Professional Development Grant Applicants

Admin Information

Date Submitted: August 14, 2025

Application Number: PDG-25

Admin Decision:  Pending – Edit

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Applicant Information

Name: Rebekah Olsen

Title/Position: Adaptive Riding Instructor-in-Training

Address Line 1: 1310 Bridgepointe Drive

Place of Employment

Farm/Program Name: Southern Reins Center for Equine Therapy

Supervisor’s Name: Jill Haag

Supervisor’s Title: Executive Director

Address Line 1: 12405 Macon Road

Experience

Years in Position: 1

Average Hours Per Week: 5

Do you have any certifications or licenses? No

Support Request

Is the request for a conference or meeting? No

Describe the professional development experience for which you are seeking assistance.

I’m seeking assistance for the PATH CTRI Exam fee in order to receive my certification as a therapeutic riding instructor.

Provide justification for this request.

Certification will give me the ability to teach more students at our center and offer more flexibility in scheduling the lessons. Until I am certified, all my lessons must be supervised, which limits our ability to accommodate our student’s schedule and efficiently use our supervisor’s time and energy. As a stay-at-home working part-time at the center, this position is more passion than pay, so my ability to cover the costs of certification is limited. However, I love the work I do and find incredible purpose and fulfillment in bringing joy and riding expertise to our students. Helping me cover the costs of this exam would be a significant help and expedite the process.

Provide a detailed budget.

I’m only seeking the CTRI exam cost, which is $650. Thus far, I’ve spent close to $500 on study materials, memberships, and courses to prepare for certification, in addition to dedicating my time pro bono to shadow, practice, and learn at the center.

Other expected sources of support (including self-support).

Self-support.

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