AEF members save!  Click on the logo to take you to the listing of AEF business members that offer great discounts for AEF members.  Help support our business members and save money at the same time! 
 

New for potential Business Members - the AEF is now offering membership for your business to run year to year vs calendar year memberships! This is a very exciting addition to the membership benefits. For more information and to start receiving your member benefits contact Wendy at marketing@albertaequestrian.com

 
Online Store has been Upgraded

We have also made shopping with the AEF easier for you and are excited to launch our improved Online Store!!  Watch for new products coming soon.

Donations Made Easy  
Please consider a donation to the Alberta Equestrian Federation for any amount.  Each year, the AEF can apply for the Alberta Community Spirit Donation Grant to match your donation.   

The donation grant provides an opportunity for eligible non-profit organizations to receive a provincial grant. The grant is based on total annual cash donations from individual Albertans that have been received by an eligible organization over a 12-month fiscal period. The grant can be used to support an organization's operations, programs and/or capital projects. The maximum grant available is $25,000 up to a maximum of $50,000 over three years. A minimum total of $1,000 in eligible cash donations needs to be received prior to applying for a grant.

This grant goes toward supporting our programs and educational scholarship given out each year to AEF members.

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The Millarville Ride for STARS was another success this year, celebrating its 19th year raising over $100,000, bringing the cumulative total to over an astonishing $900,000. 

"Riders of all ages came out to support the cause and enjoy a day with family and friends," said Laura Palmer, Chair, STARS Millarville Ride Planning Committee, "It was great to see the variety of riders involved who represented a wide range of experience and skill, as well as the many families who took part."
Many of the riders have personal connections to STARS, with family or friends who have been flown by STARS.

"The overwhelming support and enthusiasm from the community has been tremendous,' said Matt Reiser, STARS Event Manager. "Next year's event will celebrate the 20th anniversary, and we hope the event will reach the $1 million mark."

After a hearty breakfast 256 riders set out around noon for a breathtaking ride just west of Longview. The riders were treated to a BBQ dinner and a silent and live auction which included many generously donated items from businesses in the community.

Approximately 75 per cent of STARS funding comes from fundraising and community support. In 2010, STARS flew over 30 missions to the Millarville, Longview, Black Diamond, Turner Valley, Priddis and Bragg Creek communities. In total, STARS flew 1,453 times across Alberta and eastern British Columbia responding to a critically ill or injured patient.

STARS is a charitable non-profit organization that has responded to more than 21,000 emergencies since it began in 1985. STARS provides service 24 hours a day, seven days a week from bases in Calgary, Edmonton and Grande Prairie. STARS unique model of community, corporate and government support allows the organization to continue innovating excellence in patient care.

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Para-Equestrian Canada Announces Recipients of Series One Competition Grants
 

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