Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada
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The AHTA has created Coach Identification lanyards for Eventing coaches in order to make it easier for competition officials to identify who is Licensed/Registered with EC for 2025 and who is allowed to be coaching in the warmup ring.
If the coaching certification needs to be renewed during the year, make sure you renew. This is not a free pass to be in the warmup ring. The coach still needs to be registered with the show office, on the rider entry form. Registered Coaches must pay the EC Fee of $50/competition. The Temporary Coach fee is $225/competition
There are “Temporary” coach ID lanyards that will be distributed at competitions for the coaches who are not EC Coach certified and are registered with the show office. This lanyard will be available at the show office and must be returned at the end of the competition.
For the EC Certified Coaches who are not listed on the Find A Coach list – we need to hear from you in order to get your identification made.
Email messages were sent out to all coaches listed on the EC Find A Coach list in order to get the ID Lanyard delivered. There are a number of coaches who have not responded to the email and the ID lanyard is being held by Kathleen Ziegler. Please email ahtahighperformance@gmail.com if you have any questions or want to make arrangements to receive your lanyard.
Start Eventing
Download the AHTA Handbook! Lots of great information about eventing in Alberta!
Never Evented Before? Here is how to get started!
Look for our AHTA clinics marked as “Suitable For Those New To Eventing!” Visit our Clinics Page
Prerequisites:
You must be willing to have a lot of fun!
Your horse must be a minimum of 4 years of age
Equestrian Canada Sport License with a Canadian Eventing membership (bronze license required for EV 90 Level and below)
AHTA Membership
AEF Membership
AEF Find A Coach or check out the Facebook resources below.
Be familiar with the Rules and Regulations
Dressage tests– for each level of competition
Entry Forms and Stabling Forms
Facebook Resources:
All Things Eventing In Alberta Facebook Group Social eventing group to ask questions, find barn or coach recommendations, general discussion, etc.
Alberta Horse Trials Association Page Official AHTA page that shares important eventing info or association business pertaining to our members.
Please note: All pony club or 4-H members are entitled to participate in 1 event or clinic without requiring an AHTA Membership, find the form here. Any additional competitions/clinics require a full AHTA Membership. For the NO Fee Pony Club/4-H Promotions, all show results will be only be counted towards the leaderboard and year end awards with the purchase of an AHTA membership.
Required Equipment: Approved Cross Country Vest (meeting ASTM F1937-04 (2017), Beta 3 or European standard EN13158-2018), and Pinny (both are available from your local tack store)
Introductory Divisions (provincially sanctioned – all EC Eventing rules apply: https://www.equestrian.ca/programs-services/rules)
EV 60 (previously known as Starter):
Intent: Introduce horses and riders to the sport of eventing. Courses should be progressive and inviting
Maximum Height: 60 cm
Maximum Height: 60 cm
Maximum Width at top: 60 cm
X-Country:
Show jumping:
EV 75 (previously known as Pre-Entry):
Intent: Introduce horses and riders to the sport of eventing. Courses should be progressive and inviting
Maximum Height: 75 cm
Maximum Width at top: 75 cm
X-Country:
Show jumping:
Higher Levels (nationally sanctioned): – For EV 120, EV 115, EV 110y, EV 105, EV 100, EV 90 and EV 85 – see the Equestrian Canada and/or FEI Rule Book
Check the Equestrian Canada Eventing Site for up to date rules, regulations and competitor information.
The Horse Trials Participation Eligibility Table – familiarize yourself with what you need to qualify for the different levels.
For Membership Requirement visit our Membership Page
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