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July 29, 2013
Issue No. 13
In This Issue
AEF Mastercard offer
Members Priority Program
Lynn Hamilton to compete in Mongol Derby
Lost in the Wind Film
GABA and Injectable Magnesium
Western Dressage Clinic
2013 Wild Rose Trail Ride
Fighting dehydration
Spruce Meadows Masters VIP experience
CIEC Update: Horses needed
R&D 2000 hour milestone!
AEF 35th Anniversary
Quick Links
Coaching Clinics/Updates
Event/Competition Calendar
Contact Board of Directors
Office Staff
Make a Donation
Sponsorship Opportunities
AEF Business & Bylaws
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Alvesta Diabolo Photo By Karen Podolski
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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!

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AEF/BMO Affinity Mastercard
AEF Mastercard
Every purchase made supports the AEF
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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 MasterCard�* from BMO� 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. 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.

Have You Renewed Your Membership for 2013?

To renew your membership you can log into our website and complete it online. Or complete  the membership application and return with payment to our office.
 
Refer a Member

If you are a new member and have been referred by an existing AEF Member, remember to include their Name (as it appears on their membership card)  AND their AEF Membership Number on your membership application so the referring member can receive a $5 credit toward their 2014 Membership Fees. 

 

 

 

Ride & Drive Program
Ride and Drive

The AEF 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, and pen, and start logging the hours you spend in the saddle 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!    

 

You can now submit your hours online by completing and emailing the 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  

 

Live Outside The Box
LOTB Banner

 

Are you 7-15 year old or do you know an AEF member who is 7-15 years old and Want a chance to win a Camcorder, a digital camera or an ipod!?

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 creative program has stirred up a lot of interest and enthusiasm over the years. AEF members from all over Alberta aged 7-15 are leaving the TV and computer behind and getting out and spending more time with their horse. Not surprisingly we receive a lot of support from parents too! Young members keep track of how they are spending their time this year from April 1st until September 30th of each year and win great prizes. You don't even have to own a horse to participate! If you are 7-15 years old and want to Live Outside the Box!

 

Click here for more information

Click here to download the 2013 registration form  



Want to learn to ride English/ Western?
The English Learn to Ride 1-8 and Western Learn to Ride 1-4 programs are excellent programs that allow individuals to learn to ride these disciplines with an EC certified coach. Riders can be recreational riders or with the intention of becoming competitive riders as well!

 

GET RIDING TODAY!! Contact one of our Equine Canada certified Western or English coaches and enroll in the Learn to Ride program of your choice!!

 
Click here for more details about these programs.

Click here for a list of certified English coaches. 

Click here for a list of certified Western coaches. 

 

For questions regarding these programs please contact the AEF Coaching Administrator at  [email protected]

AEF Trail Supporter Program



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.

  

 

P'tit Trot

P'tit Trot is a riding book designed for children 5 years of age and over.
It is also a teaching program which allows children to learn the basics of English and Western riding with a horse or a pony, and to understand its world.
Generously illustrated and divided into four levels, P'tit Trot's amusing comments and the presence of fun characters makes initiation to riding simple. Everything has been done to help children discover on their own the ABC's of riding and basic care of horses and ponies.
However, the child can simultaneously explore riding at an equestrian centre, under the supervision of a qualified professional. An instructor will help the student learn all the notions presented in each chapter of the book. The instructor validates the knowledge acquired by presenting the child with a diploma for each level completed: bronze horseshoe; silver horseshoe; gold horseshoe; platinum horseshoe.

For more Information, visit: P'tit Trot webpage 

or to order: go to our online store


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 

 

Member Priority Program (MPP) business members
Your membership working for you!  Save $ with participating retailers: visit our MPP webpage for the full list of MPP partners
Martin Deerline John Deere Tractors
www.martindeerline.com

Martin Deerline John Deere Tractors. construction, lawn + garden and agricultural equipment sales, parts and service in Alberta

Up to 23% off new John Deere Equipment to all AEF Members.

 

R-Bac Photography
www.r-bacphotography.com

 

Offering equine event, location and portrait photography services as well as equipment rentals. AEF members receive 10% discounts on all photography services and an additional 10% on AEF showprints

 

Alberta rider to compete in Mongol Derby Aug 4!
Good luck Lynn Hamilton!
An Edmonton woman is preparing to ride a semi-wild horse across Mongolia in one of the toughest races in the world. Lynn Hamilton, 50, is one of 35 people taking part in the Mongol Derby, covering 1,000 kilometres over nine days n ext month.

 

Mongol DerbyHamilton is riding to raise $10,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Two of her children have the disease.  If she wins, Hamilton would be first Canadian and woman to come in first place.

 

Follow Lynn's adventure and track her progress in this historic race, live, through her blog:  http://www.theadventurists.com/lynn-hamilton 

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/story/2013/07/05/edmonton-mongol-derby-lynn-hamilton.html  

 

The Mongol Derby, the world's longest and toughest horse race is held annually over 1000kms in August.  For further information, see www.mongolderby.com   

Filmmaker fighting to bring Alberta's wild horses to the big screen
Lost in the Wind - A Virginia Hastings Production
Lost in the Wild Poster

Veronica Hastings' pending documentary Lost in the Wind aims to increase public awareness for the precarious position of these horses who have roamed free in the Alberta foothills for centuries. It will highlight the disparate opinions of all parties involved: the provincial government, animal activists, scientists and Alberta's three biggest industries-oil and gas, logging and ranching.
 
"This is an urgent situation," says Hastings. "The fate of these wild horses rests in the hands of impassioned people on all sides who have very different desired outcomes. I intend to tell a balanced story that allows Canadians to come to their own conclusions."
Hastings, producer of the CBC Docs feature Labour of Love, has launched an Indiegogo campaign to fund this latest project and is calling on both her fans and the general public for support. She has less than 40 days remaining to raise the required $156,000. The film trailer and donation information can be found at
https://www.facebook.com/LostInTheWindAVirginiaHastingsProduction
Important changes to EC rules governing prize lists and medications
re GABA and Injectable Magnesium

Notice from Equine Canada to EC competition organizers and to EC licenced officials regarding changes to General Regulations and the Schedule of Penalties. These were approved recently by the National Rules Committee and the Sport Council respectively and they are effective immediately.

 

In brief, the important change governing prize lists requires an immediate action by competition organizers and licensed officials and a confirmation that the changes have been enacted at the event. The information in the attached letters describes the changes and the steps necessary to effect the change.  Please note that irrespective of the level of the competition, we have noted in the instructions a specific requirement for competition organizers and licenced officials to confirm with EC and the PTSO that this important change has been enacted.  

 

 

Upcoming Clinics/Courses - Mark your calendars

WESTERN DRESSAGE CLINIC

 

What: Western Dressage Clinic with theory sessions and practical riding sessions

When: weekend of October 26th 2013(precise dates to be announced)

Who: with clinician Cliff Swanson (USEF judge) from Colorado (www.swanstrainingstables.com)

Where: Calgary area (TBA)

 

This clinic is offered to any AEF member:  judges, coaches, riders and anyone interested in learning more about this new and upcoming discipline!

 

More info to come...

 

 NCCP COURSES

 

 

Whether you are an equestrian athlete, rider, coach, or coach to be - join us on the following occasions to expand your horizons!

 

  • NCCP Equestrian Theory Course - Grande Prairie Oct 5/6, 2013 Topics include: Equestrian Teaching and Learning, Planning an Equestrian Lesson, Analyzing Beginner Equestrian Performance
  • NCCP Equestrian Theory Course- Okotoks Nov 2/3, 2013  Topics include: Equestrian Teaching and Learning, Planning an Equestrian Lesson, Analyzing Beginner Equestrian Performance
  • NCCP Comp Coach Workshop - Oct 19/20, 2013  Topics include: Designing an Equestrian Sport Program, Managing an Equestrian Sport Program, Training Basic Mental Skills

Please contact the AEF Coaching Administrator at [email protected]  for details and to register.

 

 
COACHING ASSOCIATION OF CANADA

 

CAC has developed MAKING HEAD WAY a new eLearning module to help coaches gain knowledge about concussions.  The module is free for a limited time so please forward the information below to all of those that may be interested.

 

The module covers the following topics:

  •          What to do to prevent concussions
  •          How to recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion
  •          What to do when you suspect an athlete has a concussion
  •          Hot to ensure athletes return to play safely

The module takes 60-90 minutes to complete and coaches will receive credit for completion on their coaching transcript in the Locker. 

 

To begin, you require a CC#. If you have never taken an NCCP course and need a CC# please register with The Locker

 

http://www.coach.ca/concussion-awareness-s16361

 

You can also find the information at https://www.asrpwf.ca/sport/coaching-development.aspx

 

 

Join us Sep 22!
Join the AEF and Higher Trails, Sep 22, 2013 for a fun day in support of therapeutic riding at the Rafter Six Ranch in beautiful Kananaskis Country.  Bring your own horse, or rent one from Rafter Six Ranch.

2013 Wild Rose Trail Ride

 

  To participate as a rider or make a donation, visit our website


To learn more about Higher Trails, visit: www.highertrails.org 
  

 

Is your horse dehydrated?
How to tell if your horse is dehydrated. Contributed by Redmond Equine
Redmond Equine Dehydration
How to check if your horse is dehydrated
Dehydration is one of the most common issues your horse will deal with, and if left unchecked, it can do lasting damage. It's important to be able to recognize the symptoms of a dehydrated horse and act quickly to help your dehydrated horse return to his normal, healthy self.
 
Learn more about preventing this common issue

 

Watch the Spruce Meadows "Masters" in style
Endurance Canada Fundraiser

'Masters' FEI CSIO 5* - one of the most prestigious show jumping tournaments in the world!  And you can have a front row seat, in a Private VIP Skybox!

Thursday, September 5th, 2013.

Your VIP experience includes: parking passes; guided course walk; full gourmet menu!  And you will witness the top show jumpers from around the globe!

 

The Spruce Meadows Private VIP Skybox only accommodates 36 people.

For a donation of $125 (tax receipt of $97.23) to Equine Canada/Endurance Canada, you can participate in this exclusive, exciting opportunity and, at the same time, support the growth and development of this equine discipline from coast to coast.

 

To reserve your spot in the Private VIP Skybox at the Spruce Meadows Masters 2013, please complete the form and return it to Equine Canada. Equine Canada will issue you a tax receipt.   

  

CIEC Update
Countdown to 2013 CIEC - be part of the action!
Lease Horses needed!

  

Volunteers Needed!

 

  There are still opportunities available to volunteer at the 2013 CIEC.  Download the Volunteer Application

 

 Lease Horses are needed for out-of-province teams for the CIEC competition, Sep 13-15, 2013:  

This is a great opportunity to showcase your horse!!  If you have any questions about leasing your horse, please contact Sophie Beaufils at [email protected] for more details.

 

For more information on the Canadian Interprovincial Equestrian Championships visit the CIEC website.  

 

Sponsor opportunities

Are you a potential partner with an interest in a high-profile, inter-disciplinary event?  This competition has a wide reach into the community at the grassroots level. There are significant opportunities for high visibility at this unique national event.

View the Sponsor package or contact the AEF at 403-253-4411 or 1-877-463-6233 to discuss a sponsor partnership that will fit with your brand and business goals. 

 Congratulations Michael Hansen!!
2000 hour milestone reached!
Congratulations to Michael Hansen for
reaching the 2000 hour milestone and completing the AEF Ride and Drive program!! 
For information on how you can earn great rewards for riding and/or driving your horse (vaulting counts too!) visit our Ride and Drive webpage
AEF Celebrates our 35th Anniversary
2013 marks the 35th year that AEF has been in operation
 
To help celebrate this marvelous achievement we will be running a contest open to all members.

               

We will be running articles in all four editions of Alberta Bits with valuable information about the history of the AEF. The winter 2013 edition will have a list of 35 questions pertaining to the information from the articles ran throughout the year. Answer all 35 questions correctly and you will be entered to be one of 35 people to win their individual 2014 AEF Membership (value of $50)!

               
So keep your eye out for our historical articles and save all the editions of 2013 Alberta Bits so you can answer the questions in the Winter magazine.

 

Note: No registration is necessary.  

    

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.