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FALL 2025 • ISSUE: 70
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SHARPSHOOTERS
A Wild West sport brings families
and communities together
SLOW DOWN
New technology could help horses
stay healthy
LIVING LEGACY
Spruce Meadows marks 50 years
JACK OF ALL TRADES
The quarter horse’s diverse history
MEMBER DIRECTORY
Find individuals and businesses
in Alberta’s equestrian community
Photo © Spruce Meadows Media
by M. Sampson
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
Why public perception matters
FROM THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
Elevating the equine community
MOUNTAIN VIEW
Exploring the colours of fall in the
northern Rockies
CULTURAL CONNECTION
Horses’ role in Indigenous culture
runs deep
FROM MANE TO TAIL
A guide to grooming your horse
STEWARDING THE SHOW
Keeping competitions safe for
horses and humans
Alberta BitsFALL 2025
OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE ALBERTA EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION
STRAIGHT SHOOTERS
A MODERN SPORT WITH WILD WEST ROOTS
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