military personnel visually and in writing. Get an overview of PATH International Equine Services for Heroes® and how your center can help Veterans and military personnel.

All Grants & Scholarships PATH International offers an assortment of online education to equip your center and staff to offer a Veterans program. PATH Intl. EAP-PTSD Online Course PATH Intl.

Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)-PTSD for Veterans Online Course is available for purchase on demand! Help Veterans with PTSD symptoms achieve a better quality of life or start a program to help veterans with PTSD symptoms in your area. Click for background information and criteria.

Connect with other members, find PATH International Equine Services for Heroes® committee minutes and activities for your center. (You must be logged in to access Member Connection.) The PATH International Equine Services for Heroes® Committee is charged with developing, expanding and enhancing the PATH International Equine Services for Heroes programs across the country.

The only time I don’t feel pain is when I’m riding in the saddle. We’ll help you find answers. Whether you have a question, a problem, an issue or just want to say “great job,” we’re here for you!

Reach out to Danielle Seybert, Programs Coordinator, and let us know what’s on your mind.