Community Workshops & Trainings
Our goal is to set the standard equine-assisted services and share the power of this therapeutic modality through community events, instructor training programs, and continued professional development. Please join us for one of our community workshops, webinars, or training opportunities to learn about the healing power of the horse.
Intensive CTRI Workshop
Saturday May 24th – Monday May 26th (Memorial Day), 2025, 9am-5pm
at Healing with Horses Ranch
If you have been interested in becoming a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI), this workshop is for you. Join us for a three-day intensive training led by Patty D’Andrea, Advanced-Level CTRI, & Katie Mikulcik, CTRI. This hands-on workshop will equip aspiring instructors with the skills to teach riding & horsemanship skills to individuals with physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges. Participants will learn how to do rider assessments, lesson planning, adaptive teaching strategies, and safe mounting & dismounting techniques. The training also includes a review of PATH Intl. application requirements & video analysis. Start your journey toward becoming a CTRI with us!
Interested in Becoming a PATH Certified Instructor?
Healing with Horses Ranch offers an instructor-in-training program to individuals looking to become a PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor. Under supervision by Advanced Instructor & Healing with Horses Founder, Patty D’Andrea, our trainees receive mentorship, hands-on learning, and coaching through the certification process. Please note that this process is different from our intensive workshop offering.
If you are interested in this program, please email patty.dandrea@healingwithhorsesranch.org
