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Organizations
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.)
PATH Intl. (formerly NARHA) is a national non-profit organization promoting the benefit of horses for
individuals with physical, emotional, and learning disabilities.
www.pathintl.org
United States Driving for the Disabled, Inc. (USDFD)
This non-profit organization promotes training, horses, and equipment for physically
challenged equestrians. www.usdfd.org
United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA)
The USPEA develops, promotes, supports, and sustains United States para-equestrian
athletes for regional, national, and international competition.
www.uspea.org
United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Para-Equestrian
Para-Equestrian is the eighth discipline within the USEF. Para-Dressage is considered
a High Performance Sport, subject to the USEF selection criteria standards for teams.
www.usef.org
Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) Para-Dressage
The FEI is the international governing body for equestrian sports, including para-equestrian
dressage, the only equestrian discipline in the Paralympic Games. Para-dressage
has been part of the Paralympic Games since the 1996 event in Atlanta, Georgia.
As of the 2010 World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Lexington, Kentucky, it is also part
of the WEG.
www.fei.org
Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA)
CHA is an international non-profit organization founded in 1967 to promote excellence
in safety and education for individuals and group riding programs. CHA certifies
over 800 new instructors annually through its certification clinics in the US, Canada,
and England. www.cha-ahse.org
Other Therapeutic Programs
Dragon Slayers—Aptos, California
Dragon Slayers is a an innovative animal therapy program for physically challenged
children and adults. Teaching self-confidence, awareness, and conservation through
interaction with rare and unusual animals, Dragon Slayers has served the physically
challenged community for over 35 years. Camelot’s founder, Eileen Szychowski,
was a student of Josef Rivers, founder of Dragon Slayers.
josefriversdragonslayers.org
Horses Help—Phoenix, Arizona
Horses Help utilizes teams comprised of specially trained horses, PATH Intl.-certified
instructors, physical and occupational therapists, and community volunteers to work
with the special abilities population. www.horseshelp.org
Borrowed Freedom, Inc.—Endicott, New York
Borrowed Freedom Equine Assisted Therapy (BFEAT) serves the Southern Tier and Central
NY and Northern Tier of PA. They offer a skills-based, recreational program for
exceptional children and young adults. Like Camelot and Dragon Slayers, they do
not charge for thier services. www.borrowedfreedom.org
Equipment Suppliers
1-800-WHEELCHAIR
Thank you, 1-800-WHEELCHAIR, for donating a new wheelchair to Camelot! 1-800-WHEELCHAIR
opened in 1997 with a clear mission: to be a one stop, full service medical supply
company. They sell thousands of mobility products at great prices.
www.1800Wheelchair.com
ActiveForever
ActiveForever provides a wide variety of assistive devices and pain relief products
to help people maintain their independence and active lifestyles.
www.activeforever.com
Freedom Rider
Freedom Rider carries a wide range of equipment and apparel that are easy to use,
emphasize safety, and enable equestrians to do more with horses, both on the ground
and while riding or driving. www.freedomrider.com
Horsedream Importers, LLC
We purchased our unique sheepskin bareback pads through Horsedream Importers, LLC.
These bareback riding pads set new standards in terms of therapeutic riding feel
and security. www.horsedreamimporters.com