Instructor-in-Training
CTRC is proud to offer instructor training to become a PATH International Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor or for professional development. Our instructor training and education program is adaptable to your timeline* and needs. We serve a wide variety of ages, diagnoses, ability levels, and skill levels and have volunteer opportunities for horse handling (as a horse leader in our classes) and working with people with disabilities as a sidewalker in our classes. No previous teaching experience is required.
*For becoming a CTRI with PATH International, your teaching hours are not allowed to
be more than 2 years old when you submit your application.
Requirements:
-Able to commit to a regular training schedule
-Good attitude
-Open to learning and feedback
-Age 18 or older
-Familiar with CTRI application (for those going for CTRI certification)
-20 volunteer hours in classes with us as a sidewalker and/or horseleader, to become familiar with our program and it counts towards your CTRI application. To start this piece, please contact volunteer@ctrcinc.org to apply and inquire about upcoming volunteer training.
Preferred:
-30 hours as horse leader at CTRC classes (part I of the CTRI application) and 25 hours as a sidewalker at CTRC classes (part IV of the CTRI application).
-Current first aid and CPR certification (will be required before CTRI application is submitted).
Process:
Please complete the application located here. Interviews will then be scheduled. Upon
acceptance into the program, you will be notified by email and your contract will be
provided for review and signing with details of your training program. If you are denied
acceptance into the program we will notify you via email with the reason(s) and
resources for you to become ready for the program.
Fees:
$50 non refundable application fee
$50/week for Classic riding lessons
$35/class teaching hours
$75 video portion
$500 educational components (lesson planning, rider file review, progress notes, horse selection/conditioning/training, PATH standards, disability overview, equine management, adaptive equipment overview and selection, saddle fitting, and more!)
“A la carte” educational opportunities coming soon
$1700 All In Bundle (SAVE 10% off regular total) 25 teaching hours, video portion, 8 weeks of Classic riding lessons, educational components, application fee.
Payment plans can be arranged with approval.
Jessica is a PATH Mentor who is a CTRI and ESMHL (Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning) pursuing her advanced certificate and started teaching at CTRC in January 2020. She has been teaching therapeutic riding since 2015 and has spoken at PATH regional and international conferences. She is also a wellness coach and a CHA certified english/western instructor. Along with teaching and horses, coaching instructors is her passion. Please email jessica@ctrcinc.org for more information and questions.
Kim has been involved in the Equine assisted Service industry for over 25 years as an instructor, mentor, and consultant. She has traveled across the country and made several trips to other countries helping people develop their skills and programs. She is a Path Intl’ Advanced Instructor, CTRI, ESMHL, PATH Intl’ Mentor, Evaluator, and site visitor.
Why become an Instructor-in-Training at CTRC?
- We offer you the guidance and practical experience you will need to complete your required 25 hours of teaching.
- With the diverse clientele at CTRC, you can gain exposure to and experience serving a wide range of special needs.
- All of CTRC’s instructors are professionals that are highly qualified in the delivery of therapeutic riding and offer mentoring in volunteer management, horsemanship skills, teaching strategy, and disability knowledge.
We want to see you succeed and will do all that we can to assist you in preparing for the PATH Intl. Certification exam. However, this is no guarantee that you will pass your PATH Intl. Certification.