Source:  News Release

PATH Intl. Welcomes New Board President

Denver—The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl., formerly NARHA) is pleased to introduce its new board of trustees president, Jody Enget. Jody was the board’s former secretary.

Jody is the executive director of Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center in Elbert, Co, a short distance from Colorado Springs. Graduating from Colorado State University in 1996 with a B.S. degree in psychology, Jody received her PATH Intl. registered instructor status in 1997, completed a M.A. degree in psychology from Chapman University in 2000 and received her Colorado License in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2006. Jody worked at Griffith Centers for Children, residential treatment facility for adolescent boys from 1996-2007 in the Trails To Trust Therapeutic Riding Program. As the Director of the Equine Therapy Program, Jody was charged the administrative oversight for the program in addition to providing equine therapy services to the center’s youth and families. In August of 2008, Jody became the Clinical Director for Day Treatment and Group Home services at Griffith Centers for Children. Jody also served on the Equine Facilitated Mental Health Association board and was instrumental in helping to forge the integration between EFMHA and what was then NARHA. 

Jody’s husband, Aaron Enget, works at the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. They have four children: Preslee, Riley, Halle and Trigve.

The PATH Intl. Executive Committee

          President – Jody Enget

          Vice President – Jim Harlan

          Secretary – Arlene Alen

          Treasurer – Tom Winsor

          Past President – Kathy Alm

For information about PATH Intl., visit the website at www.pathintl.org.   

About PATH Intl.:

Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.), formerly NARHA, was formed in 1969 to promote equine-assisted activities and therapies for individuals with special needs. At more than 800 member centers, a total of 42,000 children and adults find a sense of independence through involvement with horses. These member centers range from small, one-person programs to large operations with several certified instructors and licensed therapists. In addition to therapeutic equitation, a center may offer any number of equine-assisted activities including hippotherapy, equine-facilitated mental health, driving, interactive vaulting, trail riding, competition, ground work or stable management. Through a wide variety of educational resources, the association helps individuals start and maintain successful equine-assisted activities and therapies for individuals with special needs. There are more than 24,000 volunteers, 2,000 instructors, 5,700 therapy horses and thousands of contributors from all over the world helping people at PATH Intl. centers.