AQHA PATH Intl. EAS Horse of The Year Award

This award honors exceptional American Quarter Horses serving in equine-assisted services (EAS) settings at PATH Intl. Member Centers.

Award Details:

• First Place: $10,000
• Second Place: $5,000

Eligibility:

• Any current PATH Intl. Member Center may nominate their registered American Quarter Horse(s)
• No limit to the number of registered American Quarter Horses a center may nominate
• The nominating center must hold an AQHA General membership ($65)
• If the center does not currently hold AQHA membership, one may be purchased for $65 (use promo code PATH to save $5)
• The nominated horse must be registered with AQHA

Geographic Scope: United States (AQHA registration requirement)

Focus Areas: Equine-Assisted Services; recognition of American Quarter Horses for their conformation, temperament, and ability to serve in therapeutic and adaptive equine programs

Funder: PATH International (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) in partnership with AQHA (American Quarter Horse Association)

Application Process

1. Eligibility Requirements:
   • Verify your center is a current PATH Intl. Member Center
   • Ensure your center has an AQHA General membership ($65)
   • Confirm the horse is registered with AQHA
2. Submission:
   • Complete the AQHA Nomination Form
   • Submit nomination to PATH Intl.
3. Nomination Details:
   • Centers may nominate multiple registered American Quarter Horses
   • Each nomination should highlight the horse's conformation, temperament, and contributions to EAS programming

Required Materials:

• AQHA Nomination Form (completed)
• Evidence of AQHA membership
• AQHA registration documentation for nominated horse(s)

Notes:

• Promo code PATH saves $5 on new AQHA General memberships ($65 becomes $60)