Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet

Shelbyville Convention Center

January 31, 2026

219 7th Street Shelbyville, KY 40065

Join us for the 2025 Awards Banquet at the Shelbyville Conference Center. Doors open at 5pm with cocktail hour. Dinner at 6pm followed immediately by awards.

Awards Banquet Registration

For your convenience we have secured a block of rooms at the Candlewood Suites Shelbyville. Please follow the link to book your stay.

MSEDA Banquet Room Block

EDUCATION SCHEDULE

9:00-9:45a Annual Business Meeting

Join the MSEDA Board of Directors for recaps from the 2025 year and goals for 2026. Members will have the opportunity to approve the slate for new board member positions.

9:50-10:20 Safety in Eventing Update

Rusty Lowe will be presenting on recent initiatives, changes and rule changes.

10:30-11:30a How to Mentally Ride Your Best Test with Dr Ashley Samson, Sports Psychologist

Dr Samson will present tactics for members to stay present during competition to master their nerves, remember their tests and courses, and be able to present their horse to the best of their ability. 

11:40-12:10p Your First FEI with Cavin Allen

Cavin Allen will share tips and tricks on how to enter your first FEI event, including answering questions about the FEI horse and rider registration process. 

12:10-1:45p Lunch Break

1:45-2:30p Peter Gray, topic TBA

2:45-4:15p Panel Discussion- How to Ride Your Best Test, tips from judges, trainers, and young horse and rider enthusiasts Peter Gray and Susan Posner will share their wealth of knowledge with our membership to help competitors ride their best rounds at a show. They will answer questions from the membership to tailor the conversation to what you want to hear about!