Impact – Knowledge – Connection
The PATH Intl. Region 11 Conference at The Shea Center
Looking to expand your skills, connect with experts, and make a real impact in the world of Equine Assisted Services? The PATH Intl. Region 11 Conference at The Shea Center in sunny San Juan Capistrano, California, is the place to be this coming April!
Join Us for the Region 11 Pre-Conference and Conference
Sign Up for the Pre-Conference Now!
Sign Up for the Region 11 Conference Here!
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Why Attend?
- Hands-on Learning: Dive into multi-station workshops and real-world exercises
- Expert-Led Sessions: Learn from top professionals in equine assisted services, including horsemanship, therapy services and more
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with a passionate community of peers, volunteers, and leaders
- Recharge Your Purpose: Gain new insights to strengthen your programs and your professional impact
Region 11 Pre-Conference: April 10, 2026 – Equine Rescue Training for First Responders
(Featuring Orange County Fire Authority Firefighters)
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This pre-conference workshop offers a unique experience showcasing how The Shea Center trains firefighter first responder teams to enhance their skills during equine rescue emergencies. This is a rare opportunity to gain practical skills to expand your center’s services that have the potential to save lives—both equine and human.
Participants will receive a copy of our curriculum, observe multi-station training from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and enjoy a provided lunch.
Sign Up for the Pre-Conference Now!
Region 11 Conference: April 10–12, 2026 – Empowering You to Grow, Learn, and Lead with Purpose
Get ready for three full days of inspiring sessions, engaging learning tracks, and meaningful connections! This conference is designed to help you discover new perspectives, sharpen your expertise, and leave re-energized to make a real difference in your field. All education is interactive and led by experts, covering a wide range of topics.
- Impact: Be inspired by stories of transformation and gain practical tools to create meaningful change in your programs and community.
- Knowledge: Learn from field experts on topics like fundraising, leadership, mental health, hippotherapy, and barn management through classroom and hands-on sessions.
- Connection: Build relationships with peers, mentors, and industry leaders in an environment designed to spark ideas, foster collaboration, and strengthen our shared mission in equine assisted services.
What makes this conference truly unique is the learning environment. Education takes place not just in classrooms, but also hands-on in covered arenas, round pens, and a state-of-the-art barn. You’ll have the opportunity to experience practical, real-world applications alongside your peers, ensuring that every session leaves you inspired and ready to apply what you’ve learned.
Sign Up for the Region 11 Conference Here!
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Whether you’re looking to expand your skills, grow your professional network, or recharge your passion, this conference at The Shea Center is an experience you won’t want to miss!