Alberta Equestrian Federation

🌾 Proper hay storage starts long before winter arrives.

The way hay is stored can have a direct impact on its quality, nutritional value, and your horse's health. Protecting hay from moisture, promoting good airflow, and checking for signs of mould are all important steps in preserving your forage throughout the season.

A little preparation now can help reduce waste and ensure your horses have access to safe, nutritious hay when they need it most.

Click through for a few hay storage tips every horse owner should know. 🐴

🌿 Have Your Say on the Future of Kootenay Plains 🌿

Alberta is proposing to consolidate the Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve and Kootenay Plains Provincial Recreation Area into a new Kootenay Plains Provincial Park.

The proposal would help better balance recreation and conservation by allowing more effective visitor management while continuing to protect the area's important wildlife habitat, rare plants, cultural resources, and Indigenous values. Recreational opportunities such as hiking, mountain biking, fishing, camping, and equestrian use would continue, with sensitive ecological areas remaining protected.

The changes would also add portions of the North Saskatchewan River and associated gravel beds to the protected area, resulting in a net increase of approximately 100 hectares within Alberta's parks and protected areas system.

This landscape holds deep significance for several First Nations, and consultation is underway to ensure Indigenous values, traditional uses, and Treaty rights continue to be supported.

Learn more about the proposed amendments and how to share your feedback by visiting the Alberta Parks website: https://www.albertaparks.ca/albertaparks-ca/management-and-land-use/parks-system/

Questions or comments about the proposal can be directed to [email protected].

🚨 EIA Case Confirmed in Alberta

The CFIA has confirmed a positive case of Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) in Foothills No. 31, Alberta. The horse showed no clinical signs of disease when sampled.

Movement controls and disease response measures are currently in place, and horse owners are encouraged to review and strengthen their biosecurity protocols.

Protect your horses. Stay informed. Practice good biosecurity.

Read more here: https://www.cahss.ca/cahss-networks/equine

🐴 We’re ready to roll at the ABRA Championships!
The Alberta Equestrian Federation and Acera Insurance are set up and looking forward to an exciting week at the Calnash Event Centre. Stop by, say hello, and join us in celebrating Alberta’s western riding community. Good luck to all competitors! 🏆

ABRA - Alberta Barrel Racing Association

Think AEF membership is only for competitors? Think again.

If you ride recreationally, own horses, volunteer, coach, etc, an Alberta Equestrian Federation membership offers you benefits that stretch far beyond the competition arena.

Our membership offers a wide variety of benefits, such as educational resources, all the way to personal liability insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage. AEF memberships are designed to support you and your horse 🐴

Visit the link in our bio to learn why an AEF membership is a valuable investment, even if you never set foot in the show ring. 💙

AEF is proud to be part of the excitement at the 2026 ABRA Finals alongside our valued partner, Acera Insurance.

From August 24-30 in Ponoka, Alberta's barrel racing community will come together to celebrate 30 years of competition, sportsmanship, and western tradition. We're looking forward to connecting with participants, families, and supporters throughout the week.

If you're attending, stop by and say hello. We look forward to celebrating this milestone event with you 💓

The countdown is on for one of Alberta’s most exciting western events! 🐎

We’re proud to support the 2026 ABRA - Alberta Barrel Racing Association Finals as a Silver Sponsor.

Taking place in Ponoka from Monday, Aug. 24 to Sunday, Aug. 30, this year’s event celebrates 30 years of Alberta barrel racing and the incredible athletes, families and communities who make this sport so special.

At Acera Insurance, we’re passionate about supporting the people and organizations that help our communities thrive. We’re excited to be part of this milestone event and cheer on the competitors as they showcase their dedication, teamwork and western spirit.

☀️ The Summer 2026 issue of Alberta Bits is now available online!

Catch up on stories from across Alberta's equestrian community, celebrate member achievements, and stay informed about AEF programs, events, and initiatives.

📖 Read the digital issue here: Read Alberta Bits Summer 2026 - https://odvod.ca/aef/AlbertaBits_Summer_2026/index.html

💬 Enjoying what you read? Help us reach more horse lovers by liking, commenting, and sharing this post with your friends, barn mates, coaches, and fellow equestrians. Every share helps strengthen and connect Alberta's equestrian community.

⛳💙 Thank You for Making Birdies & Bridles a Success! 💙⛳

What an incredible day on the course yesterday! A heartfelt thank you to all of our golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and silent auction donors for making this year's Birdies & Bridles Benefit Golf Tournament such a tremendous success.

Your generosity, enthusiasm, and support helped create an unforgettable event while raising funds that will continue to strengthen Alberta's equestrian community through education, member funding, Safe Sport initiatives, and more.

Together, we made a meaningful impact, and we couldn't have done it without you.

We can't wait to do it all again next year! If you'd like to be part of Birdies & Bridles 2027 as a golfer, sponsor, volunteer, or donor, stay connected and watch for details coming soon.

Thank you for helping us drive our mission forward, one swing at a time.