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High Hopes Hires A Training And Education Consultant
Patti Coyle will be taking the reins and leading High Hopes into the future
A Press Release From High Hopes
High Hopes is pleased to announce that Patti Coyle, a professional in the equine assisted activities industry, has been hired to consult to High Hopes on the direction of our training and education program.
“We are thrilled to have her considerable expertise and talent join our team as we take the next step forward,” said executive director Kitty Stalsburg.
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Patti is a graduate of the High Hopes instructor training (ITC) program (1999), and subsequently worked as an instructor with High Hopes for nearly 10 years. A Professional Association Of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) Advanced Instructor, Evaluator, and Site Visitor, Patti also brings years of experience working on PATH committees and setting industry standards.
Ms. Coyle said “As the industry demand for qualified instructors continues to grow, I am pleased to have the opportunity to work with High Hopes to help meet this demand. This includes working to identify new ways to deliver the high quality training High Hopes is known for.”
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Of the nearly 800 programs that are members of PATH Intl., High Hopes is one of only 6 centers in the United States approved by PATH Intl. to provide their training courses in therapeutic riding instruction and has trained instructors from all over the world. The next ITC course at High Hopes will start on August 28th. For more information please visit the High Hopes website www.highhopestr.org.
High Hopes is one of the oldest and largest therapeutic riding centers in the United States, operating since 1974 and accredited by PATH Intl. (formerly the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association) since 1979. Annually, High Hopes serves over 1,550 individuals per year. Assisted by over 625 volunteers and a herd of 27 horses specifically trained for therapeutic riding. High Hopes is committed to providing the highest quality of services to the community. High Hopes is located at
36 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme, CT 06371.
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