Track Definitions

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TRACK 1:

Equine Welfare Track

The focus is on equine selection, welfare, care, training, and burnout as it relates to the equine serving in EAL.

TRACK 2:

Corporate Connections Track

The focus is on building a bridge between Centers and local businesses through packaged and custom EAL programming, as well as development of a Center’s leadership & management teams.

TRACK 3:

Mental Wellness, Education, & Coaching Track

The focus is on sharing strategies and models that serve addiction recovery, veterans, at-risk youth, and other populations who can benefit from these services.

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Time Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Opening Address over Breakfast at Healing Strides: EAL & Inspiring Leadership! (Jeff Arnold) Opening Address over Breakfast at Healing Strides: EAL from a Center's Perspective (Carol Young) Breakfast at Hotel (on-your-own), followed by Optional Clinics
8:30 - 9:15 a.m. Featured Speaker: Kathy Alm, CEO, Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International (PATH, Intl.) Featured Speaker: Lynn Thomas, Co-Founder/CEO Arenas for Change (ARCH) Optional Clinics (separate Clinic registration & fee required)
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. TRACK 1 Track 1: Social Licensing and the 5 Domains of Equine Welfare (Jo Anne Miller & Anna Baucum) Track 1: The Art of Allowing: Leveraging the Emergent Qualities of the Horse-Human Complex System (Paul Haefner)
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. TRACK 2 Track 2: Coca-Cola Consolidated’s Experiences in an EAL Environment (Marvin Chambers, Laura Mooney, Kevin Vile) Track 2: EAL for Non-Profits: Case Studies from a Center using packaged corporate EAL programs to benefit Boys & Girls Club and CASA while generating revenue to fund the Center’s mission (Kay Barkwill, Stacie Rohn, Cari Lefeber)
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. TRACK 3 Track 3: The Power of Connection: Exploring Polyvagal Theory in Equine Assisted Activities (Paul Haefner) Track 3: What Services Do Your Equines Assist? An exploration into scope of practice for any practitioner (Kate Naylor)
10:50 - 11:50 a.m. TRACK 1 Track 1: The Relationship that Fuels the Session: Understanding your relationship with your horse to offer better human services (Tanner Jobe & Tim Jobe) Track 1: The Masterson Method Equine Bodywork: Benefitting Horses and Humans in EAS Programs (Megan Dushin)
10:50 - 11:50 a.m. TRACK 2 Track 2: Stepping Forward for Families of First Responders (Teresa Fletcher & Kylie Bonelli) Track 2: Partnerships = Funded EAL Programs (Joe Wappelhorst)
10:50 - 11:50 a.m. TRACK 3 Track 3: Reading, Riding, and Arithmetic (Jo Anne Miller) Track 3: The Art of Activation: The Connected Horse Program (Nancy Schier Anzelmo & Paula Hertel)
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch + Featured Speaker: Dan Gillen, Board Chair, Happy Hooves Inc. and Retired Fortune 100 Senior Executive Lunch + Featured Speaker: Shelby Rader, Justin Haefner, Jake Corwin & Special Guests - Next Generation Equine Professionals Panel
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. TRACK 1 Track 1: Understanding and Developing Deep Connections: The Art of Relationship with Horses (Justin Haefner) Track 1: Continued Education for the Horses and their Staff (Shelby Rader & Joan Lucy)
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. TRACK 2 Track 2: Horses and Humans working together to build high performance teams! (Barbara Robbins) Track 2: What is your change story? The why, how, and what for gathering and sharing outcomes (Kimberly Tumlin & Nancy Paschall)
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. TRACK 3 Track 3: “Wingin’ It!” Building a Successful Equine-Assisted Learning Program for Substance Abuse Recovery Clients (Carol Petitto & Stephanie Vangilder) Track 3: Exploring Self-Care and Professional Development Through Experiential Learning with Horses: A Journey with the ARCH Framework (Amanda Graham & Lynn Moore)
2:35 - 3:35 p.m. TRACK 1 Track 1: Mindful Training (Jacob Corwin) Track 1: Supporting the Entire Herd (Horse & Human) through the Loss of a Horse in your EAL program (Lisa Bowman)
2:35 - 3:35 p.m. TRACK 2 Track 2: The Journey to a Sustainable EAL Business (Debbie Anderson) Track 2: Equine Assisted Learning for Professional & Clinical Skill Development in Counselor Education & Supervision Programs: Creating an Opportunity for Collaboration between EAL Programs and Academic Institutions (Carlene Taylor)
2:35 - 3:35 p.m. TRACK 3 Track 3: Fireside Chat Roundtable: EAL for Mental Wellness, Education & Coaching (Carol Young) Track 3: Horse Sense & Ponytails: EAL for Neurotypical Tweens (Abigail Vargus & Kelly O'Neil)
3:55 - 5:00 p.m. Panel Discussion: Get Onboard with Research & Developing Research Partnerships: Multiple Perspectives on Implementing Research Partnerships and Getting Funding EAL Summit Closing Remarks (Jeff Arnold)
5:00 - 5:30 p.m. CliftonStrengths® Scavenger Hunt! EALDA™ Activity Travel Home or Stay Over for Optional Sunday Clinics (separate Clinic registration & fee required)
5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Welcome Reception, Registration, Networking at the Roanoke Star! (with optional walk/hike to the Roanoke Star) Dinner, Live Music Entertainment, Networking