AEF AWARDS
2020 Annual Provincial Award Winners Congratulations to these outstanding individuals!
Each year, the AEF is pleased to offer Provincial Awards that recognize outstanding members of the Alberta Equestrian Community. With over 100 nominations submitted by community members, the AEF Awards Committee was excited to be given the difficult, but rewarding task, of selecting this year’s
Above and Beyond
SHIRLEY PICKETT
award recipients – they even selected two recipients for the Instructor/Coach award because both are so incredible! The AEF would like to thank everyone who took the time to nominate a deserving equestrian. We would also like to extend a special thank you to our official AEF Annual Provincial Awards partner, CapriCMW Insurance Services Ltd. with horses and is very passionate about sharing her knowledge and love of horses. Shirley has been involved with Pony Club for many years, is extremely dedicated to the program and it shows. She has volunteered countless hours and always goes above and beyond to support and encourage each member. During this uncertain year, Shirley has gone above and beyond to keep our Pony Club program going. Together with her daughter, they accommodated recommended precautions and safe practices for riding during COVID. We did have a shortened season, but there was no doubt that Shirley and her family made it possible for the young riders to stay active and riding.
Athlete
ALLISON REID
“I am a simple ranch girl with a love for all things horse. My obsession was with me from birth and is happily incurable. Growing up on a cattle ranch I rode, trained, did 4-H and local showing. I love learning and sharing knowledge. I am married, have three children, my two girls have inherited my addiction, and their love of Pony Club has led to my involvement there. My natural tendency to talk ‘horse’ has me sharing with anyone who will listen. 4-H, Pony Club, friends, relatives – all have been resigned to my rhetoric. I also enjoy helping plan and coordinate events. Thank you for this recognition. I know there are so very many others who are worthy and the horse community is the better for it.” NOMINATOR QUOTES: Shirley Pickett is a wonderful candidate for the Above and Beyond Excellence Award. Shirley has been involved with farming and ranching all her life. She has extensive experience 8
ALBERTA BITS I SUMMER 2021
“My horses mean the world to me, and I feel so fortunate to ride in Alberta, as there are amazing competition venues and there is the ability to watch and learn from the best in the
