Join the League for this bi-monthly, online educational forum that shares essential information, experienced-based knowledge, policy and protocol suggestions and other valuable insights to assist in effectively managing equestrian and livestock event facilities.
Our December 2024 Forum on Facility Sponsorship Programs -- moderated by David Solum, General Manager for Horseshoe Park & long-time Sales Professional -- will address the essentials contributing to successful, mutually beneficial sponsorships.
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A ZOOM link for the online Forum will be shared to the email address provided at registration approximately 24-48 hours in advance of the Forum's start date and time. This is an admission-free educational event included among the many benefits received by League Members through their annual Membership. Thank you for being a part of our Association
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OUR ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM IS APPROACHING. REGISTER NOW TO JOIN US IN LAS VEGAS IN JANUARY 2025
The League's Annual Symposium is our most comprehensive educational/networking/collaborating event of the year. The three-day 2025 Annual Symposium will be held in Las Vegas, NV on January 13-15 at South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa. Register HERE today.
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Please reach the League at (803) 400-6978 or LeagueAEC@gmail.com
REGISTER NOW FOR THE LEAGUE'S FA101: INTRO TO FOOTING
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The League's Footing Academy FA101 - An Introduction to Footing provides attendees a comprehensive overview of proper arena footing and its required maintenance. This course's curriculum is suitable for all audiences - whether new to or well-versed in footing - and is devoted to learning about soil essentials, varying arena conditions and responding maintenance, accomplishing moisture and dust control, and adjusting for indoor vs outdoor environments. A broad range of footing content is considered, including clay, sand, soils, synthetics and arena "additives". This is course is comprised of both classroom time and arena time at the host facility.
Attendees are not required to operate equipment in this Academy but can look forward to up-close examination and discussion of maintenance equipment such as tractors, drags, watering systems/vehicles, etc.
(16) Hours Education over (2) Days of Attendance.
TO REGISTER ONLINE, please click the REGISTER button on this page (it's above when viewing on a mobile device; to the left when viewing on a browser).
TO REGISTER BY MAIL, please use this form print and send with a check payable to:
The League of Agricultural & Equine Centers PO Box 5537 Aiken, SC 29803
The League of Agricultural & Equine Centers
PO Box 5537
Aiken, SC 29803
TO RESERVE LODGING AT OUR HOST-HOTEL - SOUTH POINT HOTEL, CASINO & SPA - link here and use the League's Group Code LEA0107 to secure significantly discounted rates! This discount block expires December 17, 2024. Please book early!
REGISTER NOW FOR THE LEAGUE'S FA301: ADVANCED FOOTING
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The League's Footing Academy FA301 - Advanced Footing is a high level, hands-on training course with the intent of recognizing with certification those who achieve specific standards in producing excellent quality equine arena footing. To provide superior one-on-one training, enrollment for the Advanced course is limited, and potential registrants must meet pre-requisites and apply for admission into the course.
PRE-REQUISITES FOR THE FA301
Applicants must complete the FA301 application form and include a professional reference letter. The application is due (4) four months prior to the Advanced Footing Academy (exceptions made at the discretion of the Board of Directors). In addition, applicants may participate in a phone interview conducted by members of the League’s Footing Committee.
Selection of participants will be based upon information provided on the application, and members of the League’s Footing Committee will determine, at its sole discretion, the admission of applicants to the Advanced Academy. If selected, applicants will be notified by phone or email. From the date of notice, each participant will have 30 days to submit the applicable registration fees in full. Failure to remit payment on time will result in forfeiture of enrollment and the next applicant in line will be awarded the space.
If an applicant is not admitted to the Advanced Academy, his or her application will remain eligible for consideration for a (3) three year period from the date the application was submitted. In any given year, should the class not be completely full, The League reserves the right not to hold the Advanced Academy.
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REGISTER NOW FOR THE LEAGUE'S 6-DAY PACKAGE: THE ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM & FOOTING ACADEMY
The League's Annual Symposium is an unmatched, comprehensive educational experience that brings together in one location facility directors, managers, and their respective staff from all over North America. In a three-day format combining professional speaker presentations, facility tours, round-table discussions, networking sessions and social engagements, the League's Symposium engages various industry-specific topics to address challenges and to create invaluable opportunities for attendees to discover solutions, raise questions and meet experts in their unique professional field.
The League in partnership with Middle Tennessee State University offers recognized education credits through its Annual Symposium that form an approved curriculum culminating in the industry's only certification title, the Certified Manager of Equine Centers. For more information on the CMEC, please see our Get Certified page.
PLUS INCLUDE THE FOOTING ACADEMY FA101 COURSE
REGISTER NOW FOR THE LEAGUE'S ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM
TO ADD THE FOOTING ACADEMY FA101 COURSE IN OUR 6-DAY DISCOUNTED PACKAGE, VISIT HERE
P.O. Box 5537
Aiken, South Carolina 29803
803.400.6978
LeagueAEC@gmail.com
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