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MEMBER PHOTO
Photo: Gabriele Klotz riding Boozer on a Date
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! |
ATTENTION: Membership News
DID YOU KNOW . . . your 2012 Equine Canada Sport Licence is NOT VALID unless you have purchased your 2012 AEF Membership. Please arrange to immediately renew or purchase your 2012 AEF Membership. Renew online or download the membership form here.
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 1, 2012
16 MONTH membership forms are now available for purchase for new members. Membership expires December 31, 2013. Click here to download the application form or renew online.
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NCCP Fall Equestrian Theory Courses
Calgary September 29/30, 2012 (AEF Office)Edmonton October 27/28, 2012 (Whitemud Equine Learning Center)
This course is a great course for equestrians who want to learn more about the following modules:
- Equestrian Teaching and Learning
- Planning an Equestrian Lesson
- Analyzing Beginner Equestrian Performance
- Making Ethical Decisions
The course is a 2 day classroom based course taught by our highly certified Learning Facilitators. It is open for anyone to attend.
Participants will receive a workbook, reference manual and certificates of completion.
It is also highly recommended as a training course for those wishing to receive future Instructor and Coach certification.
Please contact the AEF Coaching Administrator if you are interested in registering at coaching@albertaequestrian.com or 403-253-4411 ext 3. |
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2012 AEF & EC General Performance Judges Clinic with Lorraine Gilchrist.
What: AEF is pleased to host an EC General Performance Judging Clinic with Lorraine Gilchrist
When: Saturday October 13th and Sunday October 14th , 2012 (8h30am to 4h30pm)
Where: Olds College, AB
Who: All individuals interested in General Performance Judging
Why: To apply for certified GP judge status, to update judges status, to add coaching hours for coaches and to learn about GP.
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AEF One-Day Dressage Judges Clinic
When: Saturday October 27th 2012
Where: AEF Boardroom (pending)
What: AEF Provincial Dressage Judges Clinic
Who: Applicants from the April Clinic (priority) and anyone interested in learning more about Dressage
Why: To certify the applicants who attended the April clinic (primarily) and to offer an educational clinic for anyone interested in Dressage.
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NCCP Competition Coach Workshop
Lethbridge November 24/25, 2012 (Lethbridge College)
This course is a more advanced course for equestrians who want to learn more about the following modules:
- Designing an Equestrian Sport Program
- Managing an Equestrian Sport Program
- Training Mental Skills for Equestrian Sport
The course is a 2 day classroom based course taught by our highly certified Learning Facilitator, Lorraine Hill. It is open for anyone to attend. Participants will receive a workbooks and certificates of completion.
It Is also highly recommended as a training course for those wishing to receive future Instructor and Coach certification.
Please contact the AEF Coaching Administrator if you are interested in registering at coaching@albertaequestrian.com or 403-253-4411 ext 3.
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2013 Horse Savvy Day Planners
AEF is partnering with Horse Savvy to bring you the very popular day planners once again!
Day Planners are now available for pre-order with an anticipated shipping date of early October. Order through our online store or with your 2013 AEF membership renewal.
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Muck Boots available through the AEF online store!!
Get ready for winter Arctic Sport Boots now available
Click here to start shopping:
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To have your Alberta Show added to the AEF Show Calendar please send your request to
To have your Alberta Event added to the AEF Events Calendar please send your request to Nicole Worthylake. |
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Alberta Equestrian Federation
Suite 100, 251 Midpark Blvd SE
Calgary, AB T2X 1S3
403-253-4411
1-877-463-6233
Fax: 403-252-5260
www.albertaequestrian.com
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HAVE YOU SIGNED UP YET?
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS SEPT. 9th!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!!!
Don't miss out on this great day with awesome food, family, friends and fun! All this for an extremely good cause and we need your support to help our Therapeutic Riding Groups!
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ATTENTION!!!
AEF Members who were unable to Vote, Register to Vote or Declined a vote on the Equine Canada Proposed Bylaw Changes
We need to hear from you!
The AEF had responses from many members, that they were either unable to vote, unable to register to vote or were declined a vote on the proposed Equine Canada Bylaw Changes. If you were one of those members, and regardless how you wanted to vote, the AEF would like to hear from you. Please email us as soon as possible indicating your full name and if possible your AEF membership number. It's important to the AEF that you were able to share your voice.
Thank You!
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Ri de and Drive 1000 Hour Level Achiever!
The AEF would like to congratulate Meghan Black for reaching the 1000 hour level in the Ride and Drive program! Way to go Meghan!
 My name is Meghan Black and my mount for the past nine years (and counting ...) is a 2000 15.1hh sorrel AQHA mare named Winning Sonita Bar or "Sunny". I'm originally from Calgary, but I'm presently in Edmonton finishing my Masters in Geology at the University of Alberta. Thanks to my Dad, Sunny travels with me to school allowing me to ride all year! I was so proud when I achieved my goal of 1000 hours over one year in 2011! I was shocked at how quickly the hours in the saddle added up! Especially since Sunny and I train continuously for the all-around events at the open shows across Alberta. I can't wait to log another thousand!
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The Ride and Drive Program is a great program to keep equestrians motivated and staying active! Simply register for the program and receive your very own Ride and Drive Log book, pen, welcome certificate and letter and start logging the hours you spend in the saddle and or driving your horse to win some great prizes! The hours you log never expire as long as you keep your Ride and Drive subscription active. There is no age restriction for this program - It is for the young and the young at heart!
For more details, to register and to find out what great prizes you can earn please visit our website at: https://www.albertaequestrian.com/Recreation-Ride-Drive |
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The AEF has launched our conference web page!
Visit for more information and register today!
Registration is limited so don't delay.....
One of our Keynote Speakers
Chris Irwin:
 Chris Irwin is an internationally renowned horseman, best-selling author and widely recognized as a pioneer in the development of equine assisted programs.
His certified trainers across Canada and in the United States, Mexico, Bermuda, England, Ireland, The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, have produced regional and national champions in reining, western trail class, 3-day eventing, show jumping, dressage, and have helped challenging thoroughbreds win races.
It was while discovering how to communicate with America's Wild Horses, transforming the primal and volatile nature of numerous "Mustangs" into 18 calm and collected U.S. National Champions in English, Western and Driving competitions, that first showed Chris his greatest insights into learning how to learn.
Chris runs his international operations from his home base at Riversong Ranch on the beautiful McLeod River near Whitecourt, Alberta. He is currently working on his next book and is in the early stages of producing a weekly television show.
Chris will be speaking on the topics "Think Horse, Speak Horse and Be the Better Horse" (Saturday Nov. 17) and "Horse Sense for Human Potential" (Sunday Nov. 18)
More sponsorship availabilities can be found here
Trade show exhibitor packages will be available soon! |
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The Canadian Polocrosse team travelled to Rue, France to compete in an international Polocrosse tournament July 27-29, 2012.
It was the first time a Canadian team had competed against the European countries of Norway, France, Netherlands and Germany so the level of competition was unknown. After winning their first game against Norway 3-14, the Canadians continued on their winning streak defeating Netherlands 4-10 , and Germany 7-15, and finally the defending champions, France 9-14.
Victory was sweet for the Canadians who practiced hard before going to France and then stayed strong and focused when on the field. They overcame challenges of unfamiliar horses, wet conditions and a different style of play giving them great satisfaction in their win.
Congratulations team Canada! |
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EQUINE GUELPH COMBATS COLIC WITH YOUR HELP!
Colic is the number one killer of horses (other than old age!) As a result, Equine Guelph is developing a new colic prevention program and we need your help!
Take the 15 minute survey! Your input and experience with colic is crucial in helping us better understand current colic management practices. This will assist us in developing important colic prevention programs.
Participants of the survey are entered into a draw for a chance to WIN one of two registrations to Equine Guelph's upcoming Colic Prevention eWorkshop!
For more information on Equine Guelph's colic prevention program, please visit:
http://equineguelph.ca/education/colic.php |
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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 is a FREE program available to AEF members between the ages 7-15.
REMINDER: Please send in your calendar pages as the date of September 30th marks the end of the season for this program and we don't want you to miss out on prizes!
For more info or to register visit our website here
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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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