Path International honors Riding To The Top volunteer

2021 PATH International Volunteer of
the Year Pat Niboli works with a horse
named Flynn during a recent session at
Riding To The Top in Windham.
SUBMITTED PHOTO

WINDHAM – PATH International, an international voice in the equine-assisted services industry, annually celebrates individuals who symbolize the celebration of ability, optimism, diversity and a shared love of equines. Nominations are called for to recognize reliable volunteers who to commit their time and talents and are “essential to the success of therapeutic horsemanship centers” and this year PATH International agreed that Pat Niboli is an outstanding representative of the volunteer community and has named her the 2021 PATH International Volunteer of the Year.  

In the words of Janis Childs, a fellow volunteer and RTT Board member, “Pat and I both began volunteering in 2011. Over the years, I have marveled at Pat’s work ethic, her dedication and passion in supporting the Center. I am sure that there is not anything she has not done at the farm! She mucks, she feeds, she invents, she is a horse leader in lessons, and she is the “driving” force behind the carriage driving team! Those are just a few of her gifts that she offers on a weekly basis!”

“We are so very fortunate to count Pat as a member of the RTT family,” said Riding To The Top Executive Director Sarah Bronson. “She is always thinking about how to help out with friend- and fund-raising ideas—bringing new people to the farm and raising important funds to keep our programs strong, our horses happy and fit and our clients happy. There is no one more deserving of this award and we are thrilled that she has been recognized for her efforts, not only by RTT, but internationally by PATH International.” 

A virtual awards ceremony will be held to recognize Niboli by PATH International on Nov. 5. 

About PATH Int’l 

The mission of Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International is to lead the advancement of professional equine-assisted services by supporting its members and stakeholders through rigorously developed standards, credentialing and education. 

PATH International was founded in 1969 as the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) to promote safe and effective therapeutic horseback riding throughout the United States and Canada. Today, PATH International has 873 member centers and nearly 8,000 individual members in countries all over the world, who help and support almost 69,000 men, women and children--including more than 6,700 veterans--with special needs each year through a variety of equine-assisted services programs. 

About Riding To The Top 

Founded in 1993, Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding Center’s (RTT) mission is enhancing health and wellness through equine-assisted services. RTT is a PATH International Premier Accredited Center (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International).  Located in Windham, RTT is the state’s only year- round PATH International. Premier Accredited Center solely dedicated to serving people with disabilities through equine-assisted services.  For more information about client services, volunteering or making a gift, please visit www.ridingtothetop.org or call 207-892-2813. <