Eagala Networking Events

Find the Eagala Networking Coordinator in your area here

Networking Events/Groups and Trainings/Workshops promoted and presented by organizations and/or Eagala Certified Members other than Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association do not offer NAADAC/NBCC continuing education credit for social workers/mental health professionals unless the organizations/Eagala Certified Members applied and received approval from NAADAC/NBCC. Please see promotional material on the presenting organization’s website for CE information.

Find a networking event in your area below.  

Eagala Canada and USA

Canada

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Alabama

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Alaska

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Arizona

☀️ Summer of Self-Care Series

Same herd, different pasture. Meetings from June-August are virtual, unless northern members would like to host!

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July 18th, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Compassion Fatigue: When the Arena Feels Heavy - We’ll explore signs of compassion fatigue across roles, how it shows up differently for MH, ES, and horse teams, and practical strategies for prevention, boundaries, and restoration.

Networking Coordinators: Shawn Rodrigues, - shawn.heartofthematter@gmail.com and Danica Milan– Dmilan@triedandtru.org

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August 15th, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

S’: Sitting With vs. Acting on Discomfort - We’ll unpack the art of discernment and the unwavering ‘S that surfaces within all roles. Exploring when to stay present with discomfort and when it’s time to intervene or act, both in sessions and in ourselves.

Networking Coordinators: Shawn Rodrigues, - shawn.heartofthematter@gmail.com and Danica Milan– Dmilan@triedandtru.org

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September 26th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Back in the Arena: Resetting for the Season Ahead - Business basics, boundaries, capacity, horse care, and referrals. Identifying business needs and personal needs while grounding ourselves before the work ramps up again.

📍 Hoofbeats with Heart

Networking Coordinators: Shawn Rodrigues, - shawn.heartofthematter@gmail.com and Danica Milan– Dmilan@triedandtru.org

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October 17th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Facing the Spooks: Impostor Syndrome in the Arena - Self-doubt can sneak up on even the most experienced teams. We’ll normalize impostor syndrome, explore how it shows up across roles, and identify ways to reclaim confidence and presence.

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Location TBD (Maybe Yours? 😉)

Networking Coordinators: Shawn Rodrigues, - shawn.heartofthematter@gmail.com and Danica Milan– Dmilan@triedandtru.org

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November 14th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Herdgiving: Celebrating the diversity of MH, ES, and horse team voices-
WE WANT TO HEAR THEM! -
A collaborative showcase—members are invited to share, demonstrate, or highlight populations, modalities, insights, and creative approaches they are utilizing within their practices and/or amongst their herd. Bring a story, an activity, a question, or a “you won’t believe this horse moment.”

📍 Location TBD

Networking Coordinators: Shawn Rodrigues, - shawn.heartofthematter@gmail.com and Danica Milan– Dmilan@triedandtru.org

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December 5th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Yays & Neighs: Turning Out the Year - We’ll wrap up the year reflecting on wins, challenges, lessons learned, and moments that moved us—closing with gratitude for the herd we’ve been part of.

📍Location TBD

Networking Coordinators: Shawn Rodrigues, - shawn.heartofthematter@gmail.com and Danica Milan– Dmilan@triedandtru.org

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Arkansas

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California

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Colorado

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Connecticut

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Delaware

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Florida

What: Networking Meeting

When: July 13, 2026 – 11:00 a.m. –
1:00 p.m.

Where: Virtual – ZOOM

Meeting Information:

REGISTER HERE: https://www.bergercounselingservices.com/events/southeast-west-florida-eagala-networking-virtual-event-july-13-2026 

Welcome to the first of the Behind The Scenes Florida Eagala Networking group virtual series hosted by the Southeast and West Florida Eagala Chapters! This virtual event will focus on Policies & Procedures for Eagala Programs. Join us on July 13, 2026 virtually for a time of networking and learning together. We welcome Eagala, PATH, Natural Lifemanship and other EAS modalities professionals. This interactive discussion will include how to build policies and procedures for Eagala programs. We look forward to learning from one another, so please bring your own ideas and suggestions.  The event will be held virtually by Zoom; the link will be emailed in the registration confirmation. Two (2) CEU's for Eagala, PATH Int'l, NBCC and Florida LMHC, LMFT & LCSW are provided as part of attendance.

Networking Coordinator: Marla Berger - Marla@BergerCounselingServices.com

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What: Networking Group Meeting

When: July 24, 2026 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Where: Berger Counseling Services

Meeting Information: Register directly at:
https://www.bergercounselingservices.com/events/southeast-florida-eagala-networking-retreat-july-24-2026

Join us July 24, 2026 for a time of networking and learning together. We will be focusing on Tracking, Reflection & Metacommunication in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. The Retreat will be lead by Marla Berger of Berger Counseling Services and Abby Mosher of Tomorrow's Rainbow. The event will be in person July 24th with a roundup August 13th via zoom to give us time to
reflect and grow. The $5 fee will include a snacks and drinks. Three (3) in person CE's and one (1) virtual for Eagala, PATH
Int'l, NBCC and Florida LMHC, LMFT & LCSW. All proceeds will be donated to support the Tomorrow's Rainbow mission.
Four (4) Eagala, PATH, NBCC and Florida LMHC, LMFT & LCSW CE's are included in the registration after completion of
both in person and zoom events.

RSVP: Marla@BergerCounselingServices.com

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Georgia

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Hawaii

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Idaho

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Illinois

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Indiana
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Iowa

What: Networking Meeting

When: July 17, 2026 - 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Where: Zoom (LINK)

Networking Coordinator: Erkia Adolph - equineconnections.ia@gmail.com

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Kansas

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Kentucky

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Louisiana

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Maine

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Maryland

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Massachusetts

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Michigan

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Minnesota

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Mississippi

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Missouri

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Montana

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Nebraska

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Navada

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New Hampshire

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New Jersey

What: Networking Meeting

When: August 8, 2026 - 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Where: Godwink Farm 258 Spring Hill Road, Frenchtown, NJ, 08825

Meeting Information: Agenda includes a Team Building / Group work with Veteran based skillsets.

Networking Coordinator: John Goedecke - johnbgoedecke@gmail.com

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New Mexico

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New York

What: Networking Meeting

When: July 10, 2026 - 4:30PM - 8:00PM

Where: Sky Blue Equestrian Center- 52 Montrose Station Rd. Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567

Meeting Information: Join us for our upcoming Eagala Networking Meeting & Demo—a great opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, experience an interactive demonstration, practice skillsets, and earn 3.5 free CEUs towards your Eagala renewal. Please remember to bring something to share for our working potluck dinner. It’s a great way to network, connect, and enjoy time together. We hope to see you there, and don’t forget to bring a friend or colleague who may be interested!

RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44ABAE23A2F8C61-64575645-eagala

Networking Coordinator: Cassidy O'Brein - highpointfarms@yahoo.com

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North Carolina

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North Dakota

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Ohio

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Oklahoma

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Oregon

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Pennsylvania

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Rhode Island

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South Carolina

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South Dakota

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Tennessee

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Texas
What: Networking Book Club

When: 7:00 p.m. CST every other Monday, July 13th & 27th, August 10th & 24th. More date to be announced.

Where: Zoom Invitation LINK.

Meeting Information: We found our next book! It is Horse Brain Science - The Neuroscience of Ethical Horsemanship by Dr. Stephen Peters. While there is no requirement to have the book, if you want it you can find it under Eagala's Resource tab: Recommended Reading and Resources

We look forward to you joining our next meeting. You will also earn Eagala specific continuing education (CEs) hours towards your next Eagala certification renewal.

Networking Coordinator: Glenna@BentAnchorRanch.com

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Utah

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Vermont
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Virginia

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Washington
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West Virginia

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Wisconsin
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Wyoming

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Eagala Africa

South Africia

Eagala Europe & Middle East (EME)

Belgium

United Kingdom

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Iceland

Hello Eagala Iceland,

We are just wondering if there are any Eagala members in Iceland that we can connect you together?!

Please reach and let me know - mickeyd@eagala.org

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Germany, Austria, Denmark, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium

NETHERLANDS

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Eagala Latino America

Eagala Pacific

New Zealand

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Australia

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