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Muck Boots now Available through AEF online store!!
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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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Meghan Black riding Winning Sonita Bar
Photo Credit: Jessica Mayfield
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 publication!
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Standard First Aid with CPR -
Airdrie July 28/29, 2012 Hey Coaches and Members! Get your First Aid up to date now! AEF is happy to announce the booking of our Standard First Aid with Level C CPR Course at the Airdrie Agriculture Buidling When: July 28/29, 2012 (9am -4pm) Location: Airdrie Agriculture Building, Airdrie Cost: $115.00+GST Registration Form Click here **Minimum 10 people must register for the course to be a go.** |
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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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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 |
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
It's a lot like nuts and bolts - if the rider's nuts, the horse bolts!
~Nicholas Evans
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Congratulations to Meagan Beunder - Jump Canada Bursary Recipient
Meagan Beunder, 15, first became interested in show jumping when she was five years of age when she would attend Spruce Meadows Tournaments with her mom as a spectator. At the age of 10, Beunder, a resident of Calgary, AB, started to ride and quickly progressed from the cross-rail division to the 1.15m jumper classes. In 2011, Beunder demonstrated her versatility as a rider by winning both hunter and jumper classics at the gold level. With a goal of representing Canada at the international level, Beunder also has plans to pursue a university degree in business management once she completes high school.
Each year, Jump Canada selects worthy recipients of its Bursary program based on the strength of applications received. Elements considered in the application process include a transcript of grades and outline of academic curriculum; future educational plans; equestrian experience; commitment and dedication to their sport; a positive image within the sport; achievement of notable competition results, whether at the local, regional or national level; goals within the equestrian industry; and financial need.
For additional details regarding the Jump Canada Youth Bursary Program, please visit the Jump Canada website at www.equinecanada.ca/jumpcanada. |
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Live Outside the Box Program has started: Free Youth Prgram - Great Prizes
The AEF has a fun new program called Live Outside the Box! Get involved today and win some cool prizes!
Why not involve a little fun alongside your riding!
Our Live Outside the Box Program for ages 7-15. Riders and Horse Lovers at this age who register for the program are encouraged to log the hours they spend with their horse instead of in front of the TV and Computer and they can receive some great prizes! The top three achievers of the following categories are awarded: Highest Consecutive Screen Free Days, Lowest Number of Hours of Screen Time, Highest Number of Hours of Horse Time.
This program runs from April to September every year and is free to register!
This program has now started so get your students/children to participate now!
Registration Form
Visit our website to get full details of the program and view past winners at:
http://www.albertaequestrian.com/Recreation-Live-Outside-the-Box
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Team Alberta is seeking energetic and enthusiastic individuals to participate as Mission Staff for the 2013 Canada Summer Games being held August 2 - 17, 2013 in Sherbrooke, Quebec. The Canada Games is our nation's largest multi-sport event and plays a prominent role in developing some of Canada's premier athletes.
The Mission Staff has a key role as members of Team Alberta acting as a liaison between individual sports and all components of the Canada Games organizational structure. Up to 15 Mission Staff members representing a blend of volunteers and professional staff from a wide cross section of the sport and recreation community in Alberta will be selected.
Applications including a resume and a letter of support must be received by Friday, September 14, 2012.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact (780-422-7109, cam.berwald@gov.ab.ca) or Pat Lechelt, Assistant Chef de Mission (780-422-8309, pat.lechelt@gov.ab.ca).
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English Instructor of Beginner (IOB) Mentoring Clinic for Instructor of Beginner (IOB) Candidates
Date: June 16, 2012
For the first year ever we are pleased to offer an English Instructor of Beginner (IOB) Mentoring Clinic - For Instructor of Beginner (IOB) Candidates.
This clinic was designed by Trish Mrakawa, our English Master Evaluator and will be run/facilitated by our Master Learning Facilitator Lorraine Hill.
Location: Caprice Equestrian Enterprises Ltd. (Calgary)
Lunch: We are doing a potluck lunch so please contribute!
Cost: $75 + GST
Registration has been opened until June 13, 2012.
There are 9 spots available for your students to register for.
A waiting list will be established should we exceed the maximum number of candidates and will be considered when looking at hosting this clinic again.
The agenda for the clinic includes the following:
* Overview of the Coaching Program - IOB certification, Process of Evaluation, Evaluators, Observation tools: Rubrics, Outcomes, Lesson Plans, EAP's
* Un-mounted Lesson Practice
SMALL BREAK
* Lunge Lesson - Practice and Discussion
LUNCH BREAK
* Mounted Lesson - Practice and Discussion
* Jumping Lesson - Practice and Discussion
* Summary - Q & A
This clinic is an excellent opportunity for those candidates who want to get further mentoring before attending an Instructor of Beginner (IOB) Evaluation. Get your students and kids enrolled now! This clinic is also a great opportunity for those who are not sure if they want certification at this level to have a better understanding of what is expected. Certification at the IOB level is granted to those who are 16 years of age so please keep this in mind when registering as rubrics and other in depth tools will be utilized.
Please contact our coaching administrator to register!
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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.
Chris Irwin will be speaking on the following topics:
"Horse Sense for Human Potential"
"Frame of Body = Frame of Mind"
Along with many other great speakers/educators, there will also be a banquet, silent auction, vendor tables, childrens games and much, much more!
Stay tuned to our website for more information and announcements!
"To inspire, motivate and educate" |
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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
AEF Office, Calgary 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
- Making Ethical Decisions
For Registration please contact Erin Lundteigen, Coaching Administrator.
*All Registration Forms must be received by September 21, 2012 / Maximum 15 Spots* |
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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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