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AEF now has Twitter!
You can also find us on Facebook!
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Muck Boots Soon Coming to AEF Online Store!!
Keep an eye on the AEF store as Muck Boots will soon be available!
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FREE Program for kids aged 7-15
Dust off those boots, get outside and have some fun with a horse. You could win some great prizes for doing just that.
Program runs April 1st-September 30th.
For more information and to register please visit our website.
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Ride & Drive Hour Rewards Extended!!
We have now extended our Ride and Drive Program to reach 2000 hours. New Hour levels and prizes have been added for those that reach 1300, 1600, and 2000 hours!
Participants whom have already achieved the 1000 hour level are welcome to continue their venture with the Ride and Drive program from the 1000 mark to reach the new levels.
New members joining the Ride and Drive Program, are encouraged to begin and continue their venture with new great prizes being added to the program and a higher landmark to reach, extending the program's fun and enjoyment!
For those who need additional log book pages to record hours and new hour submission forms, they can be accessed on our website at the following link: https://www.albertaequestrian.com/Recreation-Ride-Drive
For any questions regarding the program, please contact the Coaching Administrator at
coaching@albertaequestrian.com or
403-253-4411 ext 3.
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SEND US YOUR PHOTOS!
Photo Credit: Sarah Oliviera
The AEF is always looking for photos of its members and their equine partners. Send us your photo and it might be featured in an upcoming e-news!
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Photography Workshop
The Alberta Equestrian Federation
Presents
Linda Finstad
of a Sharper Image Photography
August 12, 2012
at Reverence Stables
12:00pm - 5:30pm
Price: $114.45
Registration Deadline is August 1, 2012
Return Completed forms with payment to: fax 403-252-5260 |
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Horsemanship Clinic
Alberta Equestrian Federation
Presents
Linda Fitzpatrick of Reverence Stables
August 12, 2012
at Reverence Stables
9:00am - 5:00pm
$157.50 Horse/Rider Fee
(min/max 6 participants)
$31.50 Auditor Fee
Registration Deadline is August 1, 2012
Return completed forms and payment to:
fax: 403-252-5260
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ATTENTION:
AEF Business Members
Provincial Associations
Affiliate Organizations
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 members, your event will be publicized to thousands of AEF members.
Please contact Nicole 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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MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
AEF Wildrose Ride: Sept 16, 2012
AEF Annual Conference: Nov 16-18,2012
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To have your Alberta Show added to the AEF Show Calendar please send request to
To have your Alberta Event added to the AEF Events Calendar please send your request to Nicole McLaughlin. |
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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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Quote of the Month
"No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle."
~Winston Churchill
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Two Horses Confirmed Infected with Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) in New Mexico (NM), United States - Import Restrictions Updated
May 3, 2012-Two horses in the state of New Mexico, Otero County, were confirmed with Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) on April 20, 2012. This is the first detection of active VS in the United States since 2010.
The World Organization for Animal Health has posted a notification on its web site at:
http://bit.ly/IJcDah.
Canada is currently free of vesicular stomatitis. It was last diagnosed in Canada in 1949. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has notified Equine Canada it is taking the following immediate action to safeguard the Canadian herd:
* The importation of horses from the State of New Mexico will be prohibited (except for Canadian horses returning from New Mexico, please see below) until further notice.
* For horses coming from the United States, from all other states, the following requirement, which will need to be certified by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), applies:
During the previous twenty-one (21) days, the animal(s) in this shipment has/have not been in the state of New Mexico.
* For Canadian horses going to and returning from the United States:
Horses coming from New Mexico already need an import permit due to piroplasmosis concerns and clients therefore cannot bring their horses back to Canada from New Mexico on the original Canadian export certificate.
Instead, it is necessary that they bring their animals back to Canada with an import permit and a USDA health certificate containing *supplementary certification.
OR
Move their horses to **alternate states and establish residency in that state for at least 21 days prior to export to Canada. In that case, the horses will be returning to Canada on a USDA health certificate that includes a statement for non-residency in New Mexico during the last 21 days prior to export to Canada (i.e. During the previous twenty-one (21) days, the animal(s) in this shipment has/have not been in the state of New Mexico).
For more information visit: Equine Canada Website |
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***SADDLE THEFT***
There was a recent theft at a local riding facility in the Calgary area, quite a few saddles were stolen, we're sorry for those that lost theirs.
Did you know that the AEF offers Tack Insurance for only $27 a year? You can add this at any time to your AEF membership! Contact us to cover yourself. |
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A Request from Equine Canada:
Survey: Strategic Plan, Foundational Statements Validation
Dear Equine Canada member:
Over the past several months, we have been engaging members in a series of consultative discussions to review the organization's current foundational statements and to determine future priorities. To date, more than 150 individuals representing various perspectives have been engaged in reviewing and refining the key elements of the organization's future strategic plan. The meeting reports from both the November and February planning sessions are available on Equine Canada's website at www.equinecanada.ca.
We are now at the point where we want to validate our foundational statements and to provide you, our members, with the opportunity to help us ensure that we have accurately captured the essential components that should be contained in each of the following statements. While there may be different ways of stating it, we want to hear to what extent you believe that the following statement capture the critically important components of Equine Canada's story so that both internal and external stakeholders have a clear sense of who we are, where we are going, and what we believe in the most.
This survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. The Strategic Planning Committee thanks you for participating in this survey.
Survey: http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22F9CDX7SWJ
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ATTENTION: CERTIFIED COACHES/INSTRUCTORS
The Calgary Stampede Light Horse Committee would welcome proposals from western and english certified coaches to participate in Horse Haven at the Calgary Stampede by giving short demonstrations in designated breed booths on:
- Saddling/Unsaddling a horse
- Health Checks
- Conformation
The intended audience for these demonstrations are people of all ages who are new to horses but may be interested for themselves or their kids. In all of our programming and displays in Horse Haven, the Light Horse Committee's goal is to educate people about horses and to promote horses and riding as a lifelong recreational and leadership opportunity for all ages. They intend for the demonstrations to take place in Horse Haven, utilizing the space occupied by the breeds, and using these horses for the demos. The demos (approx 20-30 minutes with time for Q & A) would take place at scheduled times throughout each day, for the duration of the Stampede (July 6-15, 2012).
They are aiming for approximately three demos per day.
Interested coaches can contact Lisa Hardy at lisajhardy@gmail.com for more information, or to volunteer.
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NCCP Equestrian Specific Theory Course
NCCP Equestrian Theory Course June 2 & 3, 2012
Whitemud Equine Learning Centre, Edmonton Alberta
NOTE: This course is very strongly recommended prior to Coach Evaluation, and prior to Instructor Evaluation.
Includes the following modules:
- Equestrian Teaching and Learning
- Planning an Equestrian Lesson
- Analyzing Beginner Equestrian Performance
Click Here for the Registration Form
*All Registration Forms must be received by May 25, 2012 Maximum 20 people*
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Chris Irwin will be Keynote Speaker at
AEF Annual Conference
The AEF Annual Conference is coming up on November 16-18, 2012. We are very excited to have Chris Irwin as a keynote speaker at our conference, along with many other great speakers/educators. Stay tuned to our website for more information and announcements!
"To inspire, motivate and educate" |
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DANGER DETECTIVE - Is Now Online For Kids!
Horses are the #1 cause of animal-related injuries!! So, let's learn how to stay safe and have fun on a horse farm. When armed with safety knowledge, injuries can be prevented!
www.EquiMania.ca
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Help us Grow our "Herd" of Programs
Please consider a donation to the Alberta Equestrian Federation. All amounts big or small qualify for the AEF's application to the Alberta Community Spirit Donation Grant to match your donation amount.
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 scholarships given out each year to AEF members.
The AEF will apply for a matching government grant, which effectively doubles any contribution from an individual. Help us reach our goal of raising $10,000 in cash donations this year.
Help us grow our "herd" of great programs. Together we can make a difference in Alberta for our equine community.
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What's New and Exciting
EQUINE CANADA SPORT LICENSE HOLDERS
All Alberta residents who require an Equine Canada Sport License to participate at Equine Canada sanctioned competitions must have a current AEF membership.
As per Equine Canada 2012 General Regulations: "ARTICLE A203 GENERAL RULES-INDIVIDUAL SPORT LICENSES - 1. All individual Sport License holders residing in a Participating Province must purchase a membership from that PSO [AEF]."
If you have purchased your 2012 Equine Canada Sport License and have not yet renewed your AEF Membership for 2012, please make arrangements to renew your AEF membership immediately.
RENEW YOUR AEF MEMBERSHIP ONLINE
It's easy, convenient and FAST! You can renew your AEF membership and print each family member's card immediately. Click here to login and sign up now. Remember - your 2011 membership expired on December 31, 2011.
Or complete this form and return to our office: Membership Form
AEF members save! Click on this 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 Marketing.
We have made shopping with the AEF easier for you and are excited to launch our improved Online Store!! Watch for new products coming soon. |
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NCCP Equestrian Theory Course September 29 & 30, 2012
This course is highly recommended prior to Coach Evaluation and is a requirement prior to Instructor Evaluation. The course will include the following topics:
- Teaching and Learning
- Lesson Planning
- Analyzing Performance
- Making Ethical Decisions (MED)
Course date: September 29 & 30, 2012
at the AEF office located in Calgary
If you are interested in registering for either of these courses please contact Erin Lundteigen, Coaching Administrator in the AEF Office, 403-253-4411 ext 3 or 1-877-463-6233 for more information.
We look forward to your participation! |
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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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