League of Agricultural & Equine Centers

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WINTER FOOTING ACADEMIES & ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM

January 23-27, 2026

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WINTER FOOTING ACADEMIES IN SHELBYVILLE

January 23-24, 2026

Open to all League Members including Center and Affiliate Members, the League is excited to host its Annual Winter Footing Academy at the State's largest event facility, the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration.

Make plans to attend either the FA101: Introduction to Footing or the FA301: Advanced Footing (application acceptance required). Both Academies encompass two days of in-person education and skills building directed by industry professionals.

To learn more about Academy Curriculums and Pre-Requisites, please link to our

Footing Academy Page.

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ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM IN OPRYLAND

January 26-28, 2026

The League's Annual Symposium is an extraordinary, once-a-year opportunity to join other Ag & Equine Industry professionals to serve the growth and stability of our shared community through education, networking and authentic fellowship.

We encourage agricultural and equine facility management and staff, event producers and hosts, sanctioning organization members, young professionals and all those seeking to advance a safe, successful and enduring agricultural and equine event industry.

COME TO MUSIC CITY AND

TOUR Event Facilities
ROUNDTABLE with leaders and operators of A&E Centers as well as with industry event organizers, promoters and others in national breed/discipline organizations
LEARN from Industry leaders and experts on turnkey A&E Topics
MEET Industry service/product suppliers and grow your resources
JOIN educational sessions covering business management, center operations and event management

...and beyond this, genuinely ENJOY group hospitality, lunches, dinners and local outings to Nashville's

Symposium Schedules are currently tentative.

Check back here for updated itinerary links soon.

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AT OUR HOST HOTEL NOW

Click on the image above to link to the League's discount lodging opportunities

WHAT HAVE PAST ATTENDEES ENJOYED MOST ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM?

Learning More about Sponsor Products & Services
Meeting New People with Shared Interests
Participating in Speaker Sessions Covering Valuable Industry Insights & Fresh News

Networking with Other Industry Members
Touring Other Equine & Ag Facilities
Discussing Current Industry Topics in Roundtable Sessions

The League of Agricultural & Equine Centers

P.O. Box 5537

Aiken, South Carolina 29803

803.400.6978

LeagueAEC@gmail.com

2024 League of Agricultural & Equine Centers

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