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Your Voice, Your Vote: Join Us for Our 2026 AGM
Set aside March 26, 2026 and plan to join us online for the AEF Annual General Meeting. This is your opportunity to stand up for horses and help guide the future of equestrian sport and recreation in Alberta.
Our strength has always come from engaged members who care deeply about horses and our community. Whether you compete, trail ride, coach, volunteer, or simply believe in the value of horses in our province, your participation matters.
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Our Programs
LTED is an optimal training, competition and recovery schedule specific to equestrian athletes for each stage of athletic development.
Wild Rose competitions are provincial-level competitions and shows for the Alberta equestrian community. The program offers the structure to maintain fair, safe, credible, and affordable competitions and shows.
We administer Coaching Certification Handbook Equestrian Canada’s National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). Upholding the standards of the NCCP ensures equestrian sport and experiences remain safe and enjoyable for all participants – horse and human.
A fun and comprehensive program that teaches activities and skills that are fundamental to success in horseback riding.
A program that provides an opportunity for riders to progress through a series of increasingly complex written tests, interviews, and under-saddle jump and flat tests.
This program develops and licenses accredited judges and stewards for Wild Rose sanctioned competitions.
A rewards program designed to give recreational riders, drivers and vaulters an extra incentive to spend more hours in the saddle or behind the breeching.
The trail riding community is constantly growing and the AEF continues to advocate for horse access to trails and horse camping facilities.
AEF supports safe, respectful, and ethical sport environments. All Safe Sport concerns are managed independently through the Alberta Safe Sport Complaint Mechanism (ABSSCM), ensuring a confidential and impartial process, with complaints administered by ALIAS and coordinated provincially by the Alberta Sport Leadership Association (ASLA).
A Passion for All Things Equine
Horses and horse enthusiasts are at the heart of Alberta’s vibrant community. The Alberta Equestrian Federation (AEF) is committed to supporting the well-being of horses and fostering the growth of the equestrian community across the province. Through a wide range of programs and services, we empower owners, coaches, instructors, and riders/drivers of all levels — from beginners to experts — to thrive in their equestrian pursuits.
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