Certifications

New Day Ranch is certified by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) and approved by the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA). Our instructors carry the following credentials:

✔PATH Intl. Certified Instructors 

✔PATH Intl. Equine Specialists in Mental Health & Learning

✔CHA Certified Instructors

✔CHA Clinician in Equine Facility Management

New Day works directly with Dr. Jean Deters, a licensed psychologist who specializes in the treatment of individuals with psychiatric, psychological, emotional or behavioral diagnoses. Dr. Deters is also certified by PATH Intl.

What do these certifications mean?

PATH Intl. is a federally registered credentialing organization that accredits and certifies equine-assisted activities, therapies and instructors nationwide. New Day Ranch adheres to PATH’s quality standards of excellence. 

PATH Intl. Certified Instructors and Equine Specialists in Mental Health & Learning have completed specialized educational training to ensure competency in the areas of disabilities, recreational therapeutic activities, instructional abilities, horsemanship and equine safety. PATH-certified instructors and specialists must also be certified in adult and child CPR and basic first aid.

The Certified Horsemanship Association promotes excellence in safety and education for the benefit of the entire horse industry by certifying instructors and accrediting equine facilities. New Day Ranch adheres to CHA’s code of ethics, upholding the highest professional standards of horsemanship and equestrians programs. 

What other names should I know?

These are some other terms you may hear us use at New Day:

✔Equine Assisted Activities & Therapies (EAA&T) is an umbrella term used to describe the wide variety of equine-based activities and therapies offered by New Day and other PATH Intl. centers.

✔Equine Assisted Learning refers to programs designed to improve cognitive, emotional, social and behavioral skills while building equestrian skills.