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FROM THE PRESIDENT
The equestrian community thrives
in the face of adversity
FROM THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
New look, new future
BARN RAISING
A dairy barn gets a major renovation
YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE
Explore Kananaskis Country with
your horse
ALPS TO ALBERTA
A Haflinger horse might be the right
one for you
FACING THE FIRE
How the community comes together
in times of need
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WORKING IT OUT
A new sport is growing in Alberta
A DAY ON THE TRAILS
Wildlife sightings, mountain treks
and starting a campfire are all in
a day’s work
SAFETY FIRST
An interactive how-to for
introducing yourself to a horse
SHELTER FROM
THE STORM
How equestrians protect themselves
and their horses from extreme
weather
MEMBER DIRECTORY
Find individuals and businesses
in Alberta’s equestrian community
Alberta BitsSUMMER 2025
OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE ALBERTA EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION
SIDE-BY-SIDE
TRAILS TO TAKE • A CHALLENGE • A BREED
A pair of Haflinger foals
Photo by Flynn Photography
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driven organization, AEF has
been supporting the Alberta
equine and equestrian community
since 1978. The magazine is
published three times a year and
distributed in print and online.
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Office Admin
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Communications &
Engagement
Kenda Lubeck
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