About — The League

● ABOUT THE LEAGUE

● MISSION + VISION

Advancing the industry through education, connection, and shared standards.

The League advances the equine and agricultural events industry by championing operational excellence, professional development, and shared standards.

Through premier education, resources, certifications, and a collaborative community, The League helps build a stronger future for agricultural and equine professionals and their events.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Jamie White, Charly Petrek, Marie Bolt, Joe LaFollette, Susan Tyre, Jonathan Fisher, Jeff Storms and David Solum ( NOT PICTURED: Keith Lucas, Jay Brower)

● WHY WE EXIST

Stronger events start with empowered people.

The League exists to elevate the sustainability, safety, and excellence of agricultural and equine events by empowering the people behind them.

Through hands-on education, industry networking, and best practices, The League connects professionals, reinforces standards, and helps move the industry forward.

● WHAT WE DO

We help facilities, events, and industry professionals work better together.

The League offers education, programs, resources, and professional connection for the people managing equine and agricultural facilities, events, and organizations.

Annual Symposium

A multi-day gathering where facility leaders, event producers, sponsors, and industry professionals come together for education, roundtables, networking, and shared problem-solving.

Explore The Symposium
CMEC Certification

The Certified Manager of Equine Centers program recognizes professionals committed to operational excellence in equine facility management.

Learn About CMEC
Footing Academies

Hands-on training that helps facility directors, staff, and arena teams better understand footing fundamentals, maintenance, equipment, and advanced arena management.

Explore Footing Academies
Ongoing Learning + Industry Insight

Town Halls, newsletters, recordings, resources, and member conversations that keep the community connected throughout the year.

Explore Resources

● MEMBER-LED COMMUNITY

The League is strongest when members are involved.

The League’s greatest strength is its community. Every facility, event producer, sponsor, partner, and professional who joins brings experience, insight, relationships, and perspective that helps the whole industry grow.

Members do more than access education and resources. They shape conversations, share solutions, support one another, and help raise the standard for equine and agricultural events.