Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center in Elbert, Colo., recently earned its accreditation under the Premier Accredited Center program offered by Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International, formerly NARHA.By earning Premier Accredited Center status through PATH, Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center has demonstrated it is in accordance with the national standards for the equine-assisted activities and therapies industry.To become a PATH Premier Accredited Center, a member organization must successfully pass an on-site evaluation by a trained PATH site visitor. Centers’ evaluations cover a wide range of areas, such as horse management, safety equipment, quality of instruction, facility operations, volunteerism and administrative practices. PATH accreditation helps assist the public in selecting quality centers that provide safe equestrian services. PATH requires that Premier Accredited Centers are re-visited every five years.”By attaining its PATH International Premier Accredited Center status, Pikes Peak TRC has demonstrated a commitment to the highest standards when introducing individuals with special needs to a variety of equine-assisted activities,” said PATH chief executive officer, Kay Green. “PATH International accreditation is a respected benchmark in the EAAT industry. It demonstrates leadership and a commitment to safety and to the highest professional standards.”For more information about Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center, contact Jody Enget, executive director, at 719-495-3908 or e-mail her at http://pptrc@pptrc.org.
