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December 12, 2012
Issue No. 50
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AEF Member Photo  Photo Credit: Dennis & Karen Quilliams
The AEF is always looking for photos of its members and their equine partners. Send us your photo and it might get featured in an upcoming publication! Send to: marketing@albertaequestrian.com |
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AEF CHRISTMAS CORNER
Fabulous gift Ideas in the AEF Online Store
Horse Savvy Day Planners
Horse Savvy now available - $30
FREE SHIPPING!
Muck Boots
 These and various styles/sizes available! Shipping is FREE!Nobody's Horses  This beautiful coffee table book is filled with photos and information on Alberta's wild horses.To purchase/view these and other great gift ideas visit the AEF Online Store.
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AEF 35th Anniversary Raffle
The Alberta Equestrian Federation is celebrating 35 years of serving members and the Alberta equine community as the provincial body for equines and equine enthusiasts. We are excited about the 35th anniversary events planned such as our amazing raffle! Through good fortune, we have had two AEF member provincial associations step forward to donate not just a saddle each, but saddle packages! The Tack Trunk and ATRA (Alberta Trail Riding Association) have generously provided saddle packages which include the saddle, cinch, breast collar/breast plate, bridle and a few other goodies. For more information and to order tickets visit: |
Ride & Drive Program  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!
NOTICE TO MEMBERS: When completing your 2013 renewal make sure to sign up for the R&D program right on your form or online. It's only $20 per year and you can receive prizes worth well above that! (don't worry if you forgot, you can sign up anytime just give us a call!)
You can now submit your hours online by completing and emailing your form on the Ride and Drive website.
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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AEF/BMO Affinity Mastercard  Does it really matter which credit card you use? Yes, it really does matter which credit card you use, and here's why. When you choose the Alberta Equestrian Federation MasterCardŽ* from BMOŽ Bank of Montreal, every purchase you make helps support the growth of equestrian sport, recreation and industry in Alberta, with no additional cost to you. Whether you're looking for great value in a card or are interested in higher levels of rewards, the BMO Alberta Equestrian Federation MasterCard offers you both. If you don't have a BMO Alberta Equestrian Federation MasterCard yet, we invite you to review the card features online at bmo.com/abef. If you already have one, Thank You for your support! Make the choice that matters. Please help support the Alberta Equestrian Federation by applying today and selecting the card that makes sense for you. |
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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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Happy Holidays from the AEF Staff!
We wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
The AEF Office will be closed December 24th - January 2nd.
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2013 AEF Memberships Are Due!
To renew your membership you can log into our website and complete it online. Or complete this form and return with payment to our office. Or simply give us a call, 1-877-463-6233.
Please Note:
- If you require an Equine Canada Sport Licence in 2013, please note you must first purchase or renew your 2013 AEF Membership.
- If you purchase your AEF Membership by cheque - a two week waiting period is required before you will be able to purchase your Equine Canada Sport Licence.
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Renewing your membership online will enable you to renew your EC Sport Licence immediately
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During renewal season (January) please allow up to 5 business days if submitting an online membership application form.
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Miss Rodeo Canada
Miss Rodeo Canada 2012 last ride & 2013 Miss Rodeo Canada Crowned
Congratulations to Arleta Bowhay for an outstanding year as the 2012 Miss Rodeo Canada.
And congratulations to Gillian Shields for being crowned 2013 Miss Rodeo Canada!
 | | Arleta Bowhay's Final Ride as Miss Rodeo Canada 2012 and MRC 2013 Crowning |
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Alberta Bits Spring Photo Call
 The AEF is looking for an inspiring, captivating and motivating photo for the Spring 2013 cover of Alberta Bits magazine. We are looking for photos of our members and their horses. Whether it's a photo of a particular achievement, a photo with an inspiring story or a photo of an AEF group and their horses, we want to see them! Requirements:- Photos must be of "High Resolution" at least 3MB - Photo must be in vertical/portrait orientation (sorry landscape photo will not be considered) - Please have photos submitted to marketing@albertaequestrian.com no later than January 1st, 2013. We look forward to seeing your photos! |
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Message from Equine Canada
The National Farm Animal Care Council and Equine Canada have launched a 60-day public comment period on the new draft Code of Practice for the Care  and Handling of Equines. This public comment period is critical to bringing further input and understanding for the Code for horse/donkey/mule owners from across Canada. Click here to review the DRAFT- Code of Practive for the care and handling of equines Or for more information visit: www.nfacc.ca If you have any questions or concerns please contact: Maggie Harvey Director, Marketing and Communications/ Liaison to Industry, Health and Welfare, Recreation Divisions Directrice marketing et communications 2685 Queenview Dr., Suite 100, Ottawa, ON K2B 8K2 Ph: 613 248 3433 ext. 133/Toll Free: 1 866 282 8395/Fx: 613 248 3484
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AEF To Host 2013 CIEC!
CIEC Dates Confirmed: September 13-15, 2013
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AEF Trail Supporter
"Equestrian Stewardship in Action"
Equestrian trail riding, both local and in the back country, is a wonderful way to spend your days and is becoming increasingly popular. This increased demand has created an additional need for new resources. The Alberta Government has reduced its financial commitment for maintaining and developing recreational staging sites and trails. If the Equestrian community hopes to continue to have access to existing equestrian trails or to expect further development on new trails, the resources to realize these expectations will have to be funded by recreational riders.
The Alberta Equestrian Trail Supporter Program provides recreational riders the opportunity to support a funding initiative which addresses local, regional and provincial needs. By joining the Trail Supporter Program, you can help. The annual trail supporter fee is $35.00. These funds are used for trail development to provide facilities such as high lines, toilets, fire rings, signage, wells for stock watering, trail bridges, etc.
http://www.albertaequestrian.com/Recreation-Trail-Supporter
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AEF Calendar of Events
Did you know that the AEF has a calendar of events, where all members (clubs, businesses or individuals) are welcome to post their events?
To view our calendar visit: http://www.albertaequestrian.com/AEFCalendar
Or to get your event(s) post please email them to Nicole at the AEF office: marketing@albertaequestrian.com
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Preventing Fall & Winter Colic
Article from Equine Guelph
The fall is a time of lovely colours, family get-togethers and winding down the busy show season. However, fall is often a time of increased colic calls to veterinarians. While not all colic can be prevented, paying attention to your management of the horse can go a long way to decrease the incidence, and the suffering of episodes.
Colic, which is actually not a disease itself but a sign of stomach pains, can be caused by many different factors so it is well worth every horse owner's time to learn all they can about prevention of this syndrome.
For the full article visit our website: www.albertaequestrian.com/news
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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 13,000 individual members as well as over 200 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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