● CMEC CERTIFICATION
Programs & Events / CMEC CertificationProfessional certification for equine venue leaders.
The Certified Manager of Equine Centers program recognizes professionals who are committed to stronger facility leadership, better operations, and higher standards across equine and agricultural event venues.
● WHY IT MATTERS
A credential built for the people leading the work.
Managing an equine or agricultural event venue requires practical knowledge, operational judgment, and the ability to lead through complex facility, event, safety, staffing, and maintenance decisions.
CMEC gives professionals a pathway to strengthen that expertise, earn recognized education credits, and be acknowledged for their commitment to venue management excellence.
● CERTIFICATION PATHWAY
Education that builds toward recognition.
The League offers education and professional development opportunities that support the CMEC certification pathway, including learning through the Annual Symposium and other approved League programming.
● WHO IT’S FOR
Built for facility professionals ready to lead at a higher level.
CMEC certification is designed for facility directors, managers, operations staff, equine center professionals, fairgrounds leaders, and others pursuing long-term growth in venue management.
● GET CERTIFIED
Start your certification path.
Learn more about CMEC requirements, approved education credits, upcoming opportunities, and next steps.