Alberta Equestrian Federation

Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

No matter if it's on the trails or ranches to show rings and barns, we’re proud to be part of a passionate equestrian community across Alberta and beyond.

With flood warnings active across Alberta and more rain in the forecast, we want to remind our community that the AEF Equine Emergency Disaster Fund is here to help.
This fund supports members facing displacement or hardship due to emergencies such as flooding.

If you or someone you know needs assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here for Alberta’s horse community when it matters most.

Tee up for our Birdies and Bridles Benefit Golf Tournament, a fundraiser for Alberta Equestrian Federation ⛳

We are hosting this charity golf tournament to support our youth programs, scholarships and bursaries, and grassroots athlete development programs. 🎓

Get ready for a great day on the course while helping support equestrian programs and initiatives across Alberta.

We are currently looking for:
🏌️‍♂️ Golfers/Teams
⛳️ Sponsors

Ready to tee up with us? Learn more and register through the link in the comments!

Introducing Darlene, our Programs and Administration Coordinator!

Darlene has been part of the AEF team since October 2024, and as one of the first people members connect with, she helps answer questions, supports office operations, assists with events and store orders, and helps coordinate programs such as Learn to Ride, Ride & Drive, and Live Outside the Box.

With a lifelong background around horses, Darlene enjoys being able to support Alberta’s equestrian community and share her experience whenever she can. Helping riders access programs, resources, and safety information is a part of the role she finds especially rewarding.

Outside of work, Darlene enjoys spending time in her garden, relaxing in the sunshine, and reflecting on the many years she spent around horses 🐴☀️

This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating the incredible dads, father figures, and mentors who support, encourage, and inspire both in and out of the saddle. 💙

From early mornings at the barn to hauling horses across the province, from lending a hand around the stable to cheering from the sidelines, your dedication helps build confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of horses.

To all the horse dads, coaches, volunteers, and caregivers in our community: thank you for the strength, support, and commitment you bring every single day.

Wishing you a wonderful Father’s Day filled with appreciation, great memories, and perhaps a little extra time with your favourite four-legged partner.

~ Alberta Equestrian Federation

🇨🇦 Congratulations Team Canada – Working Equitation 2026 🇨🇦
We’re proud to see Ilona Berbekar and Kerry Marit, AEF members, named to Canada’s first-ever Working Equitation World Championships team heading to Spain!
Wishing all athletes the best as they represent Canada on the world stage. 👏

🇨🇦 TEAM CANADA HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED
Working Equitation Canada is proud to announce the athletes selected to represent Canada at the World Association of Working Equitation World Championships in Spain.
This historic moment marks the first time Canada will send an official team to compete on the world stage, representing years of dedication, training, and growth within our sport.
Team Canada 2026
🇨🇦Ilona Berbekar
🇨🇦Pam Esteves
🇨🇦 Kerry Marit
🇨🇦 Susanne Zimmermann
Alternate: 🇨🇦 Sarah Bradley
These athletes will carry the Canadian flag with pride as they compete against some of the world's most accomplished Working Equitation riders.
The Road to Spain is about more than a single championship. It represents the continued growth of Working Equitation in Canada, the development of athletes from coast to coast, and the incredible community that has helped make this milestone possible.
As we celebrate this announcement, we also recognize the coaches, volunteers, chapter leaders, sponsors, families, and supporters who have contributed to building the sport and creating opportunities for Canadian riders.
Join us in congratulating Team Canada and following their journey to Spain.

The Alberta Equestrian Federation is looking for sponsors to partner with us for our upcoming Birdies & Bridles Benefit Golf Tournament!

Sponsorship opportunities are a great way to:

✔ Showcase your business to an engaged Alberta audience
✔ Build connections across the equestrian and local business communities
✔ Support youth, grassroots sport, and athlete development
✔ Gain valuable visibility at a community-focused fundraising event

All proceeds go to supporting our youth programs, scholarships and bursaries, and grassroots athlete development programs. 🎓

Join us and help make this event a success; we’d love to tee up with you! 💙

Congratulations to AEF member Lee McLean on being announced as a judge for the Heart of the Horse C**t Starting competition!

🎉 Congratulations, Equestrian! 🎉

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The Alberta Equestrian Federation extends our heartfelt congratulations to NT Equestrian on the incredible dedication, perseverance, and community spirit you’ve shown in bringing horses back into Yellowknife.

Your commitment to rebuilding equestrian opportunities in the North — especially after such challenging circumstances — is nothing short of inspiring. The work you’re doing doesn’t just restore facilities; it restores hope, connection, and the joy of horsemanship for riders across the Territory.

Thank you for championing equestrian sport in the North and for creating a place where riders, families, and horses can thrive again. We’re cheering you on every step of the way and can’t wait to see the continued growth of the equestrian community in the NWT.

🐴💛 Here’s to resilience, passion, and a bright future for equestrians in Yellowknife and beyond.

— Alberta Equestrian Federation

Congrats to Kalina, our April Live Outside the Box Winner (LOTB)! 🏆

Kalina and her equine partner, Elantra, have been doing an amazing job at staying active, making healthy choices, and enjoying their time outdoors 🌳🍎.

LOTB participants earn rewards for making healthy choices and spending their time outside. They also earn points for spending time with their horses.

Kalina will receive a new halter and lead rope, along with a certificate for showing her hard work! 🐴

The Live Outside the Box program is proudly supported by Acera Insurance Services, AEF’s official program partner.