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March 11, 2011

Issue No. 16

Upcoming Events:

 

AEF AGM

Holiday Inn

Red Deer, AB

March 19, 2011
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Northlands Farm & Ranch Show

Edmonton, AB 

March 31 - April 2, 2011

 

Women's Confidence Clinic

Spruce Grove, AB

April 1 - 3, 2011

For more information or to Register 

 

Equine Psychology

and Behaviour with Nettie Barr

April 6, 2011
Grande Prairie Regional College Campus
Information Poster

Registration Form 

 

The Mane Event
 

Westerner Park 

Red Deer, AB

April 29 - May 1, 2011

 


STAY TUNED FOR MANY MORE UPCOMING EVENTS FOR 2011!!  

About Us 

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.

Maggie 

Photo Credit: Rob Stratton

 

 

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  

 

Driving   

Photo Credit: Brenda Hagen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*** IMPORTANT UPDATE ***
AEF CONFERENCE AND AGM

    
Due to unexpected low numbers, the conference has been cancelled.  However, your participation in the AGM is encouraged and we look forward to your attendance.

 

The AGM will be held on March 19, 2011 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm at the Holiday Inn on 67th Street in Red Deer in the David Thompson East room.
 

There will be a short board meeting following the AGM to elect the new Officers to the AEF board for 2011.

 

Please note that in order to vote at the AGM, you must have a current AEF membership;  memberships will be checked at the door.

 

 

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LIVE OUTSIDE THE BOX
 
Everything Is More Fun When It's Real!

 

 

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Dust off those boots, get outside and have some fun with a horse.  You could win some great prizes for doing just that. 


We want you 
to spend less time in front of the TV and computer and spend more time outside being active. Less Screen Time and More Horse Time = Great Prizes!!  It's that easy! 
 

This creative program has stirred up a lot of interest and enthusiasm over the years.  
 
 

AEF members from all over Alberta aged 7-15 are leaving the TV and computer behind and getting out and spending more time with their horse. Not surprisingly we receive a lot of support from parents too!

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oung members keep track of how they are spending their time New this year from April 1st until September 30th 

of each year and win great prizes.    You don't even have to own a horse to participate!  If you are 7-15 years old and want to Live Outside the Box, you can contact our office.
 

Download the registration package
Download the Guidelines for 2011
NEW - Print off the 2011 calendar tracking pages (To be eligible for prizes you must keep track of your time for at least  2 months)
 
 

** NOTE: Each member is eligible to be a prize recipient twice between the ages of 7 & 15 and will receive a participant certificate for each year enrolled in the program

 

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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.
 

Healing Soles Ltd - Equine Assisted Learning is a Therapy where chlients learn about themselves and over come their personal barriers through interactions with horses.  Discounts available to AEF Members.
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HAPPY TRAILS!!