Meet PATH Intl. Maine State Chair: Nichole Sargent. 

Nichole is a long time human services provider and agricultural enthusiast. She is the Owner/Director of Sargent Family Farm, LLC Expedition Program a Community Support Program providing integrated services to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Nichole’s equine experience spans thirty-three years having shown horses professionally and has worked for numerous horse trainers and facilities with varied disciplines. She is Cheff Center Certified and is a PATH Intl. Registered Level Instructor and a Special Olympics Coach. Nichole is the Silent Auction Chair for the Region One Conference Planning Committee.

Mark your calendars!

September 24, 2011
Maine State PATHIntl. FALL Meeting
Equine Journeys at Ring Farm
9 a.m. to Noon                                                          

Presentation & Demonstration "Therapeutic Driving!"
Breakfast Pot Luck
Network!
PATHIntl. Updates and more...

Location Information:
Equine Journeys at Ring Farm
551 Upper Ridge Rd
Bridgton, ME 04009-4417
(207) 647-8475

Contact Information:
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PATHIntl. State Chair

Auction Donation Request

The 2011 Silent Auction is collecting unique donations!  I know we have a lot of creative talent throughout the region, so donate your talents and diversity at this year's Silent Auction. Remember - all donations are tax deductible. And all proceeds benefit the NESAR/PATH Intl. scholarship Fund!

Donate to the State Basket lets see how big we can get the Maine Basket this year!
Send all of your donations directly to Nichole Sargent or contact via email or phone.  You may also donate at the Conference. (Items will be collected at the conference until 8pm Friday night.)

Nichole Sargent
Maine State Chair/Silent Auction Chair
Sargent Family Farm, LLC
(207) 229-7093
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News From Riding To The Top

On June 12th, RTT will host our Annual Spring Ride-A-Thon for our riders and volunteers followed by two weeks of Partial Day Programming.  The month concludes with a PATH Intl. On-Site Workshop and Certification course for Registered Level Instructors.  Faculty will be Gisela Rhodes and Terri Devlin. Dates for the workshop and certification are: June 24th – 27th and full registration information can be found at http://www.ridingtothetop.org/files/OSWC_2011.pdf.  

In August, our sponsored runners will run on our behalf in the Beach to Beacon Road Race (August 6th). We still have registrations left if there are any running fanatics that were unable to get a number before the race registration closed (5 minutes after opening!). The following weekend, many of our horses, staff, volunteers and other beach enthusiasts will head out to Spurwink Farm for our Barn To Beach Ride-A-Thon where we are able to enjoy the beautiful carriage trails, private Maine beaches and for some, a swim with their horse in the Atlantic at this beautiful private farm.  At the end of August we will host a PATH Intl. Interactive Vaulting Workshop and Instructor Certification course with Gisela Heismath Rhodes and Boaz Or.  Dates for this workshop are August 25th-27th and registration information can be found at http://www.ridingtothetop.org/files/2011_Vaulting_Workshop_and_Certification.pdf. It’s a busy summer of fun and fundraising for RTT.  

We are thrilled and feel very fortunate to announce that we have three major business sponsors this year—Norway Savings Bank is our Lead Event Sponsor, Hannaford has named RTT as one of three beneficiaries of the Hannaford Charity Auction for 2010 and 2011, and Whole Foods Market, Portland along with Denny Mike’s have agreed to be our BBQ sponsors again for this year’s Triple B—Boots, Band and BBQ on October 15th, 2011.  Support from our community means so much to RTT and we are so thankful to these three community partners for their generous support.

While this bit of news from RTT is focused on fundraising and continuing education offerings, we all know the reason that we are here is to serve our riders, helping people with disabilities reach their highest potential through the healing power of horses.  Our clients, our volunteers, horses and staff know that it takes a huge effort to support our program and we are thankful to everyone who supports our program!!

For regular updates you can join us on Facebook or subscribe to our enewsletter on our website at http://www.ridingtothetop.org/

AHA NEWS

In June, Equest of Maine in Lyman is offering AHA’s Level II Equine Skills (June 2-3) and Treatment Principles (June 3-5).   Faculty will be Claudia Morin, MS, OT, HPCS and Liz Baker, PT, HPCS.  For more information, please contact: Susan Grant @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at 207-985-0374.

News From Equest Therapeutic Riding Center

From June 3 – 5, 2011, Equest Therapeutic Riding Center in Lyman, ME will be hosting a Level II American Hippotherapy Association approved course: Equine skills and Treatment Principles. AHA Faculty Claudia Morin, MHE,OTR/L, HPCS and Liz Baker, PT, HPCS will be instructing the course. For more information please contact Susan Grant 207-985-0374 or email   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

News from Fair Tide Farm Special Equestrians, Inc

Gisela reported she just returned from the beautiful state of Hawaii! She presented a vaulting lecture and demonstration.  It was a nice break from the cold hard winter here in Maine. The peepers are finally peeping!

PATH Intl. State Meetings

The last State Meeting was held at Hooves of Hope Therapeutic Riding Program in Hermon Maine
Thanks to Respah and her team!
The next State Meeting will be at the Conference at the Nonantum
and tentatively scheduled in the Fall at
Ring Farm Equine Journeys,  Bridgton Maine
Look for notifications, emails and facebook for State Meeting Dates and Training Notifications!

We Want to Hear From You!

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