Alberta Equestrian Federation

Discover the Rhea Brain Health App

Free Webinar | September 15, 2026 | 5:30 p.m.

Looking for tools to support your mental well-being, concussion recovery, and overall brain health? Join us for a free webinar to learn about the Rhea Brain Health App, available to AEF members through the Active Recovery Pilot Project.

During this session, you'll discover how the app provides personalized, evidence-based programs featuring:
✅ Exercise plans for concussion recovery and mental health
✅ 150+ hours of guided exercise videos and movement breaks
✅ Breathwork activities and journaling tools
✅ Brain health resources designed to support your wellbeing journey

Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing stress, or simply looking to prioritize your health, this webinar will show you how to get the most from this valuable member benefit.

📅 September 15, 2026
🕠 5:30 p.m.
📍 Online

Register today and take the first step toward better brain health!
Discover the Rhea Brain Health App

Free Webinar | September 15, 2026 | 5:30 p.m.

Looking for tools to support your mental wellbeing, concussion recovery, and overall brain health? Join us for a free webinar to learn about the Rhea Brain Health App, available to AEF members through the Active Recovery Pilot Project.

During this session, you'll discover how the app provides personalized, evidence-based programs featuring: ✅ Exercise plans for concussion recovery and mental health
✅ 150+ hours of guided exercise videos and movement breaks
✅ Breathwork activities and journaling tools
✅ Brain health resources designed to support your wellbeing journey

Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing stress, or simply looking to prioritize your health, this webinar will show you how to get the most from this valuable member benefit.

📅 September 15, 2026
🕠 5:30 p.m.
📍 Online

Register today and take the first step toward better brain health!
Click here: https://www.getrhea.com/rhea-aef/

AEF members can access the Rhea Health App free for three months through the Active Recovery Pilot Project.

As responsible horse owners, it is important to keep both your horse and other horses around you safe!

Vaccination is an important part of preventative horse health care, helping protect against infectious diseases that can spread between horses and, in some cases, through insects or the environment.

Your horse’s vaccination needs can depend on factors such as age, health, travel, and participation in competitions or clinics. If your horse is regularly on the road or spending time in busy equestrian environments, staying current becomes especially important.

Work with your veterinarian to develop a vaccination schedule suited to your horse and review it regularly as their lifestyle changes.

Keeping vaccinations current helps protect your horse while supporting the health of Alberta’s wider equine community. 🐴💙

We have big news!

Starting Sept 1st, AEF will be launching an extended membership for the remainder of 2026.

This means that if you currently do not have a 2026 membership, you can still purchase one at a discounted rate alongside your 2027 membership.

To purchase your membership, click the link in our bio!

Congratulations to Ruby, AEF’s Live Outside the Box (LOTB) July monthly draw winner! 🎉🐴

Ruby and her equine partner, Maddie (show name Moon Joy), have been putting in the work to achieve her LOTB goals.

The Live Outside the Box program encourages participants to spend quality time with their horses and enjoy healthy activities. Each month, participants have the opportunity to be recognized for their efforts and celebrate a healthy lifestyle that comes with being part of Alberta’s equestrian community.

As July’s winner, Ruby will receive a new halter and lead rope, along with a certificate recognizing her participation.

LOTB is proudly made possible with the support of Acera Insurance, AEF’s official program partner.

🌾 Proper hay storage starts long before winter arrives.

The way hay is stored can have a direct impact on its quality, nutritional value, and your horse's health. Protecting hay from moisture, promoting good airflow, and checking for signs of mould are all important steps in preserving your forage throughout the season.

A little preparation now can help reduce waste and ensure your horses have access to safe, nutritious hay when they need it most.

Click through for a few hay storage tips every horse owner should know. 🐴

🌿 Have Your Say on the Future of Kootenay Plains 🌿

Alberta is proposing to consolidate the Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve and Kootenay Plains Provincial Recreation Area into a new Kootenay Plains Provincial Park.

The proposal would help better balance recreation and conservation by allowing more effective visitor management while continuing to protect the area's important wildlife habitat, rare plants, cultural resources, and Indigenous values. Recreational opportunities such as hiking, mountain biking, fishing, camping, and equestrian use would continue, with sensitive ecological areas remaining protected.

The changes would also add portions of the North Saskatchewan River and associated gravel beds to the protected area, resulting in a net increase of approximately 100 hectares within Alberta's parks and protected areas system.

This landscape holds deep significance for several First Nations, and consultation is underway to ensure Indigenous values, traditional uses, and Treaty rights continue to be supported.

Learn more about the proposed amendments and how to share your feedback by visiting the Alberta Parks website: https://www.albertaparks.ca/albertaparks-ca/management-and-land-use/parks-system/

Questions or comments about the proposal can be directed to [email protected].

🚨 EIA Case Confirmed in Alberta

The CFIA has confirmed a positive case of Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) in Foothills No. 31, Alberta. The horse showed no clinical signs of disease when sampled.

Movement controls and disease response measures are currently in place, and horse owners are encouraged to review and strengthen their biosecurity protocols.

Protect your horses. Stay informed. Practice good biosecurity.

Read more here: https://www.cahss.ca/cahss-networks/equine

🐴 We’re ready to roll at the ABRA Championships!
The Alberta Equestrian Federation and Acera Insurance are set up and looking forward to an exciting week at the Calnash Event Centre. Stop by, say hello, and join us in celebrating Alberta’s western riding community. Good luck to all competitors! 🏆

ABRA - Alberta Barrel Racing Association