News from Alberta Equestrian Federation

The Alberta Equestrian Federation (AEF) is a member driven, nonprofit Provincial organization responsible for organizing, coordinating, sanctioning and administering equine sport and recreation in Alberta since 1978.

Membership is in excess of 12,000 individual members as well as over 100 member equine Provincial organizations and industry partners. The AEF is the only Equestrian Body recognized by Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation. As such, we are the only body to directly receive funding and to have a voice within the Alberta Government on behalf of all equestrians in Alberta.

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Vision

The Voice of Equine Alberta. The premier source for education, information and support for Alberta's entire equine community.

Mission

To assist in creating a positive environment for the enjoyment of equines through leadership and a proactive approach we promote, facilitate, and coordinate equestrian related activities in Alberta.

Contact Us

Executive Director

Sonia Dantu

Marketing/Program Support
Wendy Kemble

Competitions
Allison Blackmore

Coaching
Jessica Paul

Memberships

Rita Bernard

AEF President
Dixie Crowson

Suite 100

251 Midpark Blvd SE

Calgary, AB T2X 1S3

Phone: 403.253.4411

1.877.463.6233

Fax: 403.252.5260

www.albertaequestrian.com

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*** IMPORTANT UPDATE ***

Due to structural damage at the Red Deer Lodge our Conference and AGM has moved to the

HOLIDAY INN, 6500 - 67 Street Red Deer, AB. The meeting room location is Winspear East. The Holiday Inn is offering a room rate for attendees of $119.00. Please call today to make your reservation

1-800-661-4961

Join us for an exciting day full of educational and informative seminars, plus a Silent Auction!! All auction proceeds support our Youth Program "Live Outside the Box" This auction will have loads of great items to bid on!

Conference Schedule with Registration Form and Auction Donation Form.

The AEF Board Nomination Forms are also available now. If you would like to become a part of the Volunteer Board and help the AEF accomplish our Vision and Mission; please download a nomination form and get it back to us as soon as possible.

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Grand Door Prize!

A room for 2 at the Red Deer Lodge with Breakfast for 2 and 2 tickets to the Mane Event
April 29 - May 1, 2011

(Winners must be present to claim the prize)

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NEW!! Wild Rose Year-End Awards

For 2011 the AEF is please to introduce a year end awards program, as part of the Wild Rose provincial competition program.

Awards will be given on an overall provincial basis as well as on a zone basis using the 8 Alberta Provicial Sport Zones (view large map) and will consist of the following:

AWARDS (tentative - subject to revision)

1.     AEF Wild Rose Zone Class - Champion and Reserve
2.     AEF Wild Rose Zone Division - Champion and Reserve
3.     AEF Wild Rose Provincial Class Champion
4.     AEF Wild Rose Junior Provincial Division Champion
5.     AEF Wild Rose Adult Provincial Division Champion
6.     AEF Wild Rose Provincial Equitation: High Point Awards

Competitors must register to the awards program, and may then accumulate points toward a variety of year end awards. Once registered, competitors may accumulate points toward those awards at AEF Wild Rose-sanctioned competitions, as well as at competitions that are not Wild Rose-sanctioned (some restrictions apply). Please note: results from at least one Wild Rose-sanctioned show must be submitted over the course of the year for any non-sanctioned results to be tabulated toward year end awards.

Points earned at Wild Rose sanctioned shows will by multiplied by two (2), meaning points will be worth twice as much over points earned at non Wild-Rose sanctioned shows.

Results from Wild Rose-sanctioned shows will be submitted to the AEF office by the show. Registered participants are responsible for submitting results earned at non-Wild Rose-Santioned competitions to the AEF office, by submitting the Results Reporting Form (available form the AEF office) and a copy of the show prizelist within 10 days of the end of the show.

For more information please visit the website and to register for the program please click on the following link: Wild Rose Awards Registration Form

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AEF MEMBERS SAVE!!!

MEMBER'S PRIORITY PROGRAM

Did you know that just by being an AEF Member you are entitled to discounts offered from our Business Members Priority Program? Check out our Priority Members and what you can save by simply shopping with them! Visit our Members Priority Program page to contact these businesses directly and start shopping with them today

Equine in Motion - Equine Massage Therapy Services. Some issues that you may recognize are short-striding, stiffness in movement, bucking or crow hopping, not picking up a particular lead, and head tossing. Discounts on massage packages for current AEF Members.

Higher Trails Outfitters for Life - Offers 10% off all products and courses offered to AEF Members.

Hoof & Paw Bodyworkers Ltd. - Equine and Canine massage, also providing continuing education services to Industry Professionals. Offering 5% discount for current AEF Members.

Outpost at Warden Rock Ltd. - Backcountry lodge and cabins nestled between Banff National Park and the Ya Ha Tinda Ranch. Stay 3 days and get the 4th day free!! for all current AEF Members.

Horse Canada - The Health and care magazine for Canadian horse lovers. Horse Canada offers a 25% discount on publications to AEF Members.

Horse Sport - The Canadian magazine for Equestrian Sport offers AEF Members a 25% discount on publications.

Martin Deerline - Offers up to 23% off new John Deere Equipment at Martin Equipment and Deerline sales to all AEF Members.

Kubota - Offers a 18% discount to AEF Members on MSRP Kubota Power Units and a 10% discount on MSRP Kubota Attachments.

Prairie Coast Equipment - Offers a full line of John Deere Agriculture and Lawn & Garden Equipment. Up to 23% discount on John Deere equipment & attachments for AEF Members.

Reverence Stables - Complete Equine Wellness facility. Introductory lesson package: 10% Discount given to all AEF Members.

Spiritual Equine Connection - Equine assisted learning method of therapy that thinks outside the classroom. 10% discount off group rates given to all current AEF Members.

Syner G Apparel & Solutions - Team apparel, promotional products and embroidery for all your corporate, association or team needs. 15% Discount

given to all AEF Members, call Russ at 403-978-2589.

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HAPPY TRAILS!!