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2012 I ANNUAL REPORT TRAIL BLAZERS YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 Alberta Equestrian Federation © contents COVER Message from the aef president ....................................................... 2 Riders at the first annual Wild Rose Trail Ride at Rafter Six Ranch. Photo credit: Amber Perry 2012 board of directors representatives Committees staff ................................................................................................................. 5 Vision and mission „ Alberta Equestrian Federation, January 2013 2012 quick facts ........................................................................................ 6 The contents of this report may be shared freely in its original form provided that attribution is given to the Alberta Equestrian Federation (AEF). For more information about the AEF, the content of this report, or to share Wild rose trail ride .................................................................................. 8 your comments about it, please contact [email protected] or visit www.albertaequestrian.com. In a word I was a pioneer, and therefore had to blaze development of alberta equestrians ............................................. 10 This report is printed on recycled paper in support of the AEF’s commitment my own trail. Major Taylor to sustainability. Health and well-being of equines ................................................... 14 The AEF thanks all the photographers for their creative and valuable images of Alberta’s equine community. Most images were published in the 2012 issues of Alberta Bits . Wild rose competitions ...................................................................... 16 Canadian Interprovincial equestrian Championships .............. 18 statement of financial position ........................................................ 20 statement of operations ..................................................................... 21 FACING PAGE Harry and his 14-year-old fjord/Belgian cross mare, Annie, are regular competitors in combined driving events and pleasure driving shows around central Alberta. Photo credit: Rich Kyllo Photography alberta equestrIan federatIon I 2012 1 alberta equestrIan federatIon l 2012 message from the aeF president I feel privileged to have served the alberta equestrian on behalf of the board members, I would like to whole - federation (aef) over the past year, and to be part of heartedly thank the aef executive director and the the trailblazing efforts of our board, volunteers, staff aef staff for their dedication to the aef. they are out and supporters. there daily showing their commitment and hard work. they take care of the trail s–the work of the ae f– and In 2012, the aef board of directors supported the aef blaze new ones for members, volunteers and others. staff in their ongoing delivery of the high-quality services and programs aimed at both aef members the aef will be 35 in 2013, and I invite you and non-members. You will read more about the to join us in celebrating this significant milestone. successful year in this annual report. Please share with us your stories about the aef over the years. the aef board of directors also looked down new trails in 201 2–new ways of doing our work – and set higher as well, tell us what you think the aef should focus expectations about how we will travel down those on in the years leading to our 50th anniversary. We trails. We have worked our way out of the deficit and for are aiming far into the future to continue to trail blaze the past two consecutive years, we have had a balanced for horses, donkeys and mules and their riders, drivers, budget. We considered policy and best practices to owners and care givers. I am looking forward to the ensure that the aef is always working on behalf of its future and the new trails to come! membership. We initiated board restructuring and have included a new club membership that equalizes tara Gamble membership benefits and allows for a greater diversity aef President Tara Gamble. Photo credit: Terry Jorden of non profit equine groups to join. Members are the 2012 board of directors heart of the aef and we are committed to continuing to support them in with our efforts. FACING PAGE Newly established Mounted Search and Rescue training day at Anchor D Outfitters. Bert Johnson, ATV operator and Wendy Carson, rider. Photo credit: Lucy Phillips 2 alberta equestrIan federatIon I 2012 3 alberta equestrIan federatIon l 2012 2012 board of directors representatives committees staff Elected by the AEF membership Appointed as provincial association representatives Alberta Bits sonia dantu, executive director norma Cnudde, Membership Coordinator tara Gamble, President alberta 4-H Provincial equine advisory Committee biosecurity erin lundteigen, Coaching administrator Kippy Maitland-smith, Vice President alberta Carriage driving association bylaws sophie beaufils, Competitions Coordinator Juliet franke, secretary alberta donkey & Mule Club Canadian Interprovincial equestrian Championships nicole Worthylake, Marketing and Program support les oakes, treasurer alberta dressage association rita bernard, finance and support finance Gary Millar, Chair – sport alberta equestrian Vaulting association Internal audit Committee brian Irving, Chair – recreation alberta friesian Horse association Great discoveries and improvements invariably nominations trish Mrakawa, Chair – education alberta Horse trials association involve the cooperation of many minds. I may be Public relations given credit for having blazed the trail, but when I bill desbarres, Chair – breeds & Industry alberta Miniature Chuckwagon racing association look at the subsequent developments I feel the rebecca Munoz, Chair – Public relations alberta Morgan Horse Club scholarship credit is due to others rather than to myself. Alexander Graham Bell alison douglas, Individual alberta trail riding association strategic Planning Committee lewis Hand, Individual alberta Walking Horse association Wild rose trail ride Ken schmuland, Individual american saddlebred Horse association of alberta laura stenhouse, Individual Canadian Cowboy Challenge association Thank you to the AEF Volunteers dena squarebriggs, Individual endurance riders of alberta Horse Industry association of alberta the aef board of directors and the aef staff extend a hearty and warm thank you to all of the volunteers Jump alberta society who supported the aef mission in 2012. You have trail riding alberta Conference made a difference that would not have happened without the generous gift of your time and effort. Welsh Pony & Cob society of alberta l-r AEF staff: Sonia Dantu, Rita Bernard, Norma Cnudde, Sophie Beaufils, Erin Lundteigen, Nicole Worthylake and president Tara Gamble. Photo credit: Just for Kix Photography 4 alberta equestrIan federatIon I 2012 5 alberta equestrIan federatIon l 2012 Vision and mission 2012 quick facts Vision 2011 2012 the voice of equine alberta Individual members - junior 3,992 4,710 the premier source for education, information and Individual members - senior 8,643 10,976 support for the entire equine community. association and affiliate members 94 101 Mission business members 54 54 to assist in creating a positive environment for the enjoyment of equines. ride and drive registrants 138 198 Whenever the pressure of our complex city life thins my blood and numbs my brain, I seek relief through our leadership and proactive approach we live outside the box participants 42 29 in the trail; and when I hear the coyote wailing promote, facilitate and co-ordinate equestrian related trail supporters 164 145 to the yellow dawn, my cares fall from me – I am activities for alberta. happy. Hamlin Garland Provincially approved officials 33 37 Wild rose Competitions 29 33 educational and coach training sessions 22 31 scholarships granted 9 8 Certified coaches 137 FACING PAGE Valerie Patterson and Hitch at a competitive trail ride, completing her 1000-hour milestone in the Ride and Drive program. Photo credit: Peter Vogelaar 6 alberta equestrIan federatIon I 2012 7 alberta equestrIan federatIon l 2012 Wild rose trail ride on a sunny and fresh day in september, the aef hosted the first-ever fundraising trail ride at the world- famous rafter six ranch in Kananaskis country. seventy-five riders raised $1,500 for therapeutic riding groups. the member groups that received this financial support in 2012 were: G little bits therapeutic riding association G opening Gaits therapeutic riding society G Journeys therapeutic riding society I could never resist the call of the trail. Buffalo Bill Images from the Wild Rose Trail Ride. Photo credit: Just for Kix Photography FACING PAGE Riders returning to the ranch at the Wild Rose Trail Ride. Photo credit: Just for Kix Photography 8 alberta equestrIan federatIon I 2012 9 alberta equestrIan federatIon l 2012 development of alberta equestrians P’tit Trot Day Camp Scholarships the aef offers the P’tit trot program to introduce the aef scholarship recipients for 2012 were all children to the equestrian world. In 2012, it hosted a young women who are career-bound in the equine day camp based upon the program. the camp was a industry. Congratulations to these students for their safe introduction and built confidence in riding and commitment to alberta’s equine world. what we need to know at the barn. Games kept the young participants engaged and learning. Rebecca Barber is 20 and completing her second year of a bsc in animal health at the university of alberta. she Live Outside the