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2008
NARHA Instructor of the Year Recognition Award
Nomination Information
Instructors invest time and energy in training and continuously
developing their skills as professionals in the equine assisted
activities and therapies (EAAT) industry. They spend hours in the sun
and cold weather, in dusty barns and arenas coaxing
participants, horses, leaders and side walkers to appreciate with
them the power of the horse. It doesn’t happen without these
3,000+ individuals who have dedicated their energy, their
careers and their passion to proving that all of us have
exceptional abilities.
NARHA wants
to recognize these tireless individuals. The jackets, vests and
other gifts NARHA has awarded the regional and national
instructors of the year in the past are simply mementos. It is
the recognition of the NARHA membership at large― demonstrated on
the evening of the Awards Banquet at the NARHA National
Conference and Annual Meeting― that is most meaningful. Help
identify who will be the regional 2008 Instructor of
the Year from your region and will then be eligible for the 2008
National Instructor of the Year Award.
Help us
recognize the 2007 National Instructor of the Year!
 Karen
Abbot is the head instructor of SIRE, Houston’s Therapeutic
Equestrian Center where she has accomplished so much in her
19-year career. The riders she has coached and instructed have
had many successes. In fact, Karen Abbott is the “go to” person
for all the riding competitions in Texas. Many people consider
her to be the top expert in developing programs for special
needs riders in the Houston area.
Instructor Award Criteria
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Please be
sure your nominee is current with their NARHA membership and
instructor certification.
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The
nominating center must have current NARHA center membership.
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Instructor
nominees must have two (2) years of experience as a NARHA
certified instructor.
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Please
submit at least two (2) letters of recommendation, but not more
than four (4). At least one letter of recommendation should be
submitted by a program participant (rider, parent/caregiver of a
rider) and at least one (1) from a NARHA certified instructor
familiar with the nominee’s work.
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Letters of
recommendation and nomination information submitted should
provide examples of some or all of the following:
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Excellent
teaching skills
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Creative
teaching ideas
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Demonstrated
progression of rider skills
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Clear
guidance given to volunteers
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Creating an
effective team environment
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Ability to
teach a variety of student levels, beginner to independent
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Ability to
teach a variety of students (i.e. those with cognitive, physical
and/or emotional challenges)
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Demonstrated
compassion and respect for students
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Exceptional
leadership qualities
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Willingness
and ability to provide mentoring for instructors in training
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Demonstrated
spirit of collaboration with peers
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Industry
involvement, e.g. written articles, given presentations,
lectured on EAAT
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Has show a
record of service to NARHA at the local, state or regional level
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Demonstrated
safe, ethical and humane partnering with equines
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Demonstrated proficiency in horsemanship, knowledge and riding
skills
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Include
names, addresses and phone numbers of the nominee’s local
newspaper, equine magazine and other appropriate publications.
Press releases will be sent for all award recipients.
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Nominations
must be received no later than May 31, 2008.
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Please do
not send any photographs at this time. The NARHA office will
contact you if photos are needed.
Link to
Nomination Form |
