CourseWalk App
For those of you that have an IPhone/IPad there is an app that has been designed specifically for Eventers by Eventers! It uses GPS technology to record and display your x-ctry course, recommended for amateurs and professionals. It is in the "sports" category or search CourseWalk - $4.99 |
AEF Wild Rose Ride
Ride it or drive it!
September 22, 2012
West Bragg Creek, AB
Visit with old friends and meet new ones! This day will be full of adventure and fun for the whole family. Stay tuned for more details.
The AEF is stepping out of its traditional role and exploring innovative services for under-represented groups, the proceeds from the Wild Rose Ride will go to support of some of these new programs. |
Nomimate Your Coach
or Instructor
The Equine Canada/NCCP National Coaching Awards recognize Coaches and Instructors from all disciplines and contexts who exemplify the coaching and teaching practices of the National Coaching Certification Program.
Nominees may come from all corners of the country, and are recognized for their contribution to the sport as a teacher and coach, whether their students are active in competitive sport, or are recreational sport participants.
Members are encouraged to nominate any coach or instructor who they feel deserves recognition |
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Attention AEF Business Members, Associations and Affililate Members.
The AEF is always exploring ways to bring educational clinics to local riders throughout Alberta.
The AEF welcomes the opportunity to partner on an existing clinic or to support a new clinic. The AEF can help with developing ideas, registering participants, providing educational handouts, promoting the event and so on. As a business member, your event will be publicized to thousands of AEF members.
Please contact Wendy in the AEF Office if you are interested in a mutually beneficial partnership in support of education.
Help the AEF enhance the well-being of Alberta equines and their riders.
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The AEF is pleased to announce that we have received our first shipment of the Horse Savvy Day Planners. These planners have room for all your information and details from a contact list, veterarian and farrier records, expenses, show results and much more!
You can go to our online store to order your copy today or include it on your membership form with your annual renewal.
Our Price: $ 30.00 (includes gst and shipping & handling)
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Equine First Aid SAVES the LIVES of HORSES!
Trainers, Farriers and Vets, OH MY! Under one roof for one weekend only, have all your equine health and first aid questions answered by a team of experts, including Dr. Brian Taylor - Adjunct Professor from the U of C Department of Veterinary Medicine! The Alberta Equestrian Federation (AEF) has partnered with Equi-Health Canada for a fun, action packed weekend to help horse owners learn some very important first aid techniques for their equine friends.
The clinic will be held at the Cochrane Agricultural Arena November 25 - 27, 2011. The program is intense and was developed to help you be more prepared when your horse needs you most.
YOU WILL LEARN:
- what to do if your horse suffers a severe laceration - anywhere on its body!How to deal with eye injuries and infections
- How to get your horse out of sink holes and deep mud
- What to do about hoof puncture wounds
- What hoof diseases to watch for, including some "old cowboy signs" you may be surprised to hear!
- When to call the equine dentist, vet or farrier
- How to detect colic and what you can do about it
- What to do about collapse, shock and choke
- How you can manipulate and stretch your horse before riding to ease pain in your horse, prevent injury and eliminate "cold back"
- How to give injections and worming medicine
- Common winter injuries and health concerns and when to blanket
- Naturopathic (and cheaper!) remedies for many common ailments
You may register online or contact Heather at 403-700-9152 or by email at courses@equi-healthcanada.com |
Equine biosecurity
Workshops
Protect your horses by developing and implementing a disease control and prevention program. Attend a free AEF Equine Biosecurity Workshop to learn the importance of risk assessments, complete a risk assessment form and discuss risk management strategies with a veterinarian with your horses in mind! For details and to register for an upcoming workshop please go to
Workshop participants will be entered to win a Mobile Biosecurity Kit, stocked with supplies to help you manage disease risk while away from home.
Registration closes 7 days prior to the scheduled workshop. Please visit the website for more detailed information on these upcoming workshops. Click here to view the workshop schedule and register. Funding for this project was made available through Growing Forward, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. Together, the governments of Canada and Alberta are investing $273 million over five years (2009-2013) for flexible and innovative programs for Alberta's agriculture industry. |
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:Office will be closed Dec 26 - Jan 4, 2012 AEF Annual AGM - March 17, 2012 AEF Wildrose Ride - Sept 22, 2012
AEF Annual Conference - Nov 2012(TBA)
Happy Trails!
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The Alberta Equestrian Federation
Suite 100, 251 Midpark Blvd SE
Calgary, AB T2X 1S3
403-253-4411
1-866-463-6233
Fax: 403-252-5260
www.albertaequestrian.com
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"If you do not share freedom with your horse, he cannot share anything with you." |
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What's New and Exciting
Alberta Bits Member Magazine
You should have received your annual membership renewal with the Fall issue of Alberta Bits by now. We hope that you enjoyed the latest issue. If for any reason you have not received your copy please contact Wendy at the Office.
Are you looking for ways to promote your Business? Why not let the AEF help you. For article and advertising options with Alberta Bits please click here, or if you would like information on how to become a Business Member please click here.
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 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
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 in 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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Win a Membership in the "Ride and Drive" Program
List your favorite trail (not yet shown on the map) and you can win a free membership in the Ride and Drive Program!
If you're already actively using Alberta's great equestrian trail system, why not note the hours you've spent on the trail and "collect" them through our Ride and Drive program. For 2011, provide us with the information on your favorite trail (photos are great too). You will be entered into a draw to win a FREE 2012 membership in the Ride and Drive Program. In addition to a free membership, we will include your favourite trail riding photo in an upcoming issue of Alberta Bits magazine and publish a 150 word article on a trail riding escapade you've recently had. One trail and one registration, other restrictions may apply.
The Alberta Ride and Drive program rewards riders and drivers of horses for logging the hours they spend riding or driving! It is open to riders/drivers of all disciplines, including therapeutic & Vaulting, whether competing, schooling, or simply having fun with their horse! Even those who rent a horse are eligible to participate. There is no age restriction...it's for the young and the young-at-heart!
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Recommendations for Worm Control in Adult Horses in a Cold Climate
Worm control programs are best viewed in the context of a yearly cycle starting at the time of year when worm transmission to horses changes from negligible to probable. In the northern states with cold harsh winters, this is in the spring when temperatures begin to moderate and grass begins to grow. Eggs of intestinal strongyles of horses do not survive and develop on pasture to any significant level during the cold winter months, although small numbers of infective L3 already on pasture in the late fall may survive into the spring. However, L3 that survive over the winter, will die fairly rapidly once the temperatures rise in the spring. Since worm transmission begins again in the spring, this is the time when the worm control cycle begins.
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2011 Live Outside The Box Winners! Congratulations!
Highest Number of Hours of Horse Time
1st - Katelyn Golka age 11 Androssan, Alberta 2nd - Lindsey Stevenson age 13 Red Deer, Alberta 3rd - Deshann Valentine age 11 Sundre, AB Lowest Number of Hours of Screen Time 1st - Christ-Lee Ferguson age 14 Edson, Alberta 2nd - Carlie Wells age 10 Strathmore , Alberta 3rd - Jesse Linderman age 13 Blairmore, Alberta Highest Consecutive Screen Free Days 1st - Rebekah Ferguson age 9 Edson, Alberta 2nd - Emma Quinn age 12 Calgary, Alberta 3rd - Mirthe Hazenberg age 15 Thorchild, Alberta |
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Condolences go out to Eric Lamaze on the passing of Hickstead
AEF, Equine Canada and the Canadian Equestrian Team extend our heartfelt condolences to Eric Lamaze and Torrey Pines Stables, the Fleischhacker family and Ashland Stables, and long-time groom, Delphine Roustan, on the sudden passing away of their stallion Hickstead.
"Hickstead and Eric have been one of equestrianism's most legendary partnerships," said Akaash Maharaj, CEO of Equine  Canada and the Canadian Equestrian Team. "Our team, our sport and our country grieve with Eric, Delphine and the Fleischhacker family on the passing of one of Canada's greatest equine heroes." Together, Hickstead and Lamaze brought Canada gold and silver medals at the 2008 Olympic Games, won a vast array of titles and championships and topped the global rankings. Hickstead passed away shortly after completing the course at the Rolex FEI World Cup in Verona, Italy. Out of respect for Hickstead, riders from across the world entered the ring dismounted and immediately cancelled the class. "We will always be grateful for the time and triumphs we all shared with Hickstead," said Maharaj. "We know that generations of future equestrians will draw inspiration from his life." |
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Canadian Horse Journal
As Canada's leading source for horse health and training, Canadian Horse Journal covers all breeds and disciplines with features on horse health issues, training with industry professionals, breed profiles, behind-the-scenes  coverage of major events, new products, contests and much more. CHJ includes the Pacific & Prairie regional supplement, which focuses specifically on news and issues relating to Western Canada.
Canadian Horse Journal offers reduced-rate subscriptions to members of the Alberta Equestrian Federation. Subscriptions include 11 issues per year and the digital edition free. Please visit this link for more information (link to our flyer here), or www.HORSEJournals.com to subscribe. Subscribers are also eligible for further reduced rates on gift subscriptions ordered through our website, just in time for the holidays. If horses are your passion, Canadian Horse Journal is your magazine. |
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"Buck" The Documentary about Buck Brannaman
The Plaza Theatre in Calgary is going to show the film "BUCK" which will open this Friday, November 18 and play for 1 week only to Thursday, November 24. This will be the last place you will be able to view it in Alberta.
Check out the following links / websites: "Buck" - a documentary about Buck Brannaman (see the attached link for information about the film which has won awards: (http://buckthefilm.com/) (http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2011/jun/26/true-story-horse-whisperer-buck-brannaman)
Buck also was interviewed on David Letterman: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgODtIs4Ugc |
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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.
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. |
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