FALL 2010

THE VOICE OF EQUINE ALBERTA MEMBER MAGAZINE

Time to renew your membership!

Inside this issue

G Games in Alberta G Insurance 101 – the whole story

G Association features: Fort Calgary Wheel & Runner Association and Equine Foundation of G AEF scholarship winners G What to do when your horse is missing G AEF Bits … and more! Alberta Equestrian

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Alberta Bits is the Alberta Equestrian Federation’s official member magazine. Our magazine’s mission is to serve the entire equestrian community of horses and riders of all ages, interests and involvement, as the Voice of Equine Alberta.

Alberta Bits magazine is sent four times a year (Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter) to all current AEF members and is made available at the office and special events attended by the AEF. Inside Alberta Bits is a four-colour glossy magazine distributed throughout Alberta with news and events on behalf of recreational, , breeds & industry and educational sectors of the Alberta horse industry. Alberta Bits is distributed to approximately 13,000 members; 9,000 households and businesses; and at approximately From Alberta to Kentucky 10 events and trade shows annually. 04 Spotlight on Mounted Games by Linda McKenzie The Alberta Equestrian Federation has been incorporated since 1978. Bits of News Publications Mail Agreemen t— #40050297 07 Message from President Dixie Crowson. What’s happening at the Printed in Canad a— ISSN 1918-7122 AEF, reports, awards, updates Insurance 101 – the whole story AEF BOARD OF DIRECTORS 08 by Mike King President Dixie Crowson 403.654.2883 Vice President Paul Landry 403.885.4670 Listening makes good horse sense Secretary Juliet Franke 403.843.6427 10 by Sandy Anderson Treasurer Sandy Bell 403.700.7880 AEF hosts photography workshop Chair-Sport Judy Newbert 403.946.5194 Chair-Recreation Ken Zelt 780.922.3222 11 Chair-Breeds and Industry Bill desBarres 888.303.1070 Chair-Education Shantel Perreal 780.231.9155 Stone Bridge is a driver’s dream Chair-Promotion and Publicity Vivian Slugoski 780.922.3875 12 by Kathy Helmig Individual Diane Blakeman 780.719.6948 Individual Cindy Holyoak 403.933.3706 Provincial Association feature: Individual Kippy Maitland-Smith 403.845.4864 14 Fort Calgary Wheel & Runner Association Individual Pat McCormack 780.992.9792 Equine Foundation of Canada Individual Judy Orr-Bertelsen 403.728.3282 Now what? non-traditional careers Individual Rhianne Weghnnar 403.505.1403 15 by Tori White Provincial Association contact members listed on page 26. Alberta Stables Initiative STAFF 16 Executive Director Membership Coordinator Competitions Coordinator …pure pleasure and joy… Sonia Dantu Rita Bernard Allison Blackmore 17 by Pam Asheton [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 403.253.4411 ext 4 403.253.4411 ext 6 403.253.4411 ext 2 Sandhills Wildland Provincial Park Reception/Admin Coaching Administrator Finance 18 ...almost a best kept equestrian secret Wendy Kemble Jessica Paul Pam Hinton by Vicki Lawrence [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] EFC donation at work at UCVM 403.253.4411 ext 1 403.253.4411 ext 3 403.253.4411 ext 5 19 OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, except holidays. Managing Editor: Monika Smith Take me to your leader! [email protected] 403.242.6162 20 by Shelley Newman Publication Committee: Pam Asheton, Sonia Dantu, Shelley Newman 2010 MAGAZINE DEADLINES: AEF SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Ad Booking Ad files to AEF Mailing Date 22 Spring: February 1 February 8 March 8 Summer: May 3 May 10 June 10 YOUTH BEAT Fall: August 20 August 27 September 28 23 Standing outside the fire Winter: November 3 November 10 December 10 by Madison Monkman All material is copyright 2010. Ideas and opinions expressed in articles do not necessarily reflect the ideas or opinions of the AEF. Alberta Bits reserves the right to accept, and/or edit material submitted for publication. What do when your horse is missing The AEF makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained therein, but assumes no liability in cases of error or changing conditions. Any business relations or other activities undertaken as a 24 result of the information contained in Alberta Bits , or arising there from, is the responsibility of the parties involved and not of the AEF. We welcome signed letters to the editor, but reserve the right to publish, edit for Business directory and classifieds grammar, taste and length. For reprint information, please contact [email protected]. 25 Magazine design by The Visions West Studio. AEF member groups 26 Associate, Affiliate and Business Members, as of August 3, 2010

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The FEI Alltech World Equestrian Games (WEG) will debut in North America in 2010. Representing the largest equine sporting event in the USA, the WEG are comprised of world championships in eight equestrian . Held every four years, they are governed by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI). Albertans are preparing to meet the highest competitive challenges offered at the Games. For more information about the eight disciplines, and to find out what is happening in Kentucky and preparations for the Games, check out: www.alltechfeigames.com

Spotlight on Mounted Games

by Linda McKenzie

Team Canada and coach Jim Dunn (Guelph, Ont.) in front, hoist their victory trophy, Hilton Mounted Games Championships 2010, . (l-r) Morwenna Goodliffe, Busby; Jessica Wallin, Sherwood Park; Lisa McKenzie, Devon; Hillary McLean, Athabasca; and Shelby Masse, Sherwood Park. All the horses were kindly lent to Team Canada. Photo credit: Linda McKenzie

Mounted Games combine high-speed relay races with ancient war tactics days, beginning October 2 until the used in the third century. Blazing action combines teamwork and horsemanship closing of the games October 10. The skills to make Mounted Games as much fun to watch, as it is to ride. At its top seven participating teams are: level, the sport demands that equine and human athletes perform intricate skills at , Canada, , , breakneck speed and provide the spectator appeal of an extreme sport. Riders , U.S.A. and . Some train intensely to improve their forward seat, handoffs, vaults, -eye coordina - teams bring their own horses, others tion and most of all their horsemanship skills. Races like Joust, Flag Flyers, Sword are graciously provided by U.S.A. Lancers, and Speed Weavers, just to name a few, test the speed, skill and agility of Team Canada will be comprised of both riders and . Mounted Games are run as team or pairs events, and four riders from Alberta, two from occasionally as individual. Ontario and one from Nova Scotia. The World Equestrian Games will be home to an International Mounted Shelby Masse, Heather McKenzie, Lisa Taylor Masse lands a high flying vault. Games Competition. The Mounted Games Association went through a McKenzie and Morwenna Goodliffe of Photo credit: Terry Stickle rigorous selection process to present the sport for one hour each day for eight Alberta are short listed to attend. Team continued on page 6

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Looking at the Clearwater River southwest of Rocky Mountain House Photo credit: Wild Deuce Outfitting www.albertaequestrian.com AlbertaBits FALL 2010 5 continued barrel. The coach must also determine the best match for rider and and will often make rider/horse Canada will be borrowing their ponies as the expense changes to find the right fit. It is amazing to see how a of meeting the stringent WEG horse importation rules horse can behave differently with a rider that suits his made it cost prohibitive to take their own horses. Of temperament the best. Even with horses loaned to course, funding such a large endeavor is challenging. Team Canada for the South African event, the girls won Mounted Games is played in 20 countries first place. A team from Eastern Canada attended a around the world and is well-known in Europe. Ashley Schiewe, Rabbit Hill, is about to pop the bal - competition in New Zealand this year. There are sever - Eastern Canada has a strong membership base and loon from a nail on the end of a stick on the flyby. Photo credit: Terry Stickle al invitational international competitions every year. sends members to the European meets every year. Canada will be attending the World Championships Many players begin their careers in Pony Club 2011 in . playing Prince Phillip Games (PPG), which are similar to Mounted Games, although there are some differ - MOUNTED GAMES IN ALBERTA ences in the rules and speeds of the two games. Mounted Games saw huge growth in Alberta in Running starts are used in Mounted Games, which are 2009. The Alberta Mounted Games division, which open to all ages with children as young as six playing, formed last October, already has 35 members. The sometimes with the help of a lead line. This is a great Association has hosted several skills clinics and boys’ sport due to the speed and agility required. In recently invited Jim Dunn, International Development Australia, New Zealand and Europe boys often out - Director, to host a coaching certification program to number the girls on many of the teams. assist members to become coaches and pass along Novices quickly develop confidence as they learn their skills. Dunn has covered his own expenses to skills on the quieter ponies. Advanced riders satisfy come out to Alberta two times to promote the sport of their need for speed as they dash to the finish line on Shelby Masse, Sherwood Park, makes putting the flag Mounted Games in Alberta. lightning-fast ponies. in the pilon look easy on her 15 HH Appaloosa. Photo Members practice at three locations in the The desired characteristics in an advanced game credit: Terry Stickle Devon, Sherwood Park and Busby areas every Monday pony are speed, quick acceleration, agility and obedi - evening on a rotational schedule. Equestrians are invit - ence. All sizes of horses can be used for the beginner ed to join the fun, or to learn more by volunteering. riders who need good steady horses. The advanced Practice sessions are set up at local indoor are - riders must use horses 15 HH or smaller. Boys who nas throughout the winter. At the clinics, beginner are 1.83 m may use the bigger horses due to their players run through the games on the ground so they height and weight, but the ideal horse is under 14.2 understand the intricacies of the games. The beginner HH. riders also learn how to pass off props between play - A few ponies that were considered show circuit ers while unmounted so that it becomes second nature rejects now excel in Games, and the sport is open to when they are mounted. There are quite a few special any breed. English tack is used as it allows the riders techniques to make the riders more efficient in their more mobility in executing vaults and fast pickups of passoffs and handling of the props. props. Hornless saddles are also allowed. In addition, there is also lots of vaulting practice There were lots of thrills for the huge crowd at especially with the beginner games players. It can take the Equine Experience at the 2010 Mane Event. The years to perfect the various vaulting styles. There are upbeat music and fast-paced demonstration of the different vaults if the horse is stationary or moving. For vaulting skills and the four games were a hit: the gal - Lisa McKenzie, Devon, scoops the bottle off the barrel example, it is very important when the horse is moving loping ponies executed very fast stops in the very at a gallop and showing precise hand-eye coordina - tion. Photo credit: Terry Stickle forward, to vault off ahead of the horse so that the short arena. Popping balloons and hitting a small tar - horse is moved into the best position for the bounce get at a gallop with a stick proved the riders’ vault back on. The speed and agility of Mounted skills and showed off the ponies’ training. In the spring of 2010, six Alberta girls, Games is especially enticing for boys looking for a new Morwenna Goodliffe, Shelby Masse, Lisa McKenzie, sport. Hillary McLean, Jessica Wallin, Jasinta Graham and The association is looking to expand to Red Deer two parents Linda McKenzie and Jane Goodliffe joined and Calgary areas. For more information contact Linda Jim Dunn for a competition in Hilton, South Africa. McKenzie 780-987-0105. AB Dunn is the Team Canada coach and Mounted Games There is additional information on the WEG International Development director and he has trav - Mounted Games website: elled to to study with the guru of games http://www.wegames.us/WEGames coaches, Robert Noble. The opportunity to train with The Canada Mounted Games website: a top world coach offered new competitive ideas and www.canadamga.com Ashley Schiewe stretches very low to make sure the strategies. Team Canada is often at a disadvantage, as sock stays in the bucket. Photo credit: Terry Stickle they always must play on borrowed ponies when they Linda McKenzie developed her passion for horses when her two daughters began riding travel abroad. The players must not only deal with handling props at high speeds lessons. McKenzie has successfully helped raise funds for the Whitemud Equine Centre but do it while riding ponies that are not always very experienced at games and and the Beaumont Cross Country Course. She and Trigger, her 13.3 HH competitive games sometimes have their minds on heading back to their buddies or spooking at the pony, love to wander the Ya Ha Tinda. And, are still working on the canter in lessons.

6 AlbertaBits FALL 2010 www.albertaequestrian.com Bits of news from the AEF

SLivaingd thed drelaem up TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP by Dixie Crowson, President AEF Renew today through your personalized membership form, either through the website, or contact the office. Summer has come and gone and fall colours surround us. Where does the time go? WHAT’S NEW ONLINE I hope that during this time you all had the opportunity to live your dream – riding, driving, or even the enjoyment of just brushing your horse. Watch for the NEW Alberta Equestrian Trails Database coming to the AEF Some of you might have experienced our new and highly successful Wild website in October, 2010. It will include locations, directions and a brief descrip - tion of the area, all with the click of a button. Rose competitions. While others were so lucky in heading to the mountains for a If you have a favourite or area that you would like to have posted please beautiful trail ride. And I have to admit that it is here I am ever so envious, for email [email protected] and we will include it on the map. when one lives in the middle of row-crop country in the southern part of the province, finding a place to even ride is…I am sure you are beginning to see the CULTURAL EVENTS picture. Between the hay, corn and potato fields, the wheel lines and pivots, a It will be over January 2, but until then you can still visit Ottawa’s Museum of place to ride is indeed a challenge. But ride we do, and I can dream of the Civilization and THE HORSE exhibit. Explore the profound relationship between Hummingbird, Kananaskis Country, Ya Ha Tinda. Someday. horses and humans. The Horse showcases fossils, models, dioramas and cultural But while on horseback I do think of the Alberta Equestrian Federation: a objects from around the world, and it looks at horse species of the past and horse place where people from all over come to join in one common interest – the love art from the Paleolithic period to the present. It features spectacular artifacts of a horse. It’s a place where memories are made, and dreams come true. including a full suit of armour for a horse from the 15th century, paintings of the So go get your boots and LET’S LIVE THE DREAM. AB Canadian Cavalry in action during the First World War, and a horse-drawn fire engine from the 19th century. Visit www.civilization.ca to learn more. WILD ROSE WINNERS Coming in 2011, the Glenbow Museum, Calgary will host the THE WARRIOR EMPEROR AND CHINA’S TERRACOTTA ARMY . This magnificent collection features Capri Win Your Entry Draw large-scale clay horses. It’s well worth the visit to learn about this culture and the Klondike Chapter “Tournament of Dandelion” May 22 Harry Harrison integral part horses played. Visit www.glenbow.org to learn more. BRAVE show at TRISTAR May 22-23 Maddison Skinner-Guillen Harmony May 28-30 Ainsley Bader Kestrel Ridge Wild Rose Show 4 May 30 Hilary Plint Northern Trails Riding Club Show 1 Jun 5 Debra Richards BRAVE June Fun Show Jun 12 Kali Reimchen Northern Trails Riding Club Show 2 Jun 19 Amanda Hartley AEF Trail Supporter Program

Kestrel Ridge Wild Rose Dressage Show 5 Jun-20 Jake McBreen ESTRIAN U FE Do you want to improve trails in your area? The AEF EQ D A E T R Didsbury Horse Show Jul 3-4 Janet Jager R A T E I O Trail Supporter Program is a funding initiative used for B

L N No Bitch Hitch Jul 3-4 Glen Smith A trail development to provide facilities such as high lines, T Kestrel Ridge Wild Rose Dressage Show 6 Jul 4 Carter Ortynsky R R A E toilets, fire rings, signage, wells for stock watering, trail I T Northern Trails Riding Club Show 3 Jul 17 Janice Tokar L R SU P O Kestrel Ridge Wild Rose Dressage Show 7 Aug 8 Carrie Wagner P bridges, etc. By joining the Trail Supporter Program, Riqueza Rising Star BRAVE Show Jul 17-18 Kira Barr you can help improve your favourite trail. Northern Trails Riding Club Show 4 Aug 14 Lisa Wieben You will receive a Trail Supporter tag when you enroll and in following Eagle Ridge Event Aug 21-22 Leanne McLean years, you’ll get a renewal sticker with your membership. Attach your tag to your BRAVE show at Tristar Aug 21-22 Michelle Pulak saddle when and show your support for Alberta’s great backcountry . Outstanding Volunteers Klondike Chapter “Tournament of Dandelions” May 22 Karen Brown BRAVE show at TRISTAR May 22-23 Emily Pauls Harmony Horse Show May 28-30 Dean Fahselt BRAVE June Fun Show Jun 12 Carson King Northern Trails Riding Club Show 2 Jun 19 Tori White Alberta Trail Didsbury Horse Show Jul 3-4 Denise Thompson No Bitch Hitch Jul 3-4 Leanne McLean Riding Association Northern Trails Riding Club Show 3 Jul 17 Deana Harbidge Riqueza Rising Star BRAVE Show Jul 17-18 Paula Richardson ATRA is a vibrant club for Northern Trails Riding Club Show 4 Aug 14 Lori Lacey Eagle Ridge Combined Driving Event Aug 21-22 Pratt Family recreational riders and drivers of BRAVE show at Tristar Aug 21-22 Kelsey Pyde all ages and horse breeds.

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www.albertaequestrian.com AlbertaBits FALL 2010 7 Ask the Insurance Guy Aby Mikde King vice Insurance 101…the whole story

After many successful years of providing service to the equine community e) The member has “other” insurance that could or should respond. Almost across Canada, several of our provincial equine association partners have asked every insurance policy has a clause that addresses the possibility that the us to clarify the insurance program we administer and to try and dispel some of insured has other insurance. If the member has another insurance policy to the myths that pop up from time to time. put the claim through, then that other policy is going to be involved and may The insurance offered through the AEF membership fee is a terrific value and have to pay all or a part of the claim before the AEF policy does. This is a very common risk deferral strategy that insurers of all stripes use. very useful member benefit. If you have comments or questions, please let us know. This does not mean that the AEF policy will not cover the member or the loss. Our job as insurance brokers is to serve, and our clear objective is to exceed If the member does not have any other insurance that could or should respond to the claim, then the AEF will respond. your expectations – every time. We need and welcome your feedback.

CHAPTER 1: CHAPTER 2: Accident, Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) $5,000,000 Personal Liability insurance This is the second insurance policy that is automatically provided to a mem - This is one of the two insurance policies that are automatically provided as ber in good standing of the AEF. soon as the member is considered to be “in good standing.” The Personal Liability This is a catastrophic and permanent injury policy. insurance as provided is in full force and effect. Paraplegia, quadriplegia. Loss of sight, loss of a limb or loss of hearing are The period of coverage is directly tied to the membership. When the mem - all examples of the types of injures that are scheduled (listed) and therefore, cov - bership expires, so does the insurance. ered. Death from an equine accident is also covered. This is liability insurance. By definition, this means that if someone else (a This AD&D policy has a Principal Sum limit of $30,000. The Principal Sum third party) alleges that the member is legally responsible for Bodily Injury or amount is used as the point of reference to determine how much you will receive Property Damage caused to them by an owned or leased horse of the member, the if you suffer from a listed injury resulting from an equine accident. The amount insurer providing coverage will respond, defend the member as necessary and pay paid will be a multiple of $30,000 or a portion of $30,000. The schedule of the damages if found to be legally liable. injuries determines the amount paid. The policy also provides liability coverage for the care, custody and control What this AD&D policy does NOT COVER of non-owned horses. For example: if the AEF member was transporting another 1) Loss of income person’s horse (in a non-commercial situation) and an accident occurred where the member was held to be legally liable for the transported horse’s injury (or 2) Rehab cost for injuries that are not scheduled on the policy. death) then this policy would respond. This is a unique coverage that we provide 3) Fractures (or other non-permanent injuries) to recognize that almost invariably, the member who owns a horse trailer will (at 4) Dental work some point) transport a horse that does not belong to them. 5) Members who are over the age of 90 years Regardless of the type of liability claim, the response of the insurer will vary The policy is in force 24 hours a day, seven days a week and covers you any - by individual circumstance and it shouldn’t be a surprise that not every claim will where in the world. be paid. The policy will pay regardless of any other insurance policy that may be in place. As these types of insurance (AD&D) often stack, it’s possible that the Not every claim is paid injured person could collect from more than one insurer if those policies cover There are a number of reasons for possible denial of liability coverage, such as: the same loss. a) The third party makes no formal allegation of liability. Insurance is not a “vol - That’s it for the included insurance. This is an excellent program, at very low untary payment because the member feels guilty” program. For a liability poli - cost, that addresses the reality of being involved with horses. cy insurer to do anything/something, then the “injured” third party has to actually go to the trouble of alleging that the insured (member) is responsible CHAPTER 3: and then prove their loss. This basic principle is true of all liability insurance. Optional Insurance coverage b) The value of property damage caused by the horse is under the deductible of A few years ago, at the request of our customers, we expanded the insurance $1,000. (Yes, there is a deductible, but only for Property Damage claims. programs we offered to the AEF and other provincial equine associations. AEF There is no deductible for Bodily Injury claims). members pay additional fees for these optional coverages. c) The use of the horse is not covered. This is a Personal Liability insurance poli - Enhanced Accident, Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage cy. Commercial use of the horse is not covered. Riding instruction is, by defini - tion, a commercial activity and is therefore not covered. For your information, You may opt to increase the Principal Sum of AD&D coverage by an addition - showing, boarding, incidental breeding, leasing between two individuals and al $50,000. When this optional coverage is purchased, then the enhanced policy recreational use are all considered to be personal uses and are covered by the also provides some limited coverage for Fracture and Dental injuries. insurance policy provided to individual members. The fracture benefit is also a one-time payment and the amount is deter - d) The member charged money to transport someone else’s horse and by defini - mined by which bone(s) is/are involved. The highest payment is for a fractured tion, entered into a commercial transport transaction. Any liability arising from skull and is $750. Other fracture injuries receive less. this commercial transportation is not covered. The maximum dental benefit is $1,000.

8 AlbertaBits FALL 2010 www.albertaequestrian.com We have been told by members across the country that the motivation in pur - 6) If the member is a junior or minor and owner of a horse and a lawsuit is chasing the enhanced AD&D policy is to be covered for a higher death and cata - launched because the horse did ‘something to someone,’ it is almost certain strophic injury benefit and not necessarily for the relatively small benefits provided that the junior’s parent or guardian is going to be named as a co-defendant. In for a “broken arm” or “broken tooth.” this circumstance, the AEF policy will protect the junior or minor member and There is no coverage under this optional AD&D enhancement for loss of the parent or guardian, automatically. income, rehab costs for injuries not scheduled. This policy is not available to 7) If you allow your coach to use your horse in a riding-instruction environment members over the age of 70 years. (perhaps for a reduction in board, etc.) then BEWARE of the legal implications.

Optional Travel coverage The AEF will NOT protect you if your horse causes bodily injury or property You can obtain a travel/medical policy for out of province/out of country damage while being used in this way – because this is actually a commercial emergency medical expenses. This policy covers any number of trips throughout venture. the year, anywhere in the world, for the first 90 days of any one trip. This policy There is a simple solution. Request that the coach or boarding place owner recognizes that you may be involved in horse-related activities when traveling. If (user of the horse) provide you with a certificate of insurance to confirm that you have an accident (with or without your horse) that requires medical attention, they have Commercial General Liability insurance in place. We recommend a the coverage will be there. limit of no less than $2,000,000. In addition, have the coach or boarding There are exclusions and as one would expect, conditions of coverage are place insurance provider add your name (as horse owner) to their impacted by some pre-existing medical conditions. This coverage is not available Commercial General Liability insurance policy as Additional Insured. This sim - to members over the age of 70 years. ple endorsement typically has no cost associated with it and may offer you “Members Named Perils” horse insurance some protection. If the AEF member chooses and pays for this optional insurance coverage, he The above information is a summary only and should not be construed to be or she will have obtained horse mortality (life) insurance for any horse they own, a complete detail of coverages or exclusions that may apply. if the horse dies as a result of one of the following insured perils: Fire, Lightning We urge all AEF members to contact our trained insurance professionals at and Transport. CAPRI INSURANCE SERVICES toll free at 1-800-670-1877 with inquiries about the The maximum the policy will pay is $4,000 for any one loss. The territory for insurance programs that are provided to members of the AEF. AB coverage is anywhere in North America. The maximum benefit for any one term, for any one member is $4,000. There is no deductible. Mike King is an equine insurance specialist with Capri Insurance Services Ltd. and is This policy does not cover vet expenses or death arising from any other responsible for the insurance programs that benefit the Alberta Equestrian Federation and its members. Do you have a question on insurance? “Ask the Insurance Guy”…and cause. we will provide an answer in the next issue [email protected]. Full Mortality Insurance –EQUI CARE We also offer full mortality insurance insurance –EQUI CARE –that covers the horse for death arising from any accident or sickness and offer discounted rates Horse mortality/Farm/Commercial equine liability for this broad coverage. EQUI CARE can also be extended to cover emergency medical/surgical expenses that might be incurred. This is an excellent insurance product and very inexpensive. Call our office for more, detailed information. Optional Tack Insurance This is the latest addition to your AEF insurance program. If you choose this option, then up to $2500 of your tack will be insured for all risks of loss, any - where in North America.

QUICK FACTS 1) Who is an insured: Under the AEF MEMBER insurance program, it should come as no surprise that only you, the member, are the insured, not your friend, not your coach, Proud to be the insurance provider not your boarding place owner. Only the MEMBER. to the Alberta Equestrian Federation 2) It does not matter how many horses you own to have coverage under the and ALL of its members! Personal Liability policy. Coverage is included in your membership and it does not matter if you board your horses away from home. 3) The Personal Liability policy will not provide coverage if you are sued because you let someone else ride your horse, they fall off and get injured UNLESS the person riding the horse is also a member of the AEF. Or, this person earns their living in whole or in part in the horse industry. The AEF set this rule in place years ago to encourage membership. The solution is simple. Get people Equine Department to join the AEF before you let anyone ride your horse. Then you are covered. 100-1500 Hardy Place, Kelowna, BC V1Y 8H2 4) If someone is holding your horse and the horse kicks, bites or stomps them and they decide to hold you legally liable for their injury, you are covered. Phone (800) 670-1877 Email: [email protected] 5) The AD&D policy is for you, not your horse. If you wish to insure your horse www.capri.ca against injury or death, we can help but under a separate policy.

www.albertaequestrian.com AlbertaBits FALL 2010 9 Listening makes good horse sense

By Sandy Anderson “Too bad this horse can’t tell us where it hurts.” Possibly you or your vet has said this at some time. While we may interpret a whinny as a greeting, other aspects of a horse’s communica - tion can be less obvious. When a horse acts in ways we find unacceptable, our response is often a ver - bal correction or a stronger aid. However, a horse could be reacting to poorly fit - ted tack, the rider’s position, an abscessed tooth being aggravated by the bit, a pulled muscle or tender hooves. Possibly, the horse is confused or frightened. Discovering what is really going on requires critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate rather than quick judgements. In our haste to accomplish our objective, we may not “hear” what our horse is trying to tell us. Taking time to listen can be valuable for the horse’s health and safety, as well as our own.

WHAT DRIVES YOUR HORSE’S BEHAVIOURS? Equine behaviours can be innate, learned, or the reaction to pain and dis - comfort. As flight animals, they have well-developed senses to help them respond to their environment and each other. In the wild, a herd depends on each horse alerting the others when danger is near. Along with whinnies and snorts, they use nonverbal communication, such as Lowery working with a young horse on back-up. Photo credit: Sandy Anderson the positioning of ears, tails and heads, body posture and other movements, to send messages of warning, displeasure, connection and nurturing. They may touch noses when they meet or groom one another as part of their bonding. tionally evasive when we unknowingly put the horse in a situation like one where it On the trail, if your horse suddenly tenses, raises it head, swishes its tail and was frightened or hurt previously. Part of a horse’s instinct for survival is the ability moves it ears around like antennae, it is probably responding instinctively to to generalize learning from one event to another. For example, if a horse has been something it hears, sees or smells. Dr. Harvey Cole, DVM, a former Olds College injured by a vehicle, it may refuse to go near a similar one. Not knowing the instructor who now operates a mobile equine veterinary practice, tells a story horse’s history, a new owner could assume the horse is just being difficult. about riding with a group in the hills. We don’t know what we don’t know. So it helps to recognize when we need Each time they paused on the way back to camp, his mare would abruptly input from a professional who is willing to discuss or compare opinions and expe - turn and face backwards. Despite his protestations, she continued to do so. Upon riences. When Cole was invited to a Central American country to trim the hooves arriving at their camp, they discovered that a cougar had ransacked it. Then it was of some horses, he saw the importance of this play out. The group had a stallion clear that his mare knew the big cat was following them. that was particularly unruly and they said it was too dangerous to trim. It is also possible to misinterpret a horse’s behaviour as aggressive or inten - Not to be deterred, he asked if he could work with the stallion. He walked the horse over to the fence, which served to keep the stallion from spinning away, and let the horse stand with a loose shank. If the horse acted up while being Dr. Harvey Cole, DVM in the foothills. trimmed, Cole walked the horse in a circle with a firm lead shank and reposi - Photo credit courtesy of Dr. Harvey Cole tioned the horse by the fence, again with a loose lead. He constantly made sure there was slack in the rope so the horse had no discomfort from the shank. “The stallion quickly determined that the fence was a safe place where standing quietly with a loose lead was its reward,” says Cole. While the handlers knew there was a problem, they hadn’t known what to do. They were doing things the way they always had – using force to control their horses. The horse’s behaviour was a symptom and their actions had only made the situation worse. A year later, when Cole returned to the same place, he was delighted to see well-behaved horses led by handlers using loose leads.

HOW TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR HORSE Nancy Lowery is an accomplished horsewoman, riding coach and founder of a consulting firm called The Natural Leader (www.thenaturalleader.ca). She offers workshops and seminars in leadership development using horses as the teachers. When it comes to understanding behaviours, she says, “As humans, we tend to be goal and success oriented in our activities. Instead, if we focus on the process of learning and creating a respectful relationship with our horse, that’s when we begin to notice behaviours – ours and the horse’s.”

10 AlbertaBits FALL 2010 www.albertaequestrian.com Lowery offers some key points for us, as both new and experienced equestri - AEF hosts photography workshop ans, to improve communication with our horses. • Be patient. Resolution for a problem may not be in the first solution that comes to mind. If the behaviour is not health related, ask yourself, “What do I have to do to get a different result?” • Be realistic about your horse’s ability to learn or do certain tasks. Not all horses have the conformation required for certain activities, which is one reason why we have so many breeds. • Likewise, be realistic about yourself. Do you have the skills and experience to train your horse? A good horseman, who is also a good coach, can be a great help. • Be deliberate. When teaching your horse a new behaviour, break it down into smaller, successive steps. Once the horse has learned one part, add on to this task. Be alert to your horse’s nonverbals. Overly repeated actions lead to boredom and resistance. In words, the horse might be saying, “You’ve done your job. I’ve got that down pat. Let’s do something different.” • Listen to you horse and use common sense. Evasive behaviours may be for a reason. We may assume a horse is being ornery when if fact, the horse is in discomfort, reacting to past experi - ence or trying to alert you. Photographers at the course. Photo credit: Linda Finstad, A Sharper Image

MEASURING YOUR • Learn about your own learning The AEF hosted its first photography workshop, June 26, 2010, with instruc - HORSE’S VITAL SIGNS and communication styles. Yes, tor Linda Finstad from A Sharper Image providing tricks and tips. The class had how you learn can affect how Dr. Cole reinforces the value of filled up rapidly when announced with participants travelling from as far as Buck horse owners having a medical tool kit you approach your horse’s Lake to attend the workshop at AEF staff member Wendy Kemble’s place near handy. Among the first questions he learning. It helps if your trainer Indus. asks when called about a sick horse is, or coach also understands these The group was very keen to learn about timing, light and shade and general “What is the horse’s temperature?” concepts. portrait and conformation shots. For the people just bit by the photo bug, good In addition to supplies for injuries, • Does your horse get “turn out” basics were introduced to help advance from the auto setting. Professional pho - be sure your kit includes: time? Grazing and social interac - tographers also took part, as they • Rectal thermometer (plastic) for were looking to brush up and learn large animals and a lubricant like tion with other horses is impor - some new skills from Finstad, noted petroleum jelly tant for a horse’s physical and as a top-notch equine photographer mental health. • Stethoscope for monitoring gut and workshop leader. sounds • Be familiar with your horse’s Of course, the volunteers, both • A notebook to record your horse’s normal condition and behav - human and equine made it a success. vital signs averaged over several iours, reactions and state of Jessica Paul (AEF staffer) and readings. In an emergency, it’s easy health. When something changes Dashwood showed great form over to forget the numbers. with your horse, you can see the fences to teach the importance of tim - Consider learning how to measure problem more clearly. Make ing. Amanda Kemble and Quarter pulse, respiratory rate, state of hydra - detailed observations. Has your Horse, Levi, posed for tion and stride along with knowing conformation/portrait shots. Scott what are acceptable ranges for each. horse behaved this way before? If so, what is similar about the Phillips provided Belle and her foal situations? for fun and silly shots. Barrel racer Tamara Hodgson with Holly. Photo Credit: Tamara Hodgson and Holly provided Wendy Kemble • If there is a possible health issue, get out your “medical tool kit” and check another timing lesson. Last but not heart rate, breathing, temperature and, if relevant, length of stride. Or, con - least Amanda Kemble and her grey tact your vet. You begin looking past the symptoms to the root cause of the Arabian Gus were used to show how problem. to take shots in the shade. Our horses need us to listen to them but we may not see everything because The AEF is planning on hosting we lack the training. This is where patience, critical thinking and a determination other photography workshops. Check to learn come in. Our safety and well being, as well as that of our equine compan - the website or the AEF enews for dates ions, can depend on our willingness to listen. and locations. If you’re interested in It makes good horse sense. AB other workshops, contact the AEF for details on organizing one. Sandy Anderson is a freelance writer who has been a horse aficionado since she was a Look for images from the work - child. For many years, she was involved in recreational riding and competition. Recently, she left her corporate job to pursue her writing and, of course, is finding topics that shop on the AEF website’s Image Scott Phillips with Belle (foreground) and include the equine world. Gallery. AB her foal. Photo Credit: Sue Miller

www.albertaequestrian.com AlbertaBits FALL 2010 11 Stone Bridge is a driver’s dream by Kathy Helmig

Stone Bridge Club’s fifth Annual No Bitch Hitch Combined Driving Show had a number of firsts this year. Held on July 3, 4 and 5, at the home of hosts Judy and Brian Bertelsen near Innisfail, this was the first show sanctioned by the new AEF Wild Rose Competition circuit and the first show using the new AEF Driving Rules. The program also included the change of format from the traditional Training and Preliminary divi - sions to the Six Levels system. The change was to make the competitions more grassroots friendly and to accommodate the first-time, green competitor. The show attracted an entry of fif - teen, with four pairs and eleven single entries enjoying the wonderful scenery and almost picture-perfect weather. Judge François Bergeron from Quebec is an ADS R judge and a very experi - enced driving competitor. Even with the introduction of a new system, the show was a great success. The green drivers all expressed their wholehearted enthusi - asm for the simplicity of Levels One and Two, which shortened the marathon and cones courses to make it a much less nerve-racking experience. The horses and Driver Karen Pratt from Carbon, is taking her very first Driving Trial with her pony Mustang. Her son Logan is helping out by reading her Level One dressage test. She went ponies all came in from the event on each day eager and ready to face more. It on to groom for a single small pony at a higher level later on the second day. Photo credit: also gave those drivers the opportunity to watch the experienced entries go Susan Judge (David Morton Photographic) through the more advanced levels and appreciate the time and work that a suc - cessful dressage test can make on one’s ability to make the necessary bends and Newbert and Kathy Helmig joined pace changes in an obstacle. Bergeron in the finer points of judging Bergeron was very positive in his critique on the system. He could see the dressage and all the other responsibil - benefit of encouraging the grassroots drivers with a less intimidating event. ities of running a competition. It was a Bergeron took the time to talk to the drivers about their dressage tests and how tremendous learning experience to be important that work was to the overall success of a competition. He stated that he able to shadow someone with the loved the course with its interesting sights along the marathon trails: the Teddy knowledge and wonderful goodwill Bears Picnic, the Porcupine Café and the river splash for the more advanced that Bergeron imparted on the group. drivers. The weather held until the last The entries included a broad range of breeds from Welsh and Icelandic few hours of the marathon on Sunday ponies, a VSE, mules and Warmbloods to Arabians, Haflingers and crossbreds. It to send a quick rain to make for a bit made an interesting show for drivers, spectators and volunteers alike with the of a run for competitors, volunteers combination of pairs and singles and absolute beginners and more experienced and spectators alike. But it stopped to competitors. allow the winners to collect their Driver Roxy Bell and groom. Bob, the The Saturday night supper was well-attended and the silent auction brought medals and ribbons, to trade stories horse, is 22 years young. Photo credit: David Morton (David Morton Photographic) in items from rubber stall mats to a beautiful leather harness, feed, a lovely quilt and ask advice and to promise to and horse treats, to name but a few. The meal was wonderful and the comradery return for the August show. and fun made for a wonderful evening. François Bergeron is very much appreciated for all his help and patience. The weekend also included the first AEF Driving Judges Clinic with five new The sponsors and volunteers were instrumental in the success of this show, as junior judges in the making. Richard Holyoak, Neil McKinnie, Kathy Sunberg, Judy were the spectators who cheered everyone on. AB

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Gerry and Jo- The Equine Foundation of Ann Wilson founders of the Canada (EFC) is the first organization association. devoted to equines to be registered as Photo credit: Nora a charity. In 1983, George Wade of Maidman Kentville, Nova Scotia acted on his concern about the health and welfare of horses and started EFC. He served The Fort Calgary Wheel as president until his passing in 1997. & Runner Association In the early days, funds were used to provide scholarships, as well Fort Calgary Wheel & Runner Association was formed in 1979 by a group of The Schwab.ca Group Equine Foundation as, aid to the Canadian Pony Club to Trail Ride June 6, 2010. Willa Schwab driving enthusiasts who gave wagon rides in the summer and sleigh rides in the assist in providing educational knowl - and her Morgan mare Annie Get Your winter from Fort Calgary, thus the name. edge of good horse care. For the past Gun with their 2010 Equine Foundation In 1982, Gerry and Jo-Ann Wilson joined the club as outriders and over time of Canada cooler. Next EFC ride is the several years, donations have been first Sunday in June, in 2011. Photo credit: the emphasis of the club shifted to riders, but the diversity of the horse remained directed to Canada’s five vet colleges. Karen Abel the cornerstone of the club. Fundraising can be done in several ways, and the most common and gener - The association is a family-oriented club, which just celebrated its 31st year in 2010; riders range in age from 10 to 70. ally largest each year are the various trail rides held across Canada. In 2009, there The club has ridden in the Calgary Stampede as a mounted colour party for were three rides in northern, central and southern Alberta raising a total of about 25 years, placing in judging in the top three ribbons each year. Members $10,000. Other fundraising efforts have included auctions, raffles, sale of limited stand out with distinctive royal blue and white outfits: white hats, blue scarves, edition prints and memorial bequests. white shirts with blue embroidery of the club name on the back and dark blue The donations to the veterinary colleges are used to purchase, or help pur - jeans. The horses have matching headstalls, breast collars, cinches and leg wraps. chase, specialized equipment for a specific purpose as selected by the recipient The sharapes carry the blue and white logo. college. They receive donations on a rotating basis: the University of Calgary Fort Calgary Wheel & Runner has also participated at Spruce Meadows for Veterinary Medicine, Calgary, Alberta (see article on page 19) ; the Western over 17 years at the three major tournaments including The National in June, The College of Veterinary Medicine, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; the Equine Research North American in July and The Masters in September. The club parades in the Centre, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario; the University of Montreal Veterinary International ring on Saturday and Sunday. During the day, two or more riders are College, St. Hyacinthe, Quebec; and, the Atlantic University Veterinary College, on guard duties at designated areas for visitors to come and pet the horses and Charlottetown, P.E.I. talk to members about the horses and activities when the club is not at Spruce Dedicated volunteers carry out administration and fundraising across Canada Meadows. Many visitors are from around the world and ask many questions about with 100 percent of the donations used to fund programs. the horses. For example, they want to know why they have the metal thing in their The Foundation celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2008 and that seemed to mouth, which we tell them is a bit and what it does, why they have metal nails in be a springboard for fundraising. That year was the best of many and the 2009 their feet and how it holds the shoes on, and what colour they are: dark bay, buck - fundraising was very gratifying, achieving the largest annual amount since incep - skin, paint, palomino and black. tion. This has allowed the Foundation to donate funds to all five colleges in 2010. Many of the people have never touched a live horse and are amazed at how Calgary will receive $30,000 for specialized equipment plus $10,000 for research, soft their manes and necks are. Many a picture of the horses and their riders has Saskatoon will receive $20,000, which is being matched ($20,000) by a private gone to the visitors’ homes all over the world. foundation, Guelph, St Hyacinthe, and Charlottetown will receive $10,000 each for The club also takes part in many rural parades, for example: High River, a grand total (including private matching) of $110,000. Black Diamond, Okotoks, Langdon, Longview, Strathmore, Chestermere, and President Eldon Bienert of Leduc has worked tirelessly since 1983 on behalf Cochrane, where sponsor Rothenberg Capital Management has one of its offices. of the Foundation with support from his wife Peggy McDonald. The board of direc - When not doing parades, members enjoy trail rides and gymkhanas. If you are interested in joining or would like more information please con - tors comes from across Canada. tact Jo-Ann Wilson, [email protected], or phone 403-936-5985. Or con - For a fun day riding and supporting Canada’s veterinary college’s research tact Liz Cormack-Stout, [email protected], or phone: 403-601-2669. AB programs, check their website. As a registered charity, EFC provides official tax- deductible receipts to donors who contribute $10 or more. AB

Gerry and Jo-Ann Wilson, Carlynn Stout, Liz Cormack-Stout, Aaron and Helen Gale, Lynne Salamon, Karen Orser, Pat Lepine, Candace Oakes, Barb Oaks and Walter Hubarewich. Photo credit: Nora Maidman For more information on the EFC, go to: www.equinefoundation.com.

(l-r) EFC President Eldon Bienert and Alberta Director Bob Watson shown with a vet student were special guests at the opening of the Clinical Sciences Building at UCVM. Photo credit: Peggy McDonald

14 AlbertaBits FALL 2010 www.albertaequestrian.com NOW WHAT? non-traditional careers by Tori White

So you love horses – you had horse posters plastered onto your walls and Phillips says she has never looked back, “each stole as much time you could at the barn or in the field hanging out with your degree is something I’m extremely proud of, and I four-legged friend. Growing up you always dreamed of working with horses. You love my job so it was all worth it!” While years of had visions of galloping on the back of a sleek race horse, winning an Olympic formal education may not be for everyone she medal, or maybe even travelling the world as a top trainer. But, as you got older, adds, “I’m a big supporter of formal education. your dream job seemed out of reach. However, there are many incredible Even though for many careers in the horse world careers that you can bring and apply to your passion for horses. experience is extremely important, it really If you love English, history or writing, think about a career as an advertis - depends on what you want to do. Education is ing copywriter or salesperson, reporter or journalist? What about promotional never a waste of time or money. Even if you don’t work or public relations? Or a career as a researcher, publisher or even author? use your degree and wind up working at a barn, Shannon Pr in 20 years, you might want to do something else att. Photo credi t: Maria Caldero OPEL JOHNSON , youth fiction author and co-owner of Pumpkin Head Publishing and you’ll have your degree to support you.” She ne has written three books, Saving London , Sarah’s and Summer Sunrise with a adds, “If you really want to stand out (especially in some kind of field outside of fourth and final book planned. These books are written for a youth market, barn management/grooming/training; such as nutrition/feed sales/biotech) – ages 9 to 14, and interweave a young girl’s journey graduate degrees are becoming more and more common.” through relationships and self discovery all while con - Do you have a passion to create, a love for design? Have you thought of nected to a love and need for horses. Johnson’s own equine or track photography, sculpting or commercial art? What about equine passion for horses was deep but being horseless, she illustration or music? Art direction or equine clothing or equipment design? Or lacked the hands-on experience she felt she needed become an artist? to be successful within the equine industry. Her par - ents discouraged her from being involved, stating JUDIE POPPLEWELL was always “drawn” to horses but never thought of drawing that they would be more comfortable with her love or painting horses as art. It was not until 1991 while thumbing through a maga - of horses being a hobby but not necessarily a zine that she realized equine art was much sought after by collectors and buyer. career choice. It was Johnson’s passion and need Since then Popplewell has developed a career in the art industry, focusing on for horses that eventually led her to writing. painting oil-on-canvas for the last 15 year. Today, she does one or two commis - on sions each year but paints primarily shows and for galleries that exhibit her orig - el Johns She elaborates, “people constantly comment redit: Op Photo c hnson. about my passion for writing, but what few realize inal work. Her work is unique, often showcasing draft horses, equipment and Opel Jo is that, though I do thoroughly enjoy writing, I did not pick up my pen individuals from a gone-by era as well as western heritage scenes. Her paintings for that reason. I was horseless and needed an outlet for my passion. Writing are highly detailed, almost allowing became that outlet.” Johnson adds, “my career started because of my love for the observer to hear the thunder of all things equine.” Writing has not been easy; she has had challenges along the the hooves or the struggle of the way. One challenge that surprised her was a writer’s block she experienced after draft team as they pass by. finally being able to purchase her own horse. Eventually overcoming this chal - Popplewell’s desire to paint was not lenge, she believes her horse has provided her a new channel of experience and without its challenges. She remem - inspiration for her fourth novel. Johnson realized that her own lack on hands- bers trying to work out her place in on experience in the industry limited her career options. She also knew that she the industry and provide something was not cut out for working at a racetrack or being a vet. It was her ability to that was different to what was research and her passion for the industry that kept her moving toward a career already available. “People advised not to paint horses because it was that today keeps her tied to an industry she loves. Frosty Morning by Judi Popplewell overdone in the market and I Do you love all things science based? Have a desire or need to figure wouldn’t succeed,” she says. “My things out and find an answer? While a veterinarian might be the first career answer to that is to paint what you love and it will show in your work. I have choice, what about genetics or rehabilitation therapy, or working as an animal been lucky in that clients have supported me and I have created a following.” health technologist specializing in horses or even being a drug inspector? What Popplewell’s career break came when she was accepted to exhibit as part of the about equine nutrition – it’s more than throwing a flake of hay and providing a Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Western Art Showcase auction. This was in bucket of water. 1995 and she has been involved in the Showcase ever since. If a career as an SHANNON PRATT-PHILLIPS has a BSc in Nutritional Science (University of artist in the equine industry sounds right for you, Popplewell offers this bit of Guelph), MSc in Equine Nutrition and Exercise Physiology (University of advice, “if art is the goal, I would suggest to learn as much as you can by study - Kentucky) and a PhD in Equine Nutritional Physiology (University of Guelph). ing other artists’ style and glean as much as you can for what will make your art She is currently an assistant professor in Animal Science at North Caroline State work. Try everything but land on something that you can focus on in the end. University. Pratt-Phillips once considered working as a vet but realized early on Never stop learning and growing.” that this career was not for her. Her love of biochemistry and horses brought Do you like to work with new technology and computers? How about web her to equine nutrition. As an assistant professor, her current position sees her design? The equine industry is not immune to the ever-changing world of tech - devoting approximately 80 percent of her time to teaching and 20 percent to nology. Since the advent of the internet, email and YouTube, an increasing research. The road to where she is today has not been an easy one. Years of demand for trained individuals to support the industry has resulted. Each day graduate schooling were challenging, especially when her friends were already thousand of individuals are going online to buy or sell horses, gain information on the latest products and purchase equipment. employed and making great money while she was still in school. But Pratt- continued on page 16

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TIM HALL owns timhall.ca and specializes in web site design, print work, corpo - rate branding and graphic design. He fell into the industry over 10 years ago when he was designing and building a website for his family’s business. Hall says it was due to being raised in “a family and community of horse-lovers, and in a family- run business that caters to the care of the equine industry. He adds, “I had an instant connection with equine web-development and a deep understanding of the people and the community that are part of it.” Hall’s timing was also right. With the rise of the Internet and the demand from individuals and businesses needing to have a presence online, he was able to put his skills to work. As with most small businesses, being successful requires dedication and non-traditional work - ing business hours. His commitment to customer service often results in it being a 24/7 career. And it has not been without its challenges. Keeping up with technology, being knowledgeable about new products and services clients may be interested in as well as working with each client to ensure his understanding of their vision has kept Hall busy. Although there have been challenges, success has followed along. The Alberta Stables Initiative (ASI) is committed to improving the stable He states, “from simple beginnings, I found a business that is flexible, provides industry, within the province, through increasing and improving the public profile personal satisfaction and pride, allows me to work with a tool that I truly love, and of the stable industry, the level of education for stable owners and staff alike, cre - exposes me to growth opportunities each day.” Many non-traditional careers within ating a network of stables for the sharing of information and increasing accessi - the equine industry are as a result of an individual have a dream or idea of what bility of stables for those wanting to get involved in the horse industry. they can provide. Although it may not be easy, the opportunity is there. Hall offers Our goals also encompass creating stable owner/staff awareness of recom - this piece of advice to anyone starting out, “no matter what, believe in yourself. Work hard to achieve your goals. No challenge is insurmountable.” mended Codes of Practice for equine welfare as well as recommended standards for stable operation. LYNN AND DAVID SCOTT own Northern Horse and Dreamweaver Webs, which has New developments for the ASI: been an integral part of the Alberta equine industry. What began for Lynn Scott as a hobby has grown over the years into a full time business employing consultants • A quarterly enews designed to help stable owners and operators receive and designers to meet their clients’ needs in an ever-changing and growing indus - information on helping their business evolve. try. It all began with Scott’s love of record keeping and the development of the • Special e-mail bulletins for current events and timely information that affect Internet; she recognized an opportunity to connect with others who shared her stable owner’s livelihood. passion. In the beginning Scott was able to connect with a few other horse people • Promotion of the ASI to the world on www.findalbertastables.ca, Facebook, but there was no real way to stay connected or to find each other. That is when Twitter and at the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky! she identified a need for “sites to help everyone get together. Finding each other was then as it is now one of the biggest challenges. So Northernhorse.com was • Presence and promotion at six events in central and southern Alberta so far born.” Like any business, it was not without its challenges. Scott remembers pur - this year and two more this fall, including northern Alberta for 10 days. chasing thousands of dollars worth of equipment only to find it obsolete the next • Discounts for ASI participants on insurance and group buying power for pro - year – all while trying to support the farm and a family. Even with the challenges, it motional products with more to come. has been worth the ride. she says, “every year it [the business] has grown. Every year we still feel excited to work on it. We have so many new plans and ideas. We • The annual Stable Owners Seminar has its speakers and topics booked for just need longer days so we can get them done and out there. It is exciting to be January 14th, 2011. Check the website for current details. involved in the development of one of the most exciting technologies in history. I • Fall 2010 will begin the ASI regional meetings. Contact the ASI for further think we are living in an exceptionally exciting time.” Career opportunities in the details or to host a meeting in your area. technology sector are numerous, from piecework to full design and, Scott adds, • Regional meeting topics will include a look at the Alberta Animal Health Act “As the technology is becoming more and more complex especially if you are and Stray Animals Act and what they mean to stable operations. AB making interactive sites that the client can make their own changes on. There is lots of room for people with some design skills – it is really beneficial to have had a horse background when designing horse websites. She concludes that program - ming is probably one of the fastest growing job opportunities on the planet. Opportunities in the equine industry are limitless, from educator to account - ant, from lawyer to real estate agent, from program designer to pharmaceutical sales. Opel Johnson of Pumpkin Head Publishing reminds us, “not all equine careers are traditional. There are so many out there, each with their own unique rewards. Research, investigate, and realize that if you truly want a career in the equine industry, not all careers will be right for you, but there will always be some - thing that is. Use your strengths to do what you love.” Lynn Scott’s email tagline reads, “we create our life experience by the choices that we make.” What choices are you going to make to be part of an industry that has so much to offer. AB

Tori White came into the horse world late, after only dreaming of such adventures as a girl. She rides and competes in both english and western disciplines and is a firm believer in life long learning. In addition, Tori owns At The Barn Door, a company that specializes in fun, comfortable garments for the equine lover. www.atthebarndoor.com.

16 AlbertaBits FALL 2010 www.albertaequestrian.com Ready for a costume class at a . Photo Credit: Eva Flegault

My copy of Mark Rashid’s Life Through

Horsemanship (2005) has been Saddlefitter Erika read so many times that the covers are Gilles with Wichita. just holding the pages together. He’s inspiring Photo Credit: Pam Asheton to green and experienced riders on how to both ride and enjoy a horse. In his book, Rashid loses his joy Lea Kroll new to combined driving. and meaning of his life’s work and then tells you how he Photo credit: Rick Kroll Photography on het finds it again . As Pam Books for teenagers? Well, I’d refer to the ever-popular by American writer Marguerite Henry (1902 - 1997), whose fictionalized account, especially the White Stallion of Lippiza (1976) totally captivated me when I first read it. Her research for King of the Wind (1948) about the Godolphin Arabian and his riches-to-rags-to-riches journey of a stallion that is one understood, and the other 15 seconds. Which one is instant gratification, and of the three founding sires of every Thoroughbred ever foaled. Knowledge is pre - which one do you remember more poignantly? sented in these books, purely and simply, and very enjoyably. Horsemanship, true horsemanship, is application. It’s learning the physical What about films? Try watching Broken Trail (2006) with a 70-something mechanics of how-to and then practicing and practicing and practicing. Robert Duvall seated on the back of an incredible grey gelding rides to drive 500 Competitive disciplines, certain ones in particular (I’m not naming which as I’d loose horses. Tom Burlinson and his gelding do a death-defying leap off a cliff in like to live in Alberta a while yet) attract individuals who often want and can get the famous scene chasing brumbies in The Man From Snowy River (1982), or a turnkey options. Get to the show, compete, trailer home and put the horse into an flirtatious Dana Delany gallops (side-saddle no less) full-throttle down a slope in indoor box stall. the Tombstone (1993) classic where most people would dismount, are breathtak - But, are these horses happy, contented? Are their owners, frankly, aware that ingly stunning. horse-think is very different to human-want? There’s a joy in those pleasures, and there’s also a joy in riding well. Adults connect with babies and young children because it reminds them of Horsemanship, I think, comes in two stages. There’s the ‘learning how to the purity of small simple pleasures, moments of intense joy. The other day, I read ride’ phase, when you wonder if the posting trot is humanly possible. Then there’s the diary of a youngster and of the child free-riding. After endless lessons taught in the ‘click,’ beginning the refining of those small details, the muscles and timing arenas, the words read as if angels had lifted her into another dimension: a girl developed just so. Horsemanship can be riding a trail, ranch roping, horse trials smelling cedar-rich woodlands, the surf pounding the shore, horse sweat. An or galloping horses on the track, and it’s the hook that becomes addiction. intense sweet connection of a forever moment. Unlike other sports, though, our partner is a breathing, living, thinking com - The true mentors who teach foundation horsemanship are booked solid. In ponent. Horses are going through a major transition after roughly 4,000 years of fact, they could clone themselves three times over. Their teaching is about respect, pulling a plough or galloping into battle. The four-leggeds are now largely recre - awareness, grit, determination, patience, humour, kindness. They’re all virtues. ational. At the same time we are experiencing huge changes in human society. And then there’s joy. But to me, the weak link is how a new horse owner, or some - Mankind is largely urban these days. Your grandfather’s homestead is pretty one deciding that they really do want to ride, or compete, can find the knowledge, much an antique memory: the place where you fed chickens, chucked corn and the books, the mentors, the facilities and the right horse? sat bareback on farm horses has disappeared. The world’s population is about 85 To me it’s about structure. That’s why, decades back, I enrolled in the British percent urban, and with that comes a disconnect and disassociation with the land, Horse Society’s training and examinations at one of their top accredited equestrian wildlife, and animal language. centres. I can spot anyone qualified through that system a mile off and yet these We can all learn to ride, but where’s the knowledge of horsemanship? In the instructors/stable and equestrian centre owners definitely are allowed their own five years that I wrote a regular newspaper column ‘Equestrian Diary,’ I saw more spin on top of those strong solid foundations. horse whisperers and clinicians than you can shake a stick at. In the end, I came Add that model, that template, in these very different times into this equation. to the conclusion that people connected with the column because they didn't Knowledgeable owners, clubs and associations such as the Alberta Equestrian know where the heck else they could find out reasons why their horse wouldn’t Federation need to physically present to these urban populations, not the other load in a trailer, or shied at rocks, or couldn’t stand still. Green owners have that way around. The knowledgeable and supportive horse community groups should instinctive affinity and romance that humans have somehow had all these thou - become the urbanites and green riders’ reference point and household names. sands of years with horses, but are frustrated today, beyond all measure, at not Books, film, Internet, Twitter or educational talks are good tools to connect. But, being able to progress. Fun, pleasure, joy, what the green rider so wants has many of these people need to be reached initially in the comfort zone of their own become seemingly unobtainable. environment. Then, with the horses teaching humans, we’re all a step closer to get Urban society, and a world with faster and faster technology, is defined by a five gold stars . AB mindset that wants everything now. Instant gratification is the oft-used psychologi - cal term. Instead of a collaborative effort of your dad ploughing the field, seeding, Pam Asheton qualified coaching with the British Horse Society (BHSI/SM), and competed in harvesting the grain, taking it to the local miller and later, your mother baking a four disciplines at national levels too. She’s the author of Alberta’s first backcountry equestri - loaf and everyone enjoying a fresh slice of homemade bread, we pop into Tim an guidebook. Recently she’s concentrating teaching horse language and psychology to grass - Horton’s and have a doughnut. One’s taken six months of work with every step roots riders and upcoming competitive riders “who really want that gift of understanding.”

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Just 10 kilometres northeast of Fort Assiniboine, nestled close to the Athabasca River, a road ends at the picturesque Sandhills Wildland Provincial Park. Designated as a wildland park in 1997, the unfenced park covers approxi - mately 66 square kilometres in the mixed-wood subregion of the Boreal Forest. Sandhills has a diverse landscape including steep valley walls and river flats, rolling hills and low wetlands, stabilized sand dunes and a mixture of pine, white spruce and aspen forests. The riparian zone along the Athabasca River contains some old-growth mixedwood forests that are over 160 years old. Recreational activities in the park include hiking, bird watching, fishing, snowmobiling and horseback riding. This is superlative riding country.

STAGING AREAS In the southwest end of the park, the Klondike Trail Staging Area gives access to ride on part of the historic Klondike Trail, which was originally established as a portage between the North Saskatchewan and Athabasca rivers for the Hudson Bay Company’s trade route. Later, this trail was used again as part of an overland route Dave Lawrence investigates the historic trapper’s cabin. Photo credit: Vicki Lawrence to the Klondike during the gold rush of 1897-99. Today, you can see the marked gravesite of a young Klondike era girl and an old trapper’s cabin on this trail. The marked trails have names like ‘Wolf’, ‘Mule Deer’, ‘Moose’, ‘Beaver’, Just three kilometres south of Highway 661, the Central Staging Area pro - ‘Lynx’ and ‘Migration’. It is surprising there is not one marked ‘Bear’ since riders vides access to trails in the eastern portion of the park. have had a few encounters with black bears. Yes, this is definitely a wilderness, but Athabasca Viewpoint Staging Area is in the northeast corner near the Vega there are excellent maps, as well as maps on posts at all the major trail junctions. ferry crossing with 14 km of trails designated for hiking only. Wagons and snowmobiles are permitted on designated routes only. The Klondike and Central Staging Areas offer space to park your horse trail - Trails are maintained fairly well, but carrying a portable saw is a good idea er, some tie rails, pit toilets and a shelter. Unfortunately, there is no water and to clear the possible blow downs after a storm. Watering horses on the trail is overnight camping is not allowed. If you are in luck, trail maps will be in stock. almost impossible. There are many marshy areas, but accessing the water is dan - gerous. A few gravel bars on the Athabasca River can be used for watering. EQUESTRIAN TRAILS Meander on the 73 km of multi-use, cost-free trails. Some of the trails are GROUP ENJOYMENT wide enough and fairly level to accommodate wagons. The rest wind their way Every May long weekend for the past 10 years, Cooking Lake Saddle Club through forested areas with occasional viewpoints where you can glimpse the (CLSC) and friends from Alberta Trail Riding Association (ATRA) book Horse river. Sandy trails mean your horse does not need shoes and after a rain, the trails Creek Ranch for a camping, trail riding weekend. A few kilometres past Klondike dry quickly and are never slippery. No OHVs will ever destroy the peaceful solitude Staging Area the road dead ends at the ranch. This solves all the problems of find - and beauty of this wilderness. ing water, maps, horse handling facilities and overnight camping.

18 AlbertaBits FALL 2010 www.albertaequestrian.com EFC donation at work at the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Taking a break on the trail. Photo credit: Vicki Lawrence Thanks to a generous donation from the Equine Foundation of Canada, the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is the first in Canada This year, almost all 60 members camped with their RV’s, some using the to own a Dynamic Respiratory Scope (DRS). electrical hook-ups. A few opted to book a rustic cabin with flush toilets and hot The DRS is a wireless endoscope that allows clinicians and researchers showers. The weekend event has become so popular that there is a waiting list. to see inside a horse’s upper airway while the horse is at work or exercising. Individuals keep their horses in separate pens (40 in all) and there is a large The rider wears a backpack, or it is attached to a sulky or cart and it is turnout pasture. Water taps are conveniently located along the pens. All you have then attached to the horse. The backpack transmits video of the horse’s air - to do is fill your bucket, supply food for your mount, and later use the wheelbar - way. Those images can be recorded and played back, so the DRS can also be rows to clean the manure and excess feed from the pens. There is also access to a used as a teaching tool in the DVM curriculum. round pen or outdoor arena. “Often a horse will not perform as it should, or it will make a sound Groups form, lunches are packed, and each troop leaves the ranch for while working that indicates an issue with its airway, or breathing,” says immediate access to the park’s trails. Evenings find people gathered around a Renaud Leguillette, assistant professor. “With this new technology we are able campfire, swapping stories and singing when the guitar makes its debut. There is to diagnose the problem as the horse is working hard, breathing maximally always birthday cake since a regular camper celebrates his birthday that weekend. and working in a specific head carriage”. This year my husband and I brought a camper (no power requested) and Dr. Leguillette uses the DRS for clinical cases through his work with with two horses, paid $30 per day plus GST. A great deal, and just two hours from Moore & Company Veterinary Services of Calgary. Edmonton. Horse Creek Ranch, open from May to October, is the result of years of hard work by Siebe Brouwer. Year by year, Brouwer has added improvements. The accommodating host allows the clubs to enjoy evening companionship and enter - tainment in his workshop with its toasty-warm iron stove. Contact Siebe Brouwer or Ingrid Schelkens: [email protected] or visit www.horsecreekranch.ca. Call toll free: 1-888-699-6099 or 780-584-2535.

COOKING LAKE SADDLE CLUB Georgina Riddell, current president of the Cooking Lake Saddle Club, says, “As a long-time member of the Cooking Lake Saddle Club, I am very proud of our club’s accomplishments.” She adds, “We have been able to achieve a great deal due to the outstanding commitment and kindness of our many members.” The prime objective of CLSC, a very active non-profit organization open to English and Western riders, is to promote and encourage good horsemanship and fellowship. CLSC has guest speakers every month, and holds at least two demonstration- clinic style presentations a year. It also holds three annual horse shows that include three 4-H clubs. As a result, there have been as many as 102 entries a Dr. Renaud Leguillette and the Dynamic Respiratory Scope in action at Bar None Ranching Ltd. Photo credit: UCVM show, which is higher than many open show registration numbers. CLSC also raises money for STARS through an open invitation Poker Ride hosted in the Ministik Bird Sanctuary every September. Every May, many members not only ride, but also organize ATRA’s annual Cancer Ride, ($1,102,511 has been raised over 32 years). Both CLSC and ATRA members schedule mountain trail ride Alberta Trail Riding Association vacations, an annual trip to Horse Creek Ranch at Sandhills Provincial Park, as Upcoming Events in the Edmonton area: well as local daily outings. All these activities are promoted in CLSC’s monthly newsletter. October 17 , Sunday, 11:00 am. Trail ride at Cooking Lake Blackfoot, Blackfoot Staging area, ride out; bring a lunch. “We enjoy non-horsey events such as a fall BBQ/barn dance, swim and BBQ and Christmas party for members and guests,” says Riddell. “So, we are a ‘going October 21 , Thursday, 7:00 pm. General meeting and guest concern’ and our membership grows every year. I wonder why?” speaker Bruce Zawalsky from the Boreal Institute. Topic: Modern Wilderness Survival and Navigation. Kirk United Church, Edmonton. CLSC is based south east of Edmonton and holds most of its monthly meet - ings at Looma Hall. For more information: www.cookinglakesaddleclub.org. November 21 , Sunday, 11:00 am. Trail ride at Cooking Lake Blackfoot, Central Staging area, ride out; bring a lunch. For information about ATRA, www.atra.com. AB Thursday, November 18, TERRY GRANT, MANTRACKER , Ardrossan Rec Vicki Lawrence, always ‘horse crazy’, graduated with a goal to “get a teaching job, get a Complex, 7:30 pm, fund raiser for Alberta Search and Rescue. Tickets car, get a horse”. It happened. An involved ATRA member for 10-plus years, Vicki became at the door. Everyone welcome. Cancer Ride Coordinator in 2009. Vicki and her husband ride their Paso Fino and Arab For more information visit our website at www.atra.ca horses in local and mountain recreational riding areas and in parades.

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The Trail Trotters compete in horsemanship classes and celebrate their community projects each year at the 4-H Regional Show. Photo credit: Shelley Newman

Interested in learning Take me to your leader! more about a 4-H club near you? Whether you by Shelley Newman want to enrol your child We’ve all seen them at equine activities: they’re the people who organize the or become a leader? Learn more by visiting events and provide a calm centre amidst the surrounding chaos. They’re the ones the AEF website and who like to keep things light by having a good laugh and yet keep things real by clicking on Links and providing a focus and a purpose for the activities. They often prefer to stay behind- then Affiliate the-scenes, although they may – somewhat reluctantly – agree to share their Organization Members. thoughts on their work every now and again. They’re leaders and, whether they help us on trail rides or at shows, in Pony they always look after Club or in 4-H, they’re a vital part of many people’s equine experiences. their own agendas and Bonnie Perreault is one such leader, and she’s dedicated the last several run the meetings – all In 2008, the 4H club and Bonnie Perreault (back row, third years to working with youth in the Leslieville Trail Trotters 4H Club. She initially of these things will help from right) worked to assist riders with special needs. became involved when she enrolled her oldest son in the club, and since then her them so much down Photo credit: Central Alberta Special Equestrians commitment has continued to grow. “I started as a project leader to help the the road.” younger riders with their horses and then I became the general leader four or five Community activities and projects are also a big part of learning life skills for years ago,” she said. “I really enjoy working with the kids and encouraging them the youth, and the Trail Trotters have volunteered for different charities in recent to have fun – it’s so important to infuse fun into the whole program to keep the years. The biggest goal is to get year-long projects where the youth can learn riders interested.” about, volunteer with and fundraise for a cause. In the past, they’ve worked with Fun for the Trail Trotters often means time in the saddle, and the members riders with special needs and for the “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” campaign to spend time together at weekly rides, clinics and special-event rides throughout the end breast cancer. Perreault notes that the 4-Hers become very committed to year. For riders who are interested, the fun can even continue throughout the sum - working for their community causes and to giving their time and fundraising as mer months. “A lot of kids, especially the older ones, want more practice, so we much as they can to help out. have weekly rides throughout the summer for anyone who’s interested,” Perreault For the 4-H riders, their motivation and dedication to the club may come explained. “The summer is really the best time to ride anyway, so if people can fit from their chance to see their friends, learn more about horses, become better the rides into their schedules, we’re happy to keep it going.” riders or learn new skills. But, what’s the motivation for the 4-H leaders? For peo - Perreault and the other leaders also strive to provide equine experiences for ple, like Perreault, whose plates are already overflowing – why do they choose to their 4-Hers beyond their home turf. In the coming year, the club will be going to become involved with clubs in their communities? For Perreault, the answer is Spruce Meadows, touring the facilities and meeting the jockeys at Alberta Downs simple: it’s working with the kids. “There are so many great kids who put a lot and helping out with the chuck wagon races in Rocky Mountain House. “I think it’s into everything they do,” she said. “I really like watching them grow as horseman so important to try to open the door to other disciplines and teach young riders to and as people. To see them overcome challenges and get something out of it – it’s respect different methods,” said Perreault. “The kids need to see that if they put in very rewarding.” AB the work on their basics, they can go anywhere and do anything with horses.” ‘Looking over the Fence’ is a new column that lets you peek into the lives of horse Back at home, Perreault also puts on her general leader hat to teach the rid - enthusiasts just like you. Join us next issue, when we highlight winter equestrian activities. ers life skills beyond horses. True to the 4-H motto, the youth often “learn to do Shelley Newman is a freelance writer who specializes in writing for newspapers, small busi - by doing,” and this learning takes place throughout the year. “I make sure to get nesses and non-profit organizations. As a life-long animal lover, she’s been involved in the the clinicians booked and set up the rides, but the kids are really the ones who horse world from showing to helping special needs riders to enjoying the companionship with run their own program,” she said. “I try to point them in the right direction, but horses. For more information, please contact Shelley at [email protected].

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NEVADA ROWE is 17, from Calgary and has been accepted into Lakeland College’s Western Ranch and Cow Horse program, where Every year, the AEF assists its she’ll continue to learn new techniques in training horses and work - members with scholarships to ing with livestock. During this time, she’ll be involved with 4-H in the attend equine or equine relat - Vermillion River District. After her studies at Lakeland, Rowe plans to ed post secondary institutions. continue her education, this time in criminology to reach her goal of becoming a mounted police officer. Rowe has been involved with In 2010, the AEF awarded seven horses all her life and has been both a 4-H and Pony Club member. students. Two, Nevada Rowe She is also a keen volunteer and, for example, has helped at the and Kelsey Shacker received Foothills Therapeutic Riding Association cleaning tack, teaching and $1,000. This scholarship is assisting younger members in the clubs she belongs to. Last summer, supported by Capri Insurance. Rowe worked at Heritage Park, Calgary, as a ranch hand and was the teamster’s assistant.

KELSEY SHACKER is a 23-year-old who grew up in Edmonton. She Any member of the AEF in good began riding at around eight years old, taking English lessons and standing for two years may apply. learning to jump. She has taught riding lessons, ridden Western, This year, Nichole Briggs, Stacey worked at summer camps, and ridden out in the mountains. Within Dick, Erin Keim, Jennifer Main and the last two years, Shacker began dressage lessons, as well as working Rebecca Walters have received $750 to with green and un-started horses at a farm in Sundre that raises and start or continue their studies. These trains draft and warmblood crosses. She just purchased and started scholarships are provided through dona - riding her first horse, Orion, an untouched two-year old Percheron/Thoroughbred colt. Shacker has a BSc in Agriculture with tions and sales of AEF pins. If you would an Animal Science major from the University of Alberta, and in 2008, like to donate to this worthy cause, con - she was accepted into the inaugural class at the University of Calgary, tact the AEF. Faculty of Veterinary medicine program. Upon completion of her Watch for 2011 application informa - degree (2012) she plans to work in rural Alberta and focus on large tion later this year! animal medicine.

NICOLE BRIGGS is an 18 year old from Gibbons. She has been a member STACEY DICK is from Camrose and of the Gibbons 4-H Light Horse club 17 years of age. She will be attend - for nine years. Briggs is also a ing the Augustana Faculty of the member of the Triple R Gymkhana University of Alberta, in Camrose Club. has been a major pas - this fall to start her prerequisites sion for her. During the past last for a DVM program. She has always three years, she has competed in wanted to be a veterinarian since the five major events: , she was little girl, and take a spe - , , break cialty in horses such as perform - away roping and within ance care and rehabilitation. the Alberta High School Rodeo Dick has grown up around Association. In 2008, Briggs was horses. For the past seven years, crowned Miss Alberta High School she has been , riding Rodeo and represented Alberta at her Appaloosa mare, Dixie. She is the National High School Finals 13 years old and an “awesome” Rodeo in New Mexico, placing in cow horse, and her only penning the top 10 against 43 other queens horse. Dick and Dixie make a great from the U.S.A., Canada and Australia. She also team ropes in her spare time, team. She has won many times with Dixie and considers her greatest achieve - entering local jackpots and team roping events around the province. She com - ment winning the first place buckle in Team, and a saddle in Individual in petes in open shows throughout Alberta on her eight-year-old registered Paint 2008 for Team Penning. Next year, she plans to expand beyond penning and gelding, KCQ Trooper and hopes to compete in the Paint circuit. Her future keep starting horses. endeavours are to become a veterinarian. Briggs is enrolled in the Pre- Dick team pens with family and friends in the Alberta Cattlemens Penning Veterinary Program at the University of Alberta, fall 2010. and Sorting Association.

22 AlbertaBits FALL 2010 www.albertaequestrian.com ERIN KEIM , Red Deer, is a graduate Standing outside the fire of the Equine Science English Horsemanship Major at Olds College. by Madison Monkman In the fall she will be returning to Olds College for a third year, major - With each passing year, the world turns to look at a new generation. ing in Western Horsemanship. Technology is exploding, trends are ever changing, and politics continue to rise to Keim is currently working at a a new level. Young people get discontented looks from their elders for falling into hunter/jumper barn, but she has had their own lifestyle grooves, grooves that continually change as we try to keep up experiences in dressage, , with our creations. , and English pleas - Traditions and classical styles are falling behind. ure barns as well. Keim’s main prior - There are many riders who the equine-public currently idolizes and who are ity is to attain her coach level 1 when coming to the end of their long and extremely successful careers. The amount of her studies are completed. She wants classical training and old methods that have made these riders into the “greats” to help riders improve their skills that they have become is immeasurable, and yet those ideas are starting to fade, and further their knowledge. Her being shelved away by younger people. career objective is to work at a barn Imagine George Morris walking to the ringside of one of Alberta’s where she can ride, train and coach. hunter/jumper shows. He is renowned in the equestrian world, and yet disrespect for what he has done for our industry would be apparent in many ways. The manner in which many people present themselves and their horses nowadays is utterly shocking. Unkempt manes, shaggy and dirty coats, wild JENNIFER MAIN is from Beiseker and is 17 years old. She has been riding whiskers, and mucky tack are becoming frequent. Gaudy saddle pads and boots since the age of six and jumping top off the new “trends” that we see, especially in the bright colors such as lime competitively since 11 years old. Her green or pink. horse, Seria, is a 13-year-old A shirt should be minimal dress code, tucked into breeches with a belt, Oldenburg who loves to jump, com - and paired off with a subtle saddle pad and boots or wraps. Yet we see riders peting at various levels up to 1.20 m. showing up at the jumper ring in t-shirts, completely informal and inattentive. Horses are a large part of her life; Tacky colored helmets and bright sparkly whips with a star on the end shouldn’t be she enjoys being with them and rid - acceptable at the Gold level shows. Young riders on their ponies in the small divi - ing them. Main will be attending the sions should be allowed a bit of lenience, but only to a point. People should be University of Alberta, Edmonton, and aware and proud of their appearance and not take it for granted or treat it casually. plans to continue riding and pursu - We hear complaints about how the level of Alberta’s show circuit comes ing her dreams of becoming a suc - nowhere near the level you can find in the States, or even Ontario. It is true that cessful show jumper. At the universi - we don’t have the same stream of classes readily available, but it is no excuse for ty, she will be taking a Bachelor of the lack of respect for our sport shown in competitors’ sloppy appearance. If we Science degree, and will be working want the quality of our sport in this province to climb and intensify, more attention towards a Doctorate in Veterinary needs to be paid to these finer details. Science or Medicine. It looks like young riders in the lower jumper ring have an attitude of pure win-or-nothing survival. Yes, a true competitive spirit should always be burning, but to improve riding skills and self-betterment. Not one that just focuses on win - ning a ribbon in spite of a lack of riding skills. Some riders can be stuck on a REBECCA WALTERS graduated plateau because they become content with doing well and they find no need to from Sir Winston Churchill continue onwards. It is understandable that these lower level shows are fun and High School, Calgary, and will provide experience, but young riders shouldn’t become fixed on a mediocre path be attending Olds College. She when there are so many opportunities to grow and continue. was accepted in the Equine The desire for our show circuit and excellence of horses to mature is a slow- Science Program, with a burning one, especially in the younger generation. Western Horsemanship major. The equestrian community could start throwing more kindling onto that fire Walters is 17 years old, and by simply starting with these small particulars, and before we know it we will have has been around horses all a fully burning fire that becomes easier and easier to increase and keep fueled. her life, starting to ride at Starting is always hard to really ignite those first few vital sparks. Sometimes three years old. Over the throwing up your hands and walking away is the easy road, but there always seems years, Walters has been an to be someone behind who tries to get a spark started. If they could all start trying exemplary volunteer. In 2008, simultaneously instead of after seeing others fail, imagine the speed in which we she represented Crossfield as could feel the warmth of our results. AB the Pete Knight Rodeo Queen. She will also be taking her Madison Monkman is an eternal horse lover who has shown on the hunter/jumper Western Rider Level 4 exam this summer. After she graduates from Olds circuit for years. Having started a career in web design and photography, she aspires College, she intends to train horses and teach others to ride. AB to revolve solely around equine customers. She loves spoiling her horses with a choice between carrots and cookies galore!

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For the past few years, the AEF has helped owners find their miss - Call the AEF ing horses. This is a service provided to not only AEF members, but Provide the AEF with your contact information, and the office will have a others in Alberta’s equine community, as the AEF believes that this is a representative from the Breeds and Industry committee contact you as quickly as critical service the AEF can offer. As part of the AEF Breeds and possible. Industry Committee mandate, committee chair, Bill The AEF may fan out your information across the province desBarres (or designate) responds to a call or e-mail and to neighboring provinces. AEF has a cooperative rela - tionship with the RCMP and the Livestock Identification about your missing equine(s). Services (LIS) in the province to help you find your The next steps depend on what the owner reporting missing horse(s). the missing animal has done. Runaway or escaped horses may become IS YOUR HORSE REALLY MISSING? a welfare issue. Stolen horses may become a criminal issue. Strange as that may seem, the horse may be on The AEF will help you! yours or nearby property—it’s jumped or wriggled his The AEF is firmly committed to helping you, way into another pasture. Or may have been borrowed if your horse or other equine goes missing. by family or friends, or is part of a property dispute. But, start with getting your documentation in order and have current and accurate pictures of your CHECK IMMEDIATE AREA, THOROUGHLY equines. Physically check your property. Look for openings in the The AEF assures you that we are prepared and ready fence, broken or cut, open gates, and or things that don’t look nor - to help. Alberta has tremendous resources that you, the eques - mal. Drive the nearby roads, then call family, neighbours and friends, fan trian population in Alberta, can and should use. out the search. If you have any questions, please contact Bill desBarres at 403-526-1070 or Your horse is nowhere within a mile or so of your property. Friends and rel - email: [email protected]. Contact the AEF office at 403-253-4411or toll atives haven’t seen it. Something is definitely wrong. What to do next? free: 1-877-463-6233. Or email [email protected]. AB

DO YOU HAVE DOCUMENTATION? You will need documentation about your horse at your fingertips. This includes your Premises Identification (application on the AEF website) and equine documentation that is current and accurate. Equine documents may include: breed registration, bill of sale, FEI passport, Equine Information Document (EID) and recent pictures (dated), front, back and both sides. Make sure that the official and/or registered name of your horse is used in all official transactions and docu - ments, not its pet name, stable name or ‘also known as’ (aka). While you don’t need all of the above documents, enough documents are needed for positive identification. The new EID document is a comprehensive doc - ument if completed correctly. You can download it from AEF (look under educa - tional resources), Horse Welfare Alliance of Canada (HWAC) or Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) websites. If you don’t have anything that says you own this horse, it is advisable that you download the EID form and fill out at least the pages that deal with horse identification information. Take time to photograph your horse accurately to show markings: front, both sides and back. And date the pictures. This information will be necessary to assist law enforcement check for a horse, mule or donkey to an accurate descrip - tion and to authenticate the description in other documents.

CALL THE AUTHORITIES Call your local RCMP detachment Make arrangements to meet an officer. Provide him or her with your Premises ID and copies of your horse identification documents and state what you have done so far. For a list of Alberta Detachments, check: www.rcmp- grc.gc.ca/ab/detach/index-eng.htm You will find a map, locations and phone numbers.

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HORSE RETIREMENT VACATION HOME Pincher Creek area with large pastures with shel - across Canada about The Kubota Equine Discount for AEF members. John Gilliland, 905-294- ter. Perfect for long-term stay. Rates $75/month including salt, minerals and feed. Contact 7477 ext. 2217. Stuart Mcdowall at 403-807-9965 or [email protected]. Value MARSH HAVEN FARM Breeders of Sport ponies; standing Section B Welsh “Pajon’s Royal ALBERTA EQUESTRIAN AWARENESS SOCIETY AEAS offers information, educational clinics, Illusion”. 780-941-4249. shows and trail rides. Families welcome, please contact us for dates and times. Discount given to all current AEF Members.780-358-2388 MARTIN EQUIPMENT Complete sales, service and parts for John Deere equipment. From BUSTED LTD. Ponoka, AB www.bustedlingerie.ca Busted Ladies Lingerie specialize in pro - tractors to mowers to combines. Huge selection of preowned units available! Yvonne fessional bra fittings. We currently carry a range of styles & sizes, from 28AA to 50L. Kuchta, 780-452-2790. We believe that all women, regardless of shape or size, should have access to properly fitted, PRAIRIE COAST EQUIPMENT has 11 locations across Alberta and British Columbia. We sell supportive undergarments. We carry several lines of sports bras, excellent for equine activi - a full line of John Deere Agriculture and Lawn and Garden Equipment. 780-532-8402 ties. We carry Canadian made athletic & casual wear, in sizes XS to 4X. 403-790-2878. CERTIFIED HORSEMANSHIP ASSOCIATION (CHA) certifies riding instructors, accredits RED DEER LODGE is Red Deer’s premiere Hotel and Conference Centre. Offering great mod - equine facilities, maintains online database of instructors searchable by province, publishes ern guest rooms, meeting and conference space and world class service, 403-346-8841. educational manuals and DVDs, and produces conferences for all horse enthusiasts. 1-800- ROCKING M STABLE Full Equestrian Center, Home of Canada’s National Horse “The 399-0138. www.CHAinstructors.com or www.CHA-abse.org. Canadian”, Wainwright, AB. www.rockingm.ca Dale Myygland, 780-842-7115. CLAUDIA’S GROOMING SUPPLIES & PET SERVICES LTD. Natural, Biodegradable and Non- Toxic products and services. 10% discount given to all current AEF Members on products and SPECTRUM THERMOGRAPHY Provides non-invasive, radiation free, real time services. Calgary, 403-374-1964. www.claudiasgrooming.ca imaging. Quickly and easily identify soft tissue injuries, muscle inflammation, strains and sprains. Use as part of your pre-purchase and rehabilitation program. Cameron Denecky, EQUANIMITY EDGE EQUINE MASSAGE THERAPY COURSES Learn Equine Chiropractic. Calgary, 403-808-8966. Palpation, land marking, joint testing and safe adjustments. This is a hands-on course –no mal - lets, hammers or activators. Select Canadian locations. 1-888-378-4632. www.equinerehab.ca. TACK-N-THINGS INC. BEAUMONT, AB www.tacknthings.ca Tack-n-Things is an onsite HIGHER TRAILS is located near Okotoks, AB, and specializes in providing Equine Assisted equestrian boutique located at Kel-j-Do Stables in Beaumont, AB. We specialize in English Learning and EAL Facilitator Certification that focuses on character development and equine- riding apparel and tack for you and your horse. 780-929-6680. human relationships. Ross MacInnes, 403-510-8051. THE VISIONS WEST STUDIO Great ideas turned into great strategic plans and developed HOOF AND PAW BODY WORKERS LTD. Providing equine and canine massage and compli - into great products: advertising, brochures, magazines, logos. Contact Monika Smith for your mentary therapies as well as providing continuing education services to industry profession - marketing initiatives, public relations strategies and packaged to work for you. 403-242-6162. als. Offering 5% discount for current AEF Members.Email: [email protected]. Phone: 403- 556-0716. www.hoofnpaws.ca TIMES TWO GIFTS & PROMOTIONS Team apparel, promotional products and embroidery for all your corporate, association or team needs. 15% discount given to all AEF members. Call INNER EQUINE JOURNEYS Our program brings together horses and children, teens, adults, Russ at 403-978-2589. families groups and corporations. Our goal is to help clients develop self awareness, problem solving skills, coping strategies, leadership skills and build self esteem. Contact Lori WILD DEUCE RETREATS & OUTFITTING From 3-day Retreats to Week-long Wilderness Thompson at [email protected] or call 403-934-2706. www.equines.ca Pack Trips, Women’s Retreats to our Cowboy Mountain Cattle Call, Horsemanship Clinics KUBOTA CANADA LTD Distributes Japanese engineered quality that is reliable, easy to oper - to Canada’s FIRST Working Mountain Horse Competition and Select Sale. Brenda Murdock, ate and well suited to work in your equine environment. Ask one of our 150 Kubota Dealers 403-651-6142.

These businesses offer special discounts to AEF members! Make these businesses your first stop when looking for fine products and services. Visit www.albertaequestrian.com and click on Members Priority Program for details.

www.albertaequestrian.com AlbertaBits FALL 2010 25 AEF member organizations (as of August 4)

PROVINCIAL ASSOCIATIONS CONTACT PHONE Alberta 4-H Provincial Equine Advisory Committee ...... Yvonne Yaremcio 403-742-8353 South Peace Horse Club ...... Barbara Figel 780-532-2846 Alberta Carriage Driving Association ...... Barb Richard 780-266-4036 Southern Alberta Trail Riders Association ...... Judy Peterson 403-381-3261 Alberta Country Vacations Association ...... Gerry Karchuk 403-553-3781 Spruce View Gymkhana Club ...... Dawn Edmondson 403-728-3074 Alberta Donkey & Mule Club ...... Twyla Daly 780-696-3892 St. Paul Musical Riders ...... Joanne Fontaine 780-645-2452 Alberta Dressage Association ...... Jan Simmonds 780-434-8052 Steele’s Scouts Commemorative Troop Association ...... George Clarke 403-933-7782 Alberta Equestrian Awareness Society ...... Lynn E Danyluk 780-656-0406 Stone Bridge Carriage Driving Club ...... Richard Holyoak 403-933-3706 Alberta Association ...... Marijke van der Sluijs 403-556-6266 Strathcona Arabian Horse Association ...... Phil Coatta 780-922-5207 Alberta Fjord Horse Association ...... Geri McNeil 403-224-3753 Sundre & District Light Horse Association ...... Anne Allison 403-638-5052 Alberta Friesian Horse Association ...... Annie Muilwijk 403-885-0345 Tennessee Walking Horse Association of Western Canada . . . . Carolyn Froese 780-542-3652 Alberta Horse Trials Association ...... Ulrika Wikner 403-340-0270 The Calgary Hunt Club ...... Laura Palmer 403-931-2444 Alberta Miniature Association ...... Charlene Bier 403-634-4911 Traildusters Horse Club of Smith ...... Megan Melan 780-829-2089 Alberta Morgan Horse Club ...... Julie Franke 403-843-6427 Triple R Riding Club ...... Lori Hutchison 780-478-0773 Alberta Percheron Club ...... John Ruzicka 780-336-2011 Uplift Therapeutic Riding Association (ULTRA) ...... Brenda Orlita 403-362-5570 Alberta Pony Clubs (North, Central & South Regions) ...... Sandy Wallin 780-940-7837 Valleyview & Districts Ag Society ...... JoAnn Clarke 780-524-3473 Alberta Trail Riding Association ...... Shirley McFall 780-662-4747 Vimy DunRobin Multi 4-H Club ...... Tammy Murphy 780-348-5264 Alberta Veterinary Medical Association ...... Dr Duane Landals 780-489-5007 Welsh Show Association ...... Brian McClelland 403-784-3367 Alberta Walking Horse Association ...... Shirley Wesslen 403-885-5290 West Central Draft Horse Association ...... Sharon Wickham 780-986-3929 American Saddlebred Horse Association of Alberta ...... Raylene McWade 403-887-2566 Whitecourt Agricultural Society ...... Robin Dorchester 780-779-4343 Aurora Horse Association ...... Anne Wilson 867-873-6083 Whitemud Equine Learning Centre Association ...... Sylvia Erickson 780-435-3597 Canadian Fjord Horse Association ...... Barb Neufeld 403-335-8350 Canadian Horse Association - AEF BUSINESSES AND MEMBERS PRIORITY PROGRAM Rocky Mountain District (CHARMD ) ...... Cheryl Fotheringham 780-842-7983 Canada Mounted Games Association-Alberta Region ...... Linda McKenzie 780-987-0105 A Sharper Image ...... 780-468-9270 Canadian Registry of the Tennessee Walking Horse ...... Dianne Little 403-271-7391 Affordable Buildings, Barns, Garages & Storage Units ...... 1-866-500-2276 Canadian Sport Horse Association - AB Chapter ...... Barb Jackson 403-239-9273 Alberta Equestrian Awareness Society ...... 780-358-2388 Certified Horsemanship Association ...... Tara Gamble 780-922-6800 Alberta Label Specialists Ltd ...... 403-931-3204 Endurance Riders of Alberta ...... Brenda Henrikson 780-325-2348 Black Whiskey Ranch ...... 403-616-5771 Equine Foundation of Canada ...... Bob Watson 403-378-4353 Broken Spur Equine Therapy ...... 780-968-6752 Horse Industry Association of Alberta ...... Teresa van Bryce 403-948-8521 Busted Ltd...... 403-790-2878 Alberta ...... Shirley McClellan 780-415-5432 Canadian Natural Horsemanship Inc ...... 780-354-3401 Trail Riding Alberta Conference ...... Marlene Vanderwekken 403-782-7363 Caprice Equestrian ...... 403-204-3868 Welsh Pony & Cob Society of Alberta ...... Vanessa Quartly 403-224-3295 Career and Life Success.com ...... 403-932-7236 Western Canadian Miniature Horse Club ...... Christine Tilleman 403-744-4077 Claudia's Grooming Supplies & Pet Services Ltd ...... 403-374-1964 Creekside Equestrian Centre ...... 403-556-6266 AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS Digger’s Place ...... 780-358-2388 E-Sport Physiotherapy ...... 403-652-6341 Alix Agricultural Society ...... 403-747-2240 East Acres Equestrian Inc ...... 403-990-9916 Banff Light Horse Association ...... Ruth Quinn 403-762-2682 Elliott Bit’N Spur ...... 403-687-3000 Black Diamond Polo Club ...... Robert Sadee 403-949-2697 Equanimity Edge Equine Massage Therapy Courses ...... 519-839-6280 Blackfoot Trail Riders ...... Linda Vongrad 780-449-5600 Equiviva Wellness ...... 403-460-3033 Blindman 4-H Light Horse Club ...... Kelsey Will 403-782-3627 Evergreen Park (Grande Prairie Agricultural & Exhibition Society) ...... 780-532-3279 Bow Valley 4-H Horse Club ...... Maggie Miller 403-936-5572 F.E.E.L. Facilitated Equine Enhanced Learning Ltd...... 780-961-2212 Bow Valley Riding Association ...... Kandace Krause 403-678-5986 Farriers Direct Supplies Ltd ...... 403 995 1992 Calgary Arabian Horse Association ...... Diane Walker 403-938-7196 First Place Feeds ...... 403-995-9523 Calgary Regional Appaloosa Club (1997) ...... Monique Plumb 403-251-5631 Foothills Horse Transport ...... 403-560-6677 Calgary Regional Trail Riders ...... Susan Lewis 403-281-3790 Greenbriar Stables ...... 403-279-1931 Calgary Western Riders ...... Dave Mallory 403-249-7876 Herbs for Horses ...... 519-824-8518 Central Alberta Adult Riding Co-operative ...... Debi Jensen 403-885-5222 Higher Trails ...... 403-510-8051 Central Alberta Special Equestrians Association ...... Arlene Rust 403-346-4636 Chinook Country Alberta Dressage Association ...... Lorraine Hill 403-328-3617 Hoof & Nail Farrier Supplies Ltd...... 403-252-1661 Cleardale Riders Club ...... Irene Lee 780-685-2409 Hoof and Paw Body Workers Ltd ...... 403-556-0716 Cochrane Horse Trials ...... Heather Craig 403-836-5867 Horse Creek Ranch ...... 780-584-2535 Cooking Lake Saddle Club ...... Georgina Riddell 780-922-5460 Horse Sport Magazine ...... 905-727-0107 Cottonwood Corrals Association ...... Linda Patry 780-852-3121 Horse Trekking Adventures ...... 780-835-4629 Coyote Creek Ranch Foundation of Alberta ...... Janet Hill-Gilbert 403-395-3335 Horse-Canada ...... 1-800-505-7428 Didsbury Agricultural Society ...... Peggy Baker 403-335-3883 Inner Equine Journey ...... 403-934-2706 Digger’s Place ...... Lynne E. Danyluk 780-358-2388 Ironhill Equestrian Centre Inc ...... 403-931-3268 Edmonton Area Alberta Dressage Association ...... Donna Tribe 780-465-6673 J. W. (Jim) Lawton, CMA ...... 403-933-3348 Foothills Therapeutic Riding Association ...... Dianne King 403-652-7419 Keddie's Tack and Western Wear ...... 780-532-4888 Fort Calgary Wheel & Runner Association ...... Jo-Ann Wilson 403-936-5985 KD ...... 403-275-9418 Friends of Alberta North Region Pony Clubs ...... Marlene Stephen 780-939-5893 Kestrel Ridge Farm ...... 403-685-5525 Fun Country Riding Club of Strathmore ...... Angela Atkinson 403-533-2338 Kubota Canada Ltd ...... 905-294-7477 ext. 2217 Garden Valley Pony Club ...... Catherine David 780-963-4116 Linda Fitzpatrick Equine Services ...... 403-807-6126 Giddy Up Go…Little Hooves… Marsh Haven Farm - The Innovative Horsekeeper ...... 877-264-8221 Big Hearts, Equine Assisted Therapy ...... Dawn-Marie Tannas 780-636-2131 Martin Equipment ...... 780-452-2790 Gladys Ridge Riding Club ...... Cheryl Joyce 403-652-2331 Metis Local #74 ...... 780-927-4819 Grande Prairie Gymkhana Club ...... Lorie Watson 780-539-7772 Miss Rodeo Canada ...... 780-974-6764 Hastings Lake Pleasure Horse Association ...... Anita Rolston 780-662-3665 Moose Mountain Horseback Adventures ...... 403-949-3329 High Country Carriage Driving Club ...... Gaye McLennan 403-938-5069 Outpost at Warden Rock Ltd ...... 403-762-2767 Hot Spots Regional Appaloosa Club ...... Brenda Allen 780-723-4329 Pfizer Animal Heath ...... 403-638-9346 Journeys Therapeutic Riding Association ...... Laurie Messner 403-646-2345 Prairie Coast Equipment ...... 780-532-8402 Little Bits Therapeutic Riding Association ...... Sharon Breitkreuz 780-472-6212 Red Deer Lodge Hotel & Conference Centre ...... 403-346-8841 Meadow Creek Vaulting Club ...... Marijke van der Sluijs 403-556-6266 Rivercross Ranch ...... 403-933-5808 Millarville Therapeutic Riding Association ...... Jessica van der Hoek 403-616-4731 Rockin Horse Ranch ...... 403-948-1844 Northern Trails Riding Club ...... Shannon Pikowicz 403-722-3331 Rocking M Stable ...... 780-209-0112 Opening Gaits Therapeutic Riding Society of Calgary ...... Yvonne Anderson 403-254-4184 Shaw Insurance Agencies Ltd...... 1-866-980-9803 Over Fences Ltd...... Karen Chorney 403-931-1723 South Ram Outfitters - Ram River Tours ...... 403-722-2539 Over the Hill Trail Riders ...... Becky Ann Clement 403-883-2436 Sparks Innovations ...... 403-227-2241 Parkland Area Alberta Dressage Association ...... Carina Forsstrom 403-747-3013 Spectrum Thermography ...... 403-808-8966 Parkland Harness Club ...... Donna Hemeyer 403-782-2647 Spiritual Equine Connection ...... 403-519-6765 Parkland Welsh Pony & Cob Association ...... Gail Haughton 780-892-3322 Tack-n-Things Inc ...... 780-929-6680 Peace Area Riding for the Disabled Society ...... Jennifer Douglas 780-538-3211 The Smiling Pony ...... 403-505-1403 Peace River Agricultural Society ...... Tanya Nagy 780-624-4644 The Visions West Studio ...... 403-242-6162 Performance Standardbreds ...... Kathy Sunberg 403-242-8666 Times Two Gifts & Promotions ...... 403-272-2061 Prairie Dusters Drill Team Society ...... Allison Winchester 780-933-9539 TIMHALL.CA ...... 403-807-3934 Rocky Lane Pony Club ...... Stephanie Wood 780-841-0326 Torn Habit ...... 403-935-2384 Rocky Ridge Horse Riding Club ...... Colette Benson 780-623-7836 Western Horse Review ...... 403-250-1128 Shortgrass Riding Club ...... Stacie Smith 403-378-3677 Wild Deuce Retreats and Outfitting ...... 403-651-6142 Society of Tilt & Lance Cavalry ...... Radar Goddard 403-660-0826 Willowdale Equine Centre ...... 403-346-3604

26 AlbertaBits FALL 2010 www.albertaequestrian.com Dust off those boots, get outside and have some fun with a horse.

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Open to all AEF members aged 7 - 15 years. You do not have to own a horse to participate.

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