2027 Calendar

TO BE SCHEDULED {dates coming soon!}

  • Common Ground :: An Equine, Animal, and Environmental Welfare Conference {a collaborative continuing education event for professionals and the public centered around equine and animal welfare}

  • The ConnEQtion Classic {a fun and supportive horse show with bridleless, on-line, and liberty classes in dressage, jumping, obstacles, and more!}

  • Private EAL Workshops and Retreats {if you are interested in scheduling a workshop or retreat for your business, school, or group, please contact us!}

January 2027

  • Fri 08 • Lessons with Laura | 10a-4:30p [no HERD Hour]

  • Sun 10 • Gather+Ground | 3:00p-4:30p

February 2027

  • Fri 05 • Lessons with Laura | 10a-4:30p [no HERD Hour]

  • Sat 13 • Volunteer Orientation and Open Workday | 10a-1p

  • Sun-Sat 14-20 • Equuvation Staff + Herd Wellness Week {no vendors, sessions, programs, or events}

  • Sun 21 • Gather+Ground | 3:00p-4:30p

March 2027

  • Fri 05 • HERD Hour | 9a-10a

  • Fri 05 • Lessons with Laura | 10a-4:30p

  • Fri 12 • HERD Retreat | 10a-2:30p

  • Sun 14 • Gather+Ground | 3:00p-4:30p

  • Thu 25 • Reading-at-the-Ranch | 4p-5p

  • Thu 25 • Spring Cocoa, Coffee, and Campfire Open House | 4p-6:30p

  • Sat 27 • Volunteer Orientation and Open Workday | 10a-1p

April 2027

  • [No HERD Hour or Lessons with Laura this month]

  • Sun 11 • Gather+Ground | 3:00p-4:30p

  • Fri 16 • HERD Retreat | 10a-2:30p

  • Sat 17 • Volunteer Orientation and Open Workday | 10a-1p

  • Sat 24 • Benefit Obstacle Clinic and Challenge (weather date: Sun 25)

  • Fri 30 • Books at Bushel Barns (Winston-Salem) | 4p-5p

May 2027

  • Fri 07 • HERD Hour | 9a-10a

  • Fri 07 • Lessons with Laura | 10a-4:30p

  • Fri 14 • HERD Retreat | 10a-2:30p

  • Sat 15 • Volunteer Orientation and Open Workday | 10a-1p

  • Sun 16 • Gather+Ground | 3:00p-4:30p

  • Sun-Sat 23-29 • Equuvation Staff + Herd Wellness Week {no vendors, sessions, programs, or events}

June 2027

  • Fri 04 • HERD Hour | 9a-10a

  • Fri 04 • Lessons with Laura | 10a-4:30p

  • Sun 13 • Gather+Ground | 3:00p-4:30p

  • Sat 19 • Volunteer Orientation and Open Workday | 10a-1p

July 2027

  • Fri 09 • Lessons with Laura | 10a-4:30p [no HERD Hour]

  • Sun 11 • Gather+Ground | 3:00p-4:30p

  • Fri 23 • HERD Retreat | 10a-2:30p

  • Sat 24 • Volunteer Orientation and Open Workday | 10a-1p

August 2027

  • Wed 04 • Benefit Obstacle Clinic and Challenge — JUNIORS (no weather date)

  • Fri 06 • HERD Hour | 9a-10a

  • Fri 06 • Lessons with Laura | 10a-4:30p

  • Sun-Sat 08-14 • Equuvation Staff + Herd Wellness Week {no vendors, sessions, programs, or events}

  • Sun 15 • Gather+Ground | 3:00p-4:30p

  • Thu 19 • Reading-at-the-Ranch | 4p-5p

  • Thu 19 • Summer Ice Cream Social and Open House | 4p-6:30p

  • Fri 20 • HERD Retreat | 10a-2:30p

  • Sat 21 • Volunteer Orientation and Open Workday | 10a-1p

September 2027

  • Fri 10 • HERD Hour | 9a-10a

  • Fri 10 • Lessons with Laura | 10a-4:30p

  • Sun 12 • Gather+Ground | 3:00p-4:30p

  • Fri 17 • HERD Retreat | 10a-2:30p

  • Sat 18 • Volunteer Orientation and Open Workday | 10a-1p

  • Sat 25 • Benefit Obstacle Clinic and Challenge (weather date: Sun 26)

October 2027

  • Fri 01 • HERD Hour | 9a-10a

  • Fri 01 • Lessons with Laura | 10a-4:30p

  • Fri 08 • Books at Bushel Barns (Winston-Salem) | 4p-5p

  • Sun 10 • Gather+Ground | 3:00p-4:30p

  • Tue-Fri 12-15 • Villanova LEVEL Social Justice Experience Retreat

  • Thu 14 • Reading at the Ranch | 4p-5p

  • Fri 15 • HERD Retreat | 10a-2:30p

  • Sat 16 • Volunteer Orientation and Open Workday | 10a-1p

  • Sun 16-Tue 19 • NCSU Caldwell Fellows

  • Sat 23 • 6th Annual GRAZE+GLOW (weather date: Sun 24 Oct)

November 2027

  • Fri 05 • HERD Hour | 9a-10a

  • Fri 05 • Lessons with Laura | 10a-4:30p

  • Sat 06 • Volunteer Orientation and Open Workday | 10a-1p

  • Thu 11 • Executive Director Retreat

  • Fri 12 • HERD Retreat - VETERANS | 10a-2:30p

  • Sun 14 • Gather+Ground | 3:00p-4:30p

  • Thu 18 • Reading-at-the-Ranch | 4p-5p

  • Thu 18 • Fall/Winter Cocoa, Coffee, and Campfire Open House | 4p-6:30p

December 2027

  • Fri 03 • HERD Hour | 9a-10a | REGISTER HERE

  • Fri 03 • Lessons with Laura | 10a-4:30p | REGISTER HERE

  • Sat 04 • Volunteer Orientation and Open Workday | 10a-1p | REGISTER HERE

  • Sun 05 • Gather+Ground | 3:00p-4:30p | REGISTER HERE

  • Sun-Sat 12-18 • Equuvation Staff + Herd Wellness Week {no vendors, sessions, programs, or events}

This calendar is subject to change for any reason, including but not limited to, status of infectious disease, weather, natural disaster, participant or volunteer attendance, and/or organization’s ability to staff programs for any reason. Follow on FB for updates or contact us.