Trail Safety & Etiquette Trail riding can be one of the most fun and exciting equestrian activities, but it is important to understand and practice safe trail riding. The…
Trail Supporter Fund The AEF Trail Supporter Fund (TSF) assists with construction and/or maintenance of specific projects that benefit equestrian users. Every year, groups and non-profit organizations can…
Trail Advocacy The AEF’s mission is to support Alberta’s equine community, so our role when it comes to Trail Riding and Recreation is to educate and advocate,…
Horse Camping & Backcountry Riding Sleeping under a blanket of stars after riding through the wilderness like an intrepid explorer is something not many people get to experience. It is…
Volunteering You don’t have to ride or drive to participate! Much of the horse industry relies on volunteers. These valuable people organize shows, clinics, and other…
Economic Impact Study Abstract This study shows the equine community’s significant impacts across the province, demonstrating the great importance of this diverse and wide-reaching sector. Findings help determine…
Driving Driving, when applied to horses, ponies, mules, or donkeys, is a broad term for hitching equines to a wagon, carriage, cart, sleigh, or other horse-drawn…
Recreation & Trail Riders – Health Benefits Recreation and participation-based activities include trail riding, horse camping, backcountry riding, driving, advocacy, volunteering, and just enjoying horses in general. There are also huge health…