Unmounted EAS Summit 2026
September 23-26
The Future of EAS, Together.
Join a gathering dedicated to the growing field of unmounted equine-assisted services.
This in-person or online summit brings together practitioners, organizations, students, and emerging professionals from across Canada and beyond to connect, learn, and explore the future of horse-centred, relational, non-riding practices.
Open to all certifications, training backgrounds, and modalities, this inclusive event creates space for meaningful conversations, shared learning, and global perspectives on unmounted EAS. With both in-person and virtual options, the summit is designed to foster connection, collaboration, and the continued evolution of this unique and expanding field.
Register for the Summit!
Membership included with registration.
Join a gathering dedicated to the growing field of unmounted equine-assisted services.
This in-person or online summit brings together practitioners, organizations, students, and emerging professionals from across Canada and beyond to connect, learn, and explore the future of horse-centered, relational, non-riding practices.
Open to all certifications, training backgrounds, and modalities, this inclusive event creates space for meaningful conversations, shared learning, and global perspectives on un-mounted EAS. With both in-person and virtual options, the summit is designed to foster connection, collaboration, and the continued evolution of this unique and expanding field.
WHICH TICKET TYPE SHOULD I CHOOSE?
Choose in-person if you want to fully immerse yourself in the community, conversations, and shared experience
Choose virtual if you need flexibility while still wanting to be part of the conversation, learning and dialogue
Choose Group Bundle for a discounted rate of $1384 for 5
Two Ways to Participate
In Person $346
Group Discounts! $1384 for 5
This is the fullest experience of the summit—designed for those wanting depth, connection, and presence in community.
Set at the beautiful Heart Lake Farm on Vancouver Island, this gathering offers an immersive opportunity to slow down, connect, and learn alongside others who are actively engaged in unmounted equine-assisted services (EAS) work across Canada.
In-person participants will have the opportunity to:
Be part of a live, in-person gathering at Heart Lake Farm
Connect directly with practitioners, professionals, and emerging leaders
Attend live presentations and two panel Q&A sessions
Experience the energy of gathering in community over 2.5 days
Enjoy provided lunches and snacks in a shared setting
Receive access to a consent-based participant contact list
Receive 1-year TIS “emerging professional” Individual Membership included
An invitation to a post-conference online reflection meeting.
This is more than a conference—it is an opportunity to immerse yourself in a growing community committed to ethical, horse-informed, unmounted EAS practice.
Virtual $156
We recognize that travel, accessibility, schedules, and distance can impact participation, and we are excited to offer a virtual option for those who want to be part of this growing conversation from wherever they are.
Virtual participants will receive access to recorded keynote presentations, selected summit sessions, reflection materials, and opportunities for online connection throughout the gathering.
Virtual participants will have the opportunity to:
Learn from keynote presentations and selected summit sessions
Engage with ideas, conversations, and emerging practices within unmounted equine-assisted services (EAS)
Be part of the conversation and evolution of this incredible and unique sector, and its development in Canada with a global lens
Connect with a growing network of practitioners, professionals, and community members from across Canada and beyond
Access specific summit materials and resources in a flexible and reflective format
An invitation to a post-conference online reflection meeting.
We are grateful to welcome participants both near and far into this growing community of unmounted EAS practice.
Summit Schedule
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12:00pm-5:00pm
Arrival and Heart Lake Farm Tour
Opening Session
Guest Speaker
Refreshments & Light Snacks
Community Gathering: Impact & Connection Evening
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9:00am-4:00pm
Morning Programming
Keynote Speaker
Provided Lunch Break
Afternoon Programming
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9:00-4:00pm
Morning Programming
Keynote Speaker
Provided Lunch Break
Afternoon Programming
Stay tuned as more exciting details are revealed in the lead-up to the event!
Accommodation & Transportation
Heart Lake Farm
6245 Welch Road, Saanichton, BC
Stay in the Heart of Sidney, BC
Take advantage of our special Together In Stride hotel booking in beautiful Sidney, BC. Enjoy staying in one of Vancouver Island's most sought-after seaside communities while attending the Summit.
Your hotel stay includes complimentary shuttle service from both the ferry terminal and airport, so there's no need to rent a car.
Need transportation to and from the Summit farm location? Bus tickets will be available. Please email tam@togetherinstride.ca before August 1, 2026 to reserve your hotel-to-Summit transportation.
Relax, connect, and enjoy a seamless Summit experience from arrival to departure.
Guests can book online using this link.
OR, Guests are also welcome to call the hotel directly at 250-656-1176 and ask for the Together in Stride group rate. We have limited space available and will be first come first serve!
Hotel Amenities Include:
Complimentary hot breakfast
20% discount on lunch and dinner at Dickens’ Public House next door
Free Wi-Fi, basic cable, Chromecast
Fridge and microwave in all rooms
Seasonal heated outdoor pool and fitness room
Shuttle service, max 8 passengers. Our complimentary shuttle operates from 4:00 AM until 9:45 PM and provides transportation to and from the BC Ferries and Victoria International Airport.
