Message from President, Sandy Bell

The world of magazine publishing is a complicated one, and Alberta Bits is no exception. Even after writing this column for over two years, I’m still not used to creating content months in advance of when you get it in your inbox or your mailbox.

I’m writing this in spring for you to read in summer. I’m looking out at snow in the bush and big mounds of it left by the plow. But... I can picture the summer season and I see an enthusiastic renewal of activities and growth in your equine-related interests.

In late winter and early spring, we plan and prepare for more riding and driving when the weather is better. We check our tack and our trailers, and we condition ourselves and our trusty steeds. We sign up for clinics and shows, and we wrangle up friends for trails and camps. Like our horses, donkeys, and mules, we dream of life in the green.

As we plan and prepare, we have ensured we are members of the AEF. We are taking advantage of the programs and services offered by the AEF that support our summer and fall goals, including Live Outside the Box for our children, the Ride & Drive Program and AEF’s Wild Rose shows.

Plan and prepare – the solid foundation for summer success, including for the AEF Board of Directors. The board meets in June, then meets again in October. Our summers are busy like yours with equine related activities. Board work continues or ramps up in September, especially in finance, board development and governance projects.

On behalf of the AEF board, I wish everyone a happy summer! Watch for some new things offered by the AEF this season. Stay safe, have fun, take care of each other. AB