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Become an Instructor

On-Site Workshop & Certification

PATH Intl. Registered Level OSWC

CTRC is always delighted to open up our facility and share our excellent staff and therapy herd with up and coming PATH Intl Instructors. We proudly support members of the therapeutic industry and strive to provide comprehensive education and training.

Join us March 21st - March 24th  2012!
Registration deadline is February 18, 2012. All materials are due February 18.

GET REGISTERED

Download either form below and return to CTRC by February 18.

OSWC 2012 BROCHURE  |  OSWC 2012 REGISTRATION FORM

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Fees and Packets:

Workshop $450 / $475 (late registration) Workshop Packet
Audit Workshop $225 (limited availability) Workshop Packet
Certification $350 PhaseII Packet
Workshop +
Certification
$650 PhaseII Packet


Registered Instructor Workshop - Limited to 20 Attendees
Wednesday, March 21st - Friday, March 23rd

The workshop is open to anyone in search of knowledge necessary to gain or improve skills as a therapeutic riding instructor, and it is a required component of the Phase Two Registered Instructor application. Throughout the workshop you will be provided with invaluable instruction, insight and teaching strategies from experienced professionals. The workshop will include the following:

Tack and Adaptive Equipment Volunteer Management
Disabilities Learning Styles
Lesson Plan and Format Goals and Objectives
Mounting Techniques Task Analysis and Skill Progression


Participants will have classroom time along with many opportunities in the arena to observe what is taught in the classroom (ex. Horse Movement and Analysis). Participants will also observe a class taught by the faculty and have the opportunity to participate in several mock classes while receiving feedback from the faculty.

Registered Instructor Certification
Friday, March 23rd and Saturday, March 24th

All individuals wishing to register for the Registered Instructor Certification must have completed Phase One of the Registered Instructor Certification and provide CTRC with a copy of their Instructor-in-Training (IT) letter. Registered participants must also agree to complete all Phase 2 Forms and return them to CTRC by February 18th. Certification Candidates will have riding exams on Friday afternoon and teaching exams on Saturday. CTRC has a selection of horses available for riding exams and works hard to match individuals to appropriate horses based on riders' size, skills and riding discipline. You can choose if you want to ride English or Western. Each candidate will teach a 20 minute class of two riders with special needs on Saturday. CTRC will provide each candidate with information on the riders assigned for the teaching exam along with appropriate horses, tack and volunteers.
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Additional Information
CTRC provides healthy meals, including options for those with special diets, drinks and snacks during the workshop. We have a large indoor heated arena and comfortable indoor classroom.

Have questions or need more information?
If you are interested in attending and/or have questions about the upcoming OSWC at CTRC please email Loraine or call us at 303.652.9131.

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