2009 Summer Classic
June 26-28
Click here for a prize list.
Click here for an entry form.
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Wondering what documentation you need to transport your
horse?
Click here.
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Click here to go to the Equine Foundation of Canada
website for more information on upcoming Foundation trail
rides.
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JUNE 7th, 2009
2nd ANNUAL EFC TRAIL RIDE, DRIVE
OR WALK

Schwab’s (Leduc), www.schwabs.ca,
will make a donation to EFC equal to the amount
of sponsorship monies the top individual
participant brings in. Win a Limited Edition
Cooler by collecting the highest amount of
Sponsorships. Special Award to the Youth
participant also. Other Prizes and Draws.
Location of Event is in the Leduc/Millet area.
For a Complete Sponsorship Package Contact Eldon
Bienert at
dvf@compusmart.ab.ca.
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JUNE 7th, 2009
Equine Foundation of Canada Fund
Raising Trail Ride
Organized by Sally Paulovich, Grande Prairie,
Alberta in partnership with the local 4H Club.
Location to be Announced
Contact: Sally Paulovich at
sgpmorgans@hotmail.com
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British Columbia
July 19th, 2009
Equine Foundation of Canada Fund
Raising Trail Ride
Organized by the B.C. Interior
Morgan Club in Partnership with the Backcountry Horsemen of
B.C.
Location: Interior of B.C. area, exact venue will be
announced shortly.
Contact: Pat Crema at
cremapat@hotmail.com
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Alberta Morgan Horse Show
Sept. 4, 5, & 6, 2009
Panee Agriplex, Hobbema
Judge: Virginia Norris
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Equine Biosecurity News
A letter from the Honourable George Groeneveld, Alberta
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (a pdf file).
Equine Biosecurity Q&A document (a pdf file).
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McDonald and Bienert Receive 2009 Distinguished Service
Award
The Horse Industry Association
of Alberta proudly awarded this Alberta husband and wife
team the very exclusive Distinguished Service Award during
the 2009 Alberta Horse Breeders and Owners Conference.
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Hello All,
I am sending this email to announce the first Alberta Saddle
Seat Instructor of Beginners Examination on March 13-15,
2009. I ask that you read through the Saddle Seat IOB
Policies & Procedures Manual (Attached). I have highlighted
the Prerequisites and Requirements below. We only have 10
spots open so if this seems like something you would like to
participate in please contact the office. I have also
attached lots of valuable information. I hope I have not
missed anything, If you have any questions or concerns
please contact myself at the office
coaching@albertaequestrian.com or 1-877-463-6233 Ext 3.
EQUINE CANADA SADDLE SEAT INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM
SADDLE SEAT Instruction of Beginners Program
The
certified Saddle Seat Instructor of Beginners provides
novice riders with an introduction to Saddle Seat riding in
a fun and safe environment. Instructors cater to the
recreational or beginner rider, rather than the competitive
rider, focusing on the following needs of their student:
learning basic skills, developing confidence and
self-esteem, and enjoying recreational riding.
Prerequisites
Candidates for the Saddle Seat Instruction of Beginners
program context must:
• Be at
least 16 years of age as of January 1st of the current year
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Hold an Equine Canada Gold sport license and Provincial
membership, and be in good standing
• Have
successfully completed the Saddle Seat Rider Level 1 and 2
of the EC Learn to Ride Saddle Seat Program.
(presently
being developed – to meet this prerequisite please refer to
page 9 bold text for additional information) (NOT
REQUIRED FOR MARCH EXAMINATION)
In
addition, the candidate must:
• Be
familiar with stable management, which includes feeding,
bandaging, first aid for the horse, tack, stable
construction, safety and unsoundness. These areas will be
covered in the oral and written tests.
Requirements
Once the
above prerequisites have been met, the candidate
must complete the
following requirements:
• The
Equine Canada NCCP Equestrian Theory - multi-module course
(14 hours)
JANUARY 17-18, 2009 (Please find registration form attached)
•
A First Aid course, such as St. John Ambulance, Red Cross or
an equivalent course approved by the Coaching Committee
(minimum 8 hours)
• The
Equine Canada Saddle Seat Mentor Program
***please refer to page 14
for a special note regarding certified Saddle Seat Mentors
for 2007/2008
(NOT REQUIRED FOR MARCH EXAMINATION)
• Sign
the Equine Canada Code of Ethics, Coaching Code of Conduct,
and Privacy Document
(FIND ATTACHED, SIGN AND RETURN)
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Criminal record search (including vulnerable sectors)
•
NCCP Making Ethical Decisions on-line module
(http://nccpeval.coach.ca/production/med/e/default.asp)
(Completed when you receive manuals for NCCP course)
Program Materials
Saddle
Seat Instruction of Beginners candidates are responsible for
the material in the following manuals:
• Saddle
Seat Coaching Manual, Level 1
(Manual can be ordered from the OEF
https://www.horse.on.ca/shopcart.html)
• Stable
Management in Canada
(Can be ordered from AEF
http://www.albertaequestrian.com/images/2009 manuals and
rule books.pdf)
• Saddle
Seat Equitation by Helen K. Crabtree, ISBN 0-385-17217-6
(Not required yet, suggested)
• Riding
for Success, both in and out of the Show Ring by Gayle
Lampe, ISBN 0-9655591-0-9
(Not required yet, suggested)
Thank you,
Jessica Paul
Coaching Administrator
100, 251 Midpark Blvd SE
Calgary, AB T2X 1S3
Toll Free: 1.877.463.6233
Phone: 403.253.4411 ext 3
Fax: 403.252.5260
www.albertaequestrian.com
Click on links below to download documentation:
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Click here for
the results from the 2008 Alberta Morgan Show.
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2008 Equine Foundation Ride

On the afternoon of June 1, 27 horses
(including one pulling a buggy) made their way over the hills of
Eldon Bienert’s property east of Leduc. The ride, expertly led
by Karen Abel, featured a leisurely trip along the east
shoreline of
Coal Lake
with scenic summertime views.
The event started with trucks and trailers
pulling into the spacious, grassy parking lot and everyone
preparing their mounts. After the marshalling was complete the
first part of the ride made a few loops through Eldon’s hills
and forests and then headed up the road to a neighbour’s
property where the horses and riders descended to the shore of
the lake. There were frequent stops to provide stragglers time
to catch up and for the rest to admire the scenery. After a
brief tour of the shoreline, it was back up the hill and on to
Eldon’s property again. For most, that is, since a few young
ladies decided that the day was still young, the weather was
fine and a little extra time in the saddle would be fun.
Eventually even the delinquents made it
back, though, and that was the signal for dinner. Hamburgers and
beverages were supplied and everyone brought something for the
potluck portion. Salads, fruit, vegetable trays and desserts
were in abundance. There was something for everyone and no one
went home hungry. Kudos go to neighbours Jean and Ross for their
diligent work preparing the burgers.
Some other riders arrived just before
supper and thanks go to Cathy Hawkins and her motorcycle friends
for their contribution to the cause. Draws were made after
supper for door prizes (or should that be barn door prizes?),
items generously donated by Eldon’s many friends and business
contacts, including Schwab’s of Leduc.
The cooler awarded to the rider with the
most pledges went to Arlene McKenzie riding Chester. According
to Arlene, this was the third such prize that the pair had won,
including the
previous Foundation Ride held on Eldon’s property
in 2000. Ashton Palmerchuk won the Youth Award with the highest
sponsorship for a Youth.
The ride even attracted a pair of footsore
paparazzi, ensuring an ample supply of pictures (still and
moving) for anyone interested.
When the final numbers were in, the event
raised approximately $4,400.00, rumoured to be a record in
Canada for this kind of ride. Way to go, Alberta!!!
Thanks go to Eldon, Peggy and Sarah for all
their efforts in organizing this event and making it event such
a huge success. It couldn’t have happened without you.
And to the many participants that stuck
around at the end for cleanup duties:
Many Hands
Made Short Work. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.
It is not too late to be an Active Member
and to make a donation to the Ride. Send it to Eldon at: Site
4, Box 1, R.R. 2, LEDUC, AB T9E2X2.
Click here to see
all the pictures. Full-size (printable) image files for
any picture are available from the website administrator (if you ask
nicely). Please give photo credits when using these images.