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

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Arkansas

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California

What: Networking Meeting

When: February 22, 2026 – 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Where: 15664 Mountain Valley Place, Lakeside, CA 92040

Meeting Information:
Hello everyone and happy 2026!
Hope the New Year finds you all well.
Our first 2026 networking meeting will be Sunday February 22, 2026 - 2:00-4:30.
These meetings are open to all certified, non-certified or just curious!
Address is:
15664 Mountain Valley Place, Lakeside, CA 92040
Please follow the sign and park on the right side of the road
Proposed Agenda:
Introductions individuals and programs
Experiential with horses
Please dress appropriate for being with horses and for the weather, rain or
shine!
Please RSVP to help with planning and if you would like to bring some snacks to
share that would be great!
Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Networking Coordinator:  Saranne Wilson - sarannewilsonmft@yahoo.com

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Colorado

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Connecticut

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Delaware

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Florida
What: Networking + Retreat

When:  January 30, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Where: Tomorrow's Rainbow Ranch, Coconut Creek, FL

Meeting Information: Join us January 30, 2026
for a time of networking and learning together. We will be providing a deep dive into self-care while supporting clients with trauma, Trust the Process: Keeping Hope While Working With Trauma. We welcome Eagala, PATH, Natural Lifemanship and other EAS modalities professionals for a fun, experiential day at the ranch.  The Retreat will be lead by Marla Berger of Berger Counseling
Services and Abby Mosher of Tomorrow's Rainbow.  This interactive day will include discussion of trauma informed care and trauma stewardship for providers.  The event will be in person January 30 with a roundup February 19 via zoom to give us time to reflect and grow. The $5 fee will include the experiential activities and 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.

Please come ready to participate in EAL activities by wearing sneakers or boots.

Networking Coordinator: Marla Berger -
Marla@BergerCounselingServices.com

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Georgia

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Hawaii

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Idaho

What: Networking meeting

When: March 13, 2026 – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Where: 25796 N. Ramsey Rd., Athol, ID 83801

Meeting Information: Networking Meeting with your fellow Eagala members in our area as well as nonmembers who are interested in learning more about EAP.

We will be working with the horses on skillset, ethics, Q&A, and equine care as well as how to choose the right partners, MH, ES, and Equines.

Bring your lunch as we will be sharing stories and enjoying the ranch setting to get to know you all better.

Earn CEU's towards renewal. We look forward to seeing all of you!

Networking Coordinator: Christie Hartin - info@hopereinsfoundation.org
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Illinois

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Indiana

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Iowa

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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: January 25, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Where: Zoom (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81929533559?pwd=mePHh9YKrdXEm5cJVQ2lLJkN1q7hKD.1
Meeting ID: 819 2953 3559 - Passcode: 137209
One tap mobile - +13052241968,,81929533559)

Meeting Information:
1. Recent study published in the International Journal of Environment Research, highlighted this past week on the EAGALA call on 1/8. CEU credits for viewing recorded call https://store.eagala.org/products/1-8-26-eagala-education-hour-eagala-s-research-paper-publication\

2. Training dates for the first half of 2026, including a June session in NJ. https://my.eagala.org/events\

3. Updates to the EAGALA Website

4. What would you like to see and participate in this year in NJ Networking events.

5. How might we support each other's programs. (in-person meetings, zoom calls, training, demo's, etc).

6. Highlighting a skill set relating to team composition for sessions: e.g., the interaction of our herd team members: recognizing opportunities for which horses we select for our client or our group session.

Networking Coordinator: John B Goedecke Jr - Johnbgoedecke@gmail.com

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New Mexico

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New York

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North Carolina

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North Dakota

What: Networking Meeting

When: January 25, 2026 – 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where: 4300 Camp Chestnut Ridge Road, Efland NC

Meeting Information:  Will be covering applying the EAGALA model to Military Personnel and First Responders, one hour didactic and three hours of practical application.

Directions once on Camp property:
Follow signs to the office. When you reach a pavilion area and the road forks, go left and begin following horse head signs. You will pass the sand volleyball area on your right. Continue driving, following horse signs, until you reach the end of the road (you will see a turnoff for Saddling Area - resist the urge to stop here). There are picnic tables and a small white Easy Up tent at the end of the road. Please park on the grass on the left side of the road.

Networking Coordinator: Kenneth Palmer - valorhorsesforheroes@gmail.com

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Ohio

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Oklahoma

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Oregon

What: Networking Meeting

When: February 7, 2026 – 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Where: Helping Hands Healing Sanctuary, 17250 NE Lewis Rogers Lane, Newberg, OR 97132

Meeting Information:

Hi Everyone,

We will be meeting in person on February 7th for our Oregon Networking Meeting.

We will be meeting from 2:30 to 4:30 at Helping Hands Healing Sanctuary in Newberg, OR. We are looking forward to seeing you there, sharing and learning together --- all while earning Eagala CEU's!

Here is the address for our meeting in Newberg:
Helping Hands Healing Sanctuary
17250 NE Lewis Rogers Lane
Newberg, OR 97132

We also welcome any individuals who are interested in learning more about the Eagala model and the work with the horses as well. Just let us know in the RSVP if you will be bringing guests.

Please RSVP to kitita.sullivan@gmail.com

Thanks for the amazing work you do with people and horses!

Katie S. and Beth K.

Networking Coordinator: Katie Sullivan - kitita.sullivan@gmail.com

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Pennsylvania

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Rhode Island

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South Carolina

What: Networking + Demonstration

When: April 4, 2026 – 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Where: Tomorrow's Rainbow 1114 Pine Log Ford Rd. Travelers Rest, SC 29690

Meeting Information: We’ll be holding 20–25-minute mock sessions where folks can practice their skills in a supportive, low-pressure environment. We’ll take a lunch break around 1:00 PM (lunch won’t be provided, so please plan accordingly). We’re really looking forward to connecting in person!

When you arrive, look for the entrance marked Tomorrow’s Rainbow and Fox on the Run Farm. The driveway is between two pastures—please keep right at the first turn, and you’ll find a dirt parking lot by the barn.

Networking Coordinator: Lisa Carder - lmft.lisacarder@gmail.com

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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. January 26th, February 9 & 23, March 9 & 23, April 6 & 20.

Where: NEW Zoom Invitation LINK.

Meeting Information: Join us as we review Jill Robin Payne's (one of our Eagala Herd) book Bempathy (Trademarked). Book or no book, you are welcome to attend and share in the rich Eagala conversations that this book ensues.
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

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Eagala Latino America

Eagala Pacific

New Zealand

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Australia

What: Networking Meeting

When: February 22, 2026 – 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Where: Equine Alliance 79 Hunchy Rd Hunchy

Meeting Information: Please confirm attendance and bring a plate to share for lunch.

Networking Coordinator: Helen Sorensen - helen@equine-alliance.com.au

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