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October 2015 News
In This Issue
Regional Presentations
Coaching Dates
2018 World Equestrian Games
Have a Great Equine Event Idea?
Canadian Supreme
Positive Outcome for EC Proposed By-laws and Articles of Continuance
Chance of a Licence-time Contest
2016 Membership Renewal
Live Outside The Box
A Reward Program for Recreational Riders
Lisa Peeters Reaches the 1,000 Hour Ride and Drive Milestone
Featured Store Item
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Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue

Date: November 2 - 3, 2015
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Regional Presentations 


 

This is your opportunity to have your questions regarding the AEF answered, and to join in the discussion on how we can improve our equine community! Capri Insurance will also be joining us! 

Join us:
October 15, 2015 - Lethbridge Sport Council Community Room
Lethbridge, AB. 6:30pm - 8:30pm
October 16, 2015 - Amberlea Meadows
Edmonton, AB. 6:30pm - 8:30pm
October 17, 2015 - Peace Area Riding for the Disabled Society
Grande Prairie, AB. 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Click here to register today. (Registration is not mandatory but would be appreciated.)

We can't wait to meet you, so expect great door prizes and refreshments at each presentation as a thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to talk with us! 

If you have any questions please contact Vanessa Morriss, Recreation & Industry Coordinator at 1-877-463-6233 ext. 4 or recreation@albertaequestrian.com.
Coaching & Education
Coaching Events

NCCP Equestrian Theory Course 
October 10 - 11, 2015 - Whitemud Equine Learning Centre, Edmonton, AB

Northern Alberta English Instructor/Coaching Camp
October 12 - 16, 2015 - Sandridge Stables, Sherwood Park, AB
  
HP Manage an Equestrian Sport Program
Registration Now Open! November 28-29, 2015 - Blazing Hearts Ranch, Aldersyde, AB

Please contact our Coaching Coordintaor at coaching@albertaequestrian.com for more information and registration. 

See Instructor and Coaches Calendar for all upcoming events.

Competitions & Clinics
2018 World Equestrian Games
   

The Board of directors of the 2018 World Equestrian Games announces the appointment of its new chief executive officer, Mr. Luc Fournier, taking over from Paul Côté, who has accepted a new challenge.

To learn more about this new updated and the upcoming games please click here. 
Have A Great Equine Event Idea?
   

Do you have an equine event or clinic idea that you would like to see AEF host? Let us know by completing our Event Application and submit it to marketing@albertaequestrian.com.

Industry & Agriculture
Canadian Supreme


Stop by our booth, #18 during the Canadian Supreme at Westerner Park in Red Deer, Alberta on October 1 - 3, 2015.  Review your AEF membership and/or take advantage of our great show specials! 

Positive Voting Outcome for Equine Canada's

The proposed By-law and Articles of Continuance have been officially accepted by the Equine Canada membership. 

To read more on this topic, click here. 

Chance of a Licence-time Contest!


Equine Canada is giving you the opportunity to have your design featured on the 2016 EC Sports Licence Card, distributed to 20,000+ people across Canada!

For contest rules and details please click here.

Contest closes October 12, 2015
Membership
It's That Time of Year Again. AEF 2016 Renewal 

Watch for your personalized 2016 Membership renewal form included in the Fall edition of Alberta Bits.  Begining October 1st, you can renew your 2016 membership online or download the membership application form to send in to the office.
Congratulations to Charlotte Holloway - August's LOTB Muck Boot Winner!

We are excited to announce that Charlotte Holloway is the Live Outside The Box Muck Boot winner for August! 

Stay tuned for 2016 LOTB registration!
Recreation & Trails
A Reward Program for Recreational Riders
Log Your Hours and get Rewards!

The Alberta Equestrian Federation is proud to offer this program to help promote active living within Alberta.  We always enjoy hearing our riders' and drivers' wonderful stories about how they achieved their Ride and Drive Hour Levels.  Those who complete the 1000 hour and 2000 hour levels are featured in our monthly e-news, posted on the Ride and Drive webpage and featured in Alberta Bits magazine.  Sign up today and become part of the Ride and Drive Community; earn rewards for the time you were going to spend in the saddle or behind the breeching anyway! 
Lisa Peeters Reaches the 1000 Hour Ride and Drive Milestone!

Lisa Peeters joined Ride and Drive in 2012 mainly out of curiosity to keep track of how many hours she spent in the saddle.  With the help of her horse Elex Z and a team of miniature horses she drove for fun, Lisa has already reached the 1000 hour milestone!  Lisa also puts time behind the breeching of her dad's team of Percherons whenever she is home.  Every fall she competes in the Heavy Horse Log skid at her local rodeo and during the winter occasionally helps her dad out with hay/sleigh rides.

Monthly Features
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Are you preparing for your Rider Levels in English or Western? Be sure to order your manuals today! 

Available through the AEF Online Store or pick up your copy at the AEF Office in Calgary. 
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