PHOTO: Riding to the Top volunteer Pat Niboli, seen with Flynn, has been named PATH International Volunteer of the Year. (RTT photo)
WINDHAM — Riding to the Top volunteer Pat Niboli has been selected Volunteer of the Year by PATH International (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International), a global voice in the equine-assisted services industry.
PATH annually celebrates individuals who symbolize the celebration of ability, optimism, diversity and a shared love of equines. Nominees are “reliable volunteers who to commit their time and talents and are “essential to the success of therapeutic horsemanship centers.”
RTT enhances health and wellness through equine-assisted services, and is a PATH International premier accredited center.
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.”
Sarah Bronson, RTT executive director said, “We are so very fortunate to count Pat as a member of the RTT family. She is always thinking about how to help out with friend- and fundraising 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 on Nov. 5.
