Alberta Equestrian Federation

The Horse Portal - Sport Horse Injury/Lameness Prevention & Care
2026-03-16 08:00 - 2026-03-27 17:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Horse Portal, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Sport Horse Injury/Lameness Prevention & Care
Online Course

TheHorsePortal.ca/AEF

The Sparkle into Spring Schooling Show
2026-03-21 08:00 - 2026-03-22 17:00 | The Pointe Agricultural Event Centre, 53462 Range Rd 225, Sherwood Park, Alberta, T8A 4V3, Canada

Dinner & Vaulting Showcase Fundraiser – Road to Aachen 2026
2026-03-21 16:00 - 21:00 | Old Gate Farm, 28547 AB-27 #20, Olds, Alberta, T4H 1P2, Canada
✨ Dinner & Special Vaulting Showcase ✨
Join Meadow Creek Vaulters Katey Van Den Bosch and Megan Leeper on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Old Gate Farm, Olds, AB for an inspiring evening of dinner and live vaulting as they raise funds on their journey to the 2026 World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany 🇨🇦🐴
This is your chance to experience the strength, balance, and artistry of vaulting up close — while supporting two dedicated Alberta athletes representing Canada on the world stage.
🎟️ Tickets:$65 single ticket$450 table of 8
📩 To purchase or learn more:DM @katey_megan.pdd on Instagramor email megan.leeper@icloud.com
Let’s rally behind these incredible Canadian athletes as they prepare to shine internationally! 🇨🇦✨
#AlbertaEquestrian #AEF #Vaulting #RoadToAachen #SupportLocalAthletes #EquestrianCanada #AlbertaVaulters

AEF AGM 2026
2026-03-26 18:30 - 19:00 | Online, Canada
Watch for more information to come soon!

Calgary In-Person NCCP Instructor & Competition Coach Evaluation
2026-04-11 08:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00 | Alborak Stables, 62134 Township Rd 252, Calgary, Alberta, T3Z 3P5, Canada
Alborak Stables
April 11–12, 2026
This two-day evaluation event will host NCCP Instructor and Competition Coach candidates.
Candidates are only required to attend one of the two scheduled days.
This option is ideal for coaches located in Southern Alberta or those who prefer live, in-person evaluation.

Horse Expo 2026
2026-04-24 00:00 - 2026-04-26 23:59 | Westerner Park, 4847A 19 St, Red Deer, Alberta, T4R 2N7, Canada

Edmonton In-Person NCCP Instructor & Competition Coach Evaluation
2026-04-25 08:00 - 2026-04-26 17:00 | Heatherdown Hill Arena, 54014 Range Rd 14, Onoway, Alberta, T7Y 0J1, Canada
April 25–26, 2026
AEF will also host an in-person evaluation opportunity in the Edmonton area later in April.
As with the Calgary event, candidates will attend one assigned evaluation day within the two-day schedule.
This offering increases regional accessibility for Northern Alberta coaches.

Stride With Us 2026
2026-04-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Westerner Park, 4847A 19 St, Red Deer, Alberta, T4R 2N7, Canada
Join us as we celebrate the incredible recipients of the Annual Provincial Awards at Stride With Us, taking place during Horse Expo Canada 2026! This special event honours the outstanding coaches, athletes, volunteers, facilities, support professionals, and equines who strengthen Alberta’s equestrian community. Come share in an afternoon of recognition, tradition, and heartfelt appreciation. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Purchase Horse Expo tickets here.

Online NCCP Video Evaluation - Spring 2026 Intake Deadline
2026-05-01 00:00 - 23:59 | Alberta
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
For coaches who are unable to attend in person, AEF will also offer an Online Video Evaluation intake for NCCP Instructor and Competition Coach certification.
This flexible format allows candidates to submit required lesson videos and documentation for evaluation remotely, while still meeting NCCP and Equestrian Canada standards.

6 Week Equine Massage Professionals Program
2026-05-04 00:00 - 2026-06-12 23:59 | Whitemud Equine Centre – WELCA, 12504 Fox Drive, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2L6, Canada
This Program has been designed for the serious horse lover who is dedicated in bettering the life of the horse through an educated and caring touch. In this very intensive 6 Week Program that runs Monday-Friday, students will learn:
The complete massage of the horse, the equine health check, horse handling techniques to bring together the mind of the horse and the therapist so that both are equal partners in moving forward in the heath care ideal relationship. Horses have opinions, and knowledge of what ails them; we encourage this discussion so that both horse and human can work together to find the correct approach toward optimum healing.
The Vertebral Realignment Course – which is Equine Chiropractic – saddle fit, lymphatic drainage, advanced palpation, over 30 advanced assessments along with all of the manual manipulation solutions, advanced business acumen, (a vital part of this course as students are coached so that they are ready to begin their careers immediately), magnetic massage, 50+ stretches that are safe for both practitioner and horses. The Outreach Program where students visit real working farms to work with horses with real issues is a very exciting aspect of this Program as it truly prepared students for real life work experience.
Pre-course homework is accessed for all registrants so that they can prepare for this very intense Program.
Classes are Monday-Thursday 8am-4/5pm Fridays, 8am-no later than noon.
Monday-Thursday, information is relayed to students with time to practice with the horses. On the last day of each week, students are given approx. 2 hours to work alone with a horse and apply all information learned during the course. Students will do a full owner’s report which will be submitted to Sidonia for any editing/suggestions and then sent to the owner of the horse. This is real life working conditions that are simulated each and every week so graduates are primed and ready for the real world of working with horses and owners.
Each student will pick a topic (prior to the course start date) on natural health care pertaining to horses and give a 20-30 minute presentation on the final week of the Program.
Students do need a lap top/computer with a USB port to view movies. A USB stick is loaned to students to complete this aspect of the Program
This Program comes with 2 full colour manuals written by the Instructor of the Program, along with all course materials.
The 6 Day Course is NOT a pre-requisite.
Certification: Certified Advanced Equine Sports Massage and Vertebral Realignment Therapist
Cost of a amazing education: $3999 + GST/HST
A $500 non-refundable deposit is required with the application form – located on the web site. The remaining balance is not due until 2 weeks prior to the course start date.
All Program information is posted at: https://www.equinerehab.ca
May 04-June 12, 2026 Edmonton, AB
WELCA 12504 Fox Drive, Edmonton, AB

AEF/EC 2026 Dressage Judges' Clinic
2026-07-31 17:30 - 2026-08-02 17:00 | Rocky Mountain Show Jumping, 1405 226 Ave W, De Winton, Alberta, T1S 2Y9, Canada
Professional Development & Maintenance Opportunity
The Alberta Equestrian Federation, in collaboration with Equestrian Canada, and in partnership with Tilted Tiara and Rocky Mountain Show Jumping, is pleased to offer the 2026 Dressage Judges Clinic.
This professional development opportunity supports officials seeking maintenance of AEF/EC Dressage Judge status.
Please note: This clinic is not eligible for promotion or upgrade credit within the EC Officials Pathway.

6 Day Equine Massage Therapy Course
2026-08-22 00:00 - 2026-08-29 23:59 | Westridge Farm Walking Stable, 146139 192 St W, Priddis, Alberta, T1S 2T1, Canada
Learn Equine Massage from a teacher with over 35 years of massage experience.
In this very intensive 6 day class, you will learn: equine anatomy, massage theory, the complete massage of the horse, lower limb swelling technique, colic relief, assessment of common issue and the application of soft tissue massage technique, increase circulation to the hoof, common problems, safe stretches for the horse and human and so much more.
Pre-course homework – which is available on line for all registrants – is the only prerequisite for this course.
This course is an In-Person Only Course. The only aspect of this Course that is on line is the pre-course homework, accessed via the web site.
Students will receive the full colour manual written by the Instructor on the first day of the class.
Instructor: Sidonia McIntyre, RMT, CEMT, CCF
This course is a certification course: Certified Equine Massage Therapist
All course details are posted on web site: https://www.equinerehab.ca
