Providing Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies since 1987

PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning Workshop & Skill Test

Upcoming PATH Intl. ESMHL Workhops and Skills Test

Hosted by Horses Help

Horses Help does not currently have a PATH ESMHL Workshop and skills test scheduled. Check the PATH intl. Calendar for other ESMHL events.

Becoming an Equine Specialist

The three day PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL) Workshop provides specialized training for equestrians who are interested in equine facilitated mental health and education programs. The workshop will be taught by some of the most experienced people in the field of equine facilitated mental health and learning and will give the participants a chance to see what is current in the field.  The ESMHL Workshop and Practical Horsemanship Skills Test are a requirement for those seeking to obtain their Equine Specialist (E.S) Certification.

Step 1: Workshop and Skills Test

Attend an Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning Workshop and PATH Intl. Equine Specialist Horsemanship Skills Test (Workshop and Skills Test are valid for 2 years)

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Step 2: Portfolio

When a candidate is prepared to take the online PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning online written exam and the online PATH Intl. CAT exam please submit a portfolio to the PATH Intl. office that includes:

• A copy of your PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning Workshop certificate
• A copy of your current PATH Intl. membership card
• A copy of your CPR and First Aid cards (online courses not accepted)
• A copy of your passing results from the PATH Intl. Equine Specialist Horsemanship Skills test
• 60 clock hours of experience in the equine-facilitated mental health or learning field
• A Signed copy of PATH Intl. Code of Ethics

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Step 3: Online Exams

Once PATH Intl. has received your complete Portfolio they will send you links to three exams. Once you successfully complete your three online exams you will have completed your Equine Specialist Certification!

• Passing results from the PATH Intl. CAT-instructor test
• Passing results from the PATH Intl. ESMHL test

Click Here for the PATH Intl. ESMHL Certification Bookletts and other helpful materials