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T R A I L B L A Z E R S
2012 I ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
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In a word I was a pioneer, and therefore had to blazemy own trail. Major Taylor
a l b e r t a e q u e s t r I a n f e d e r a t I o n I 2 0 1 2
„ Alberta Equestrian Federation, January 2013
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The AEF thanks all the photographers for their creative and valuable images
of Alberta’s equine community. Most images were published in the 2012
issues of Alberta Bits.
Message from the aef president ....................................................... 2
2012 board of directors
representatives
Committees
staff ................................................................................................................. 5
Vision and mission
2012 quick facts ........................................................................................ 6
Wild rose trail ride .................................................................................. 8
development of alberta equestrians ............................................. 10
Health and well-being of equines ................................................... 14
Wild rose competitions ...................................................................... 16
Canadian Interprovincial equestrian Championships .............. 18
statement of financial position ........................................................ 20
statement of operations ..................................................................... 21
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Harry and his 14-year-old fjord/Belgian cross mare, Annie, are regularcompetitors in combined driving events and pleasure driving showsaround central Alberta. Photo credit: Rich Kyllo Photography
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Riders at the first annual Wild Rose Trail Ride at Rafter Six Ranch. Photo credit: Amber Perry
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I feel privileged to have served the alberta equestrian
federation (aef) over the past year, and to be part of
the trailblazing efforts of our board, volunteers, staff
and supporters.
In 2012, the aef board of directors supported the aef
staff in their ongoing delivery of the high-quality
services and programs aimed at both aef members
and non-members. You will read more about the
successful year in this annual report.
the aef board of directors also looked down new trails
in 2012 – new ways of doing our work – and set higher
expectations about how we will travel down those
trails. We have worked our way out of the deficit and for
the past two consecutive years, we have had a balanced
budget. We considered policy and best practices to
ensure that the aef is always working on behalf of its
membership. We initiated board restructuring and have
included a new club membership that equalizes
membership benefits and allows for a greater diversity
of non profit equine groups to join. Members are the
heart of the aef and we are committed to continuing
to support them in with our efforts.
on behalf of the board members, I would like to whole-
heartedly thank the aef executive director and the
aef staff for their dedication to the aef. they are out
there daily showing their commitment and hard work.
they take care of the trails – the work of the aef – and
blaze new ones for members, volunteers and others.
the aef will be 35 in 2013, and I invite you
to join us in celebrating this significant milestone.
Please share with us your stories about the aef over
the years.
as well, tell us what you think the aef should focus
on in the years leading to our 50th anniversary. We
are aiming far into the future to continue to trail blaze
for horses, donkeys and mules and their riders, drivers,
owners and care givers. I am looking forward to the
future and the new trails to come!
tara Gamble
aef President
2012 board of directors
message from the aeF president
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Newly established Mounted Search and Rescue training day at AnchorD Outfitters. Bert Johnson, ATV operator and Wendy Carson, rider.Photo credit: Lucy Phillips
Tara Gamble. Photo credit: Terry Jorden
sonia dantu, executive director
norma Cnudde, Membership Coordinator
erin lundteigen, Coaching administrator
sophie beaufils, Competitions Coordinator
nicole Worthylake, Marketing and Program support
rita bernard, finance and support
staff
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Great discoveries and improvements invariably involve the cooperation of many minds. I may begiven credit for having blazed the trail, but when Ilook at the subsequent developments I feel the credit is due to others rather than to myself. Alexander Graham Bell
Elected by the AEF membership
tara Gamble, President
Kippy Maitland-smith, Vice President
Juliet franke, secretary
les oakes, treasurer
Gary Millar, Chair – sport
brian Irving, Chair – recreation
trish Mrakawa, Chair – education
bill desbarres, Chair – breeds & Industry
rebecca Munoz, Chair – Public relations
alison douglas, Individual
lewis Hand, Individual
Ken schmuland, Individual
laura stenhouse, Individual
dena squarebriggs, Individual
Appointed as provincial association representatives
alberta 4-H Provincial equine advisory Committee
alberta Carriage driving association
alberta donkey & Mule Club
alberta dressage association
alberta equestrian Vaulting association
alberta friesian Horse association
alberta Horse trials association
alberta Miniature Chuckwagon racing association
alberta Morgan Horse Club
alberta trail riding association
alberta Walking Horse association
american saddlebred Horse association of alberta
Canadian Cowboy Challenge association
endurance riders of alberta
Horse Industry association of alberta
Jump alberta society
trail riding alberta Conference
Welsh Pony & Cob society of alberta
Alberta Bits
biosecurity
bylaws
Canadian Interprovincial equestrian Championships
finance
Internal audit Committee
nominations
Public relations
scholarship
strategic Planning Committee
Wild rose trail ride
Thank you to the AEF Volunteers
the aef board of directors and the aef staff extend
a hearty and warm thank you to all of the volunteers
who supported the aef mission in 2012. You have
made a difference that would not have happened
without the generous gift of your time and effort.
2012 board of directors representatives committees
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l-r AEF staff: Sonia Dantu, Rita Bernard, Norma Cnudde, Sophie Beaufils, Erin Lundteigen, Nicole Worthylake and president Tara Gamble. Photo credit: Just for Kix Photography
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Vision
the voice of equine alberta
the premier source for education, information and
support for the entire equine community.
Mission
to assist in creating a positive environment for the
enjoyment of equines.
through our leadership and proactive approach we
promote, facilitate and co-ordinate equestrian related
activities for alberta.
2011 2012
Individual members - junior 3,992 4,710
Individual members - senior 8,643 10,976
association and affiliate members 94 101
business members 54 54
ride and drive registrants 138 198
live outside the box participants 42 29
trail supporters 164 145
Provincially approved officials 33 37
Wild rose Competitions 29 33
educational and coach training sessions 22 31
scholarships granted 9 8
Certified coaches 137
Vision and mission 2012 quick facts
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Whenever the pressure of our complex city life thins my blood and numbs my brain, I seek relief in the trail; and when I hear the coyote wailing to the yellow dawn, my cares fall from me – I amhappy. Hamlin Garland
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Valerie Patterson and Hitch at a competitive trail ride, completing her 1000-hour milestone in the Ride and Drive program. Photo credit:Peter Vogelaar
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on a sunny and fresh day in september, the aef
hosted the first-ever fundraising trail ride at the world-
famous rafter six ranch in Kananaskis country.
seventy-five riders raised $1,500 for therapeutic
riding groups. the member groups that received
this financial support in 2012 were:
� little bits therapeutic riding association
� opening Gaits therapeutic riding society
� Journeys therapeutic riding society
Wild rose trail ride
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I could never resist the call of the trail. Buffalo Bill
Images from the Wild Rose Trail Ride. Photo credit: Just for Kix Photography
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Riders returning to the ranch at the Wild Rose Trail Ride. Photo credit:Just for Kix Photography
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P’tit Trot Day Camp
the aef offers the P’tit trot program to introduce
children to the equestrian world. In 2012, it hosted a
day camp based upon the program. the camp was a
safe introduction and built confidence in riding and
what we need to know at the barn. Games kept the
young participants engaged and learning.
Live Outside the Box
live outside the box (the box being tV and computer)
promotes healthy and active living for youth aged 7 to
15 and encourages equestrian development.
In 2012, the highest number of horse time was awarded
to 12-year old Abbey Alexander. abbey and her horses,
Goose and rosalee, enjoy Western riding, english riding
and jumping.
the lowest number of hours of screen time was
awarded to 13-year old Emma Quinn, who enjoys
dressage with her horse, Penny. they also participate
in parades.
the highest consecutive screen free days was awarded
to 10-year old Rebekah Ferguson. rebekah and tibbs
like trails rides, 4-H and swimming, and go Western
or english.
Scholarships
the aef scholarship recipients for 2012 were all
young women who are career-bound in the equine
industry. Congratulations to these students for their
commitment to alberta’s equine world.
Rebecca Barber is 20 and completing her second year of
a bsc in animal health at the university of alberta. she
plans on a master’s degree based on equine nutrition
and to use her knowledge towards the betterment of
the sport in alberta.
Kaitlin McDonald is 25 and in her second year in
veterinary medicine at the university of Calgary. she
plans to work in alberta as an equine practitioner with
a focus on sport horse and rehabilitation medicine.
Lindsay Nakonechny is 21 and finishing her bsc in
animal health at the university of alberta. after a
master’s in equine welfare and a Phd in a related
equine field, she hopes to be involved with equine
educational programs.
Sarra Brown is 18 and a horse trainer and volunteer.
she will pursue her educational development by taking
an english horsemanship course.
development of alberta equestrians
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P’tit Trot day camp participants. Photo credit: Erin Lundteigen
Live Outside the Box: Lowest number of hours of screen time, EmmaQuinn and Penny. Photo credit: courtesy Emma Quinn
$1,500 scholarship recipient, Lindsay Nakonechny. Photo credit: courtesyLindsay Nakonechny
$750 scholarship recipient, Jenna Knudslien. Photo credit: courtesy JennaKnudslien
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Andrea Douaire and Hershey competing in a Triple “R” Riding Club event.Photo credit: Mackenzie Szabo
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Hannah Ferguson is 19 and has completed her first year
in animal health technology at olds College. she aims
to work at a vet clinic to put her enthusiasm for animals
to good use.
Jenna Knudslien is 18 and has completed her first year
of a university studies program at Portage College.
she has applied to the animal science program at the
university of alberta.
thank you to Capri Insurance for their generous
financial contribution to the aef scholarship program,
the donors to our scholarship fund and those who
purchase our aef pins for making these scholarships
possible.
Charlene Baker scholarship – Pat Ross
It is presented to the Western rider who has achieved
the highest average score of the level 4 test in the
Western rider development Program.
English Rider scholarship – Kim Aasman
It is presented to the english rider who has achieved the
highest average score of the level 8 test in the
english rider development Program.
AEF Conference
In november, the aef hosted the 2012 educational
conference in Calgary. Presenters were warmly
welcomed by the attentive audience of riders, drivers,
trainers, coaches, owners and others interested in the
equestrian world. topics ranged from the practical –
equine safe handling, athlete development,
backcountry first aid, insurance – to the inspirational –
be the better horse, great customer service.
thank you to the platinum conference sponsor, Capri
Insurance and all the conference sponsors for their
support:
• synergy apparel
• saddle up Magazine
• Horse savvy
• Horse Publications Group
• the Visions West studio
• equine Guelph
the silent auction raised just over $2,000 to help
support the live outside the box program; the aef
thanks all the sponsors and bidders.
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l-r Gold medal team endurance riding: Lee Hutten on Parker AES, JessicaYavis on Jahlad (Alberta) and Emma Webb on Serloki at the Adequan FEINorth American Junior and Young Riders Championships. Photo credit:Allen MacMillan/MacMillan Photography, [email protected]
l-r Team Appaloosa wins the Spruce Meadows Telus Battle of the Breeds:Sheri Gresko and Shady Drifter, Lynn Johnson and Cash Sirtificate,Laura-Gene Haga and Texcel,Kaylee McLachlin and Amigo TRT. Photo credit: Rob Stratton
l-r Canadian polocrosse team wins in Europe: Renee Hicks, WilliamHorne, Isabelle Ladiges, Lance Davison, Kayla Hicks, Allen Hicks. Photocredit: Brande Strachan
Northern Exposure, Morgan World Champion Western Trail, shown byKathy Padgham. Photo credit: www.howardschatzberg.com
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Team Eiry Spence and Ben Poltorak geocaching in the first ever AmazingBack Country Race. Photo credit: Eiry Spence
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In 2012, the aef wrapped up its highly successful,
multi-year equine biosecurity project. this project was
done in partnership with the alberta Veterinary Medical
association with funding from the alberta agriculture
and rural development, Growing forward biosecurity
Program.
a guide to biosecurity best practices has been
produced and distributed, and numerous biosecurity
workshops and presentations were given throughout
the province. the aef and its partners can be very
proud of this project because it has inspired other
provinces, states, universities and colleges to promote
and educate many audiences about biosecurity.
the aef is involved through alberta agriculture and
alberta farm animal Care in a program to bring more
awareness to the need for preparedness against natural
disasters, fire, drought and other incidents that could
endanger property, animals and people. the aef also
participated in the establishment of five emergency
response trailers for alberta.
the aef continues to work closely with other
organizations, such as the Horse Welfare alliance of
Canada and the Horse Industry association of alberta,
to provide opportunities for education, welfare
education, industry monitoring and promotion of the
equine industry.
Health and well-being of equines
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no hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle. Winston Churchill
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Dr. Kelsey Shacker DVM examining a horse and doing a flexion of the carpal joint at a prepurchase exam (PPE). While a PPE is not a guarantee/prediction, it provides a qualified opinion and evaluation.Photo credit: courtesy Kelsey Shacker
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In partnership with others across the province, the aef
hosted 33 Wild rose Competitions from March to
december 2012, a slight increase from the 2011 year.
there were 13 hunter/jumper Wild rose sanctioned
shows, 9 dressage shows, 4 eventing shows, 3 driving
shows and 4 general performance shows.
Plans are underway to grow the Wild rose circuit,
so that there are more shows of more disciplines
everywhere in alberta, not just in the Calgary area. the
aef surveyed existing Wild rose show organizers, new
stables/organizations and non-Wild rose sanctioned
show organizers for their input about the program.
It is for them that the aef creates these programs in the
first place.
the survey found the main reasons why organizers did
not sanction their show with the aef were that riders
were not aef members and there were very few
hunter/jumper provincially certified judges available to
officiate. the aef also found out that the fees were very
reasonable and that cost was not a factor. In response,
the aef will continue to develop its new Provincial
officials Program.
the aef continued to host coaching and judging
clinics throughout 2012 as part of its commitment to
developing excellence in alberta equestrian sports.
dressage judging clinics were held in april 2012 and
october 2012, and a general performance judging clinic
in october 2012.
Wild rose competitions
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Alan Wedge at a Wild Rose event. He is an AEF provincial dressagejudge. Photo credit: Michele King
Samantha Lethbridge and Pia won the volunteer recognition programthree times. Photo credit: Andy Lethbridge
Lesley Scheible and daughter, 13-year old Jamie Scheible, were recognized as show volunteers at the BRAVE shows, Highland Ridge
Stables. Photo credit: Tammy Arch
Jessica Deak, 12 years old, with Denver was Capri’s Win Your Entry at theBRAVE April Fun Show. Photo credit: Sarah Papke
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At the Calgary Stampede’s Horse Haven, Equine Canada and AEF coachLisa Denyer and fjord “Heidi,” owned by Angela Willberg doing a demo.Photo credit: Raegen Sapieha
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the Canadian Interprovincial equestrian
Championships (CIeC) is an equine Canada
sanctioned event and was held for the second time
in 2012. nine provinces gathered in bromont, quebec
to participate in dressage, jumping and reining
classes for both junior and senior riders.
Jump alberta and the aef sent an alberta team
of 4 jumper riders, 1 chef d’equipe, 1 discipline
coach, 1 team coach.
the alberta team jumpers were augusta Marit,
alanna Marsden, Kristy Mytrash and Meagan beunder.
team alberta received 7th, 9th and 10th place ribbons
riding leased horse. Meagan beunder received the
sportsmanship award for the CIeC.
alberta submitted an expression of interest to host the
CIeC for 2013 in alberta.
canadian Interprovincial equestrian championships
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do not go where the path may lead, go insteadwhere there is no path and leave a trail. Ralph Waldo Emerson
TOP, CLOCKWISE
l-r Team Alberta at the Canadian Interprovincial Equestrian Championships (CIEC), September 21-23, 2012, Bromont, QC. Augusta Marit, Alanna Marsden, Kristy Mytrash and Meagan Beunder.Photo credit: Kristi Beunder
Meagan Beunder on course at the 2012 CIEC. Photo credit: Kristi Beunder
l-r Alberta Team members in Sacramento, 2012: Shelby Edwards,Jenna Macoun, Mariola Slawinski and Laurel Chad. On the ground ischef d’equipe Trish Mrakawa. Photo credit: Lori Edwards
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l-r Jump Alberta formed in 2012. Kylina Chalack and Ulterra’s Melodyand Janna Tymstra riding Bonaire. Photo credit: Natalie Pretty
2012 2011
reVenueGrants $ 81,305 $ 81,305 Memberships 488,461 386,663 sport 16,742 14,763 trail support 869 13,097 education 62,816 33,785 breeds & industry 48,657 39,319 advertising 35,034 40,348 sales 35,939 17,044 administration 17,862 14,560 other income 17,679 10,557 recreation 7,281 4,172 Casino 58,058 54,554
870,703 710,167
2012 2011
eXpensessalaries & employee benefits $ 290,815 $ 252,394 Member & director insurance 107,190 87,882 education 66,400 37,169 advertising & promotion 128,625 88,915 office administration 123,542 71,152 sport 14,687 7,408 trail support 869 13,097 rent 48,182 47,856 Provincial Group - 1,176 Cost of goods sold 26,348 8,245 Professional fees 14,092 22,106 Meetings 5,130 3,613 recreation 4,885 4,370 breeds & industry 50,291 51,622 Casino 2,345 2,090
883,401 699,095
(deFIcIencY) eXcess beFore amortIzatIonand eXtraordInarY Item (12,698) 11,072
amortIzatIon 4,147 4,652
(16,845) 6,420
eXtraordInarY Item - 85,717
(deFIcIencY) eXcess oF reVenue oVer eXpenses $ (16,845) $ 92,137
statement of operationsas at deCeMber 31, 2011
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2012 2011
assets
CURRENTCash $ 201,361 $ 180,472 accounts receivable 5,882 7,369 Goods & services tax receivable 4,391 4,233 Inventory 7,185 10,996 Prepaid expenses 15,158 15,033
233,977 218,103
CAPITAL ASSETS 16,590 18,609
INVESTMENTS 103,097 102,073
$ 353,664 $338,785
2012 2011
lIabIlItIes
CURRENTaccounts payable & accrued liabilities $ 15,510 $43,082 unearned membership fees 231,958 195,312 deferred contributions 43,505 33,508
290,973 271,902
DEFERRED REVENUES 31,544 18,891
322,517 290,793
net assets
NET ASSETS 31,147 47,992
$ 353,664 $338,785
statement of financial positionas at deCeMber 31, 2012
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