Professionals, centers and participants affiliated with the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) perform life-changing work with equine-assisted services.
Now, according to a June 18 news release, PATH Intl. wants to see the proof—in its upcoming photo contest.
“Who better to provide photos for the award-winning PATH Intl. Strides magazine, other marketing
publications or our social media channels than PATH Intl. members, certified professionals,
participants, friends, supporters and family?” the release reads. “Send us your photos of participants, equines, volunteers, staff and professionals in action!”
Submission Guidelines
Submissions for the photo contest will be accepted through Thursday, August 8, 2024. Anyone (PATH Intl. credential or membership not required) may submit as many photos as they would like in as many categories as they want. However, the same photo may not be submitted in multiple categories.
Photos must have been taken anytime from July 2022 to August 2024 and must have been taken at a PATH Intl. Member Center or Premier Accredited Center. PATH Intl. reserves the right to disqualify any photo that does not meet current PATH Intl. standards.
When deciding which images to submit to the photo contest, please consider reviewing page 22 of the PATH Intl. Brand Guidelines for additional guidance. When submitting photos of Veterans or Military Services Personnel please reference these PATH International Equine Services for Heroes® Guidelines.
Photos must be high quality, 300dpi or more and may not include any alterations, including text or frames. Photos should be in .png, .jpg or .tif format.
To Enter
If you are interested in entering the photo contest, read the contest guidelines; then fill out a photo contest submission form and photo release(s) and email to them to [email protected] with the subject: “Photo Contest 2024” and the center or submitter name.
One person from a center may submit multiple photos at a time on behalf of multiple photographers at
the center, or individuals may enter on their own. Please pay special attention to the photo release
requirements and photo naming conventions included in the entry form.
Categories
- PATH Intl. Pride
- Culture Representation–Showcase Your Center’s Inclusion
- Credentialed Professional in Action, sponsored by Markel
- Honoring the Equine and Human Experience, sponsored by Zoetis
- Behind the Scenes and Around the Barn at PATH Intl. Centers, sponsored by CommonTeri
- Equines in Action, sponsored by Adequan
- Heroes and Horses, sponsored by Purina
Photo contest prizes
Prizes will be awarded to one winner in each category and the top three best photos in the contest overall:
Grand Champion: Featured photo on the cover of Strides magazine, including a framed copy and
one registration to the PATH Intl. Conference in Denver, Colorado in November 2025
Reserve Grand Champion: Featured photo on the cover of Strides magazine including a framed
copy and one registration to a PATH Intl. Region Conference of the winner’s choosing in 2025
Champion: One printed copy of the NEW Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor Skills Book and one
copy of the Instructor Education Guide
PATH Intl. Pride: PATH Intl. swag bundle
Culture Representation—Showcase Your Center’s Inclusion: PATH Intl. DEI shirt and one
PATH Intl. Trauma-Informed Practices for Youth course
Credentialed Professional in Action, sponsored by Markel: Markel prize pack
Honoring the Equine and Human Experience, sponsored by Zoetis: Zoetis prize pack
Behind the Scenes and Around the Barn at PATH Intl. Centers, sponsored by CommonTeri:
CommonTeri travel mug stuffed with fun items
Equines in Action, sponsored by Adequan: Adequan English saddle pad
Heroes and Horses, sponsored by Purina: Purina prize pack and one PATH Intl. online Veterans
resource bundle.
