Animal Transportation

All animals transported into or out of Canada must be transported in accordance with Part XII of the Health of Animals Regulations which prohibits the transportation of any animal under inhumane conditions. These regulations also state that carriers cannot load, transport or unload animals in a way that would cause injury or undue suffering. The CFIA is responsible for enforcing these regulations.

Q. What do I need to know before travelling with my horse?

For detailed information regarding transport requirments please click here. For further information, please contact: Livestock Identification Services, 403-509-2088, website, Ownership Identification Inc,(BC) 250-314-9686, website, Inspection and Regulatory Management Branch, (Saskatchewan)306-784-4264, website, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, 403-292-5828, website

Q. Where can I get an Equine Passport and Horse License (Sticker)?

Equine Passports and Horse Licence Stickers are currently only available from Equine Canada. Please visit their website www.equinecanada.ca for details on obtaining these items.

Q. Where can I find the Alberta Equestrian Federation Bylaws?

You can download a copy of the current Alberta Equestrian Federation Bylaws from our Business & Bylaws page.

Q. What is the AEF's position on the Horse Processing Industry?

The Alberta Equestrian Federation advocates the humane treatment of all horses and believes that the equine industry and horse owners have a responsibility to provide humane care throughout the life of the horse.

The Alberta Equestrian Federation recognizes that the processing of horses is a reality of the equine industry in the Province of Alberta. As such, the processing industry provides a humane alternative to allowing the horse to continue a life of discomfort and pain, inadequate care or abandonment. It should be noted that this does not in anyway indicate the Alberta Equestrian Federation supports Horse Slaughter, however, as processing is a reality in Alberta, the Alberta Equestrian Federation works in conjunction with the Horse Welfare Alliance of Canada and other organizations that ensure standards of practice are being met and horses are treated in a humane way and with dignity. The Alberta Equestrian Federation encourages, fosters and provides education regarding responsible ownership and management that will reduce the number of unwanted horses.

Regarding the care of horses destined for processing, Alberta Equestrian Federation's position is that these horses should be:

• Treated humanely and with dignity;
• Transported to the production facility according to current national regulations;
• Euthanized in accordance with the guidelines adopted and published by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association as of February 2006.

Q. What is the difference between an Affiliate and an Association Membership?

An Affiliate is defined as a regional level equine or equestrian society or association not having provincial jurisdiction.  Affiliate membership is available to Associations of provincial scope that do not wish to have representation on the AEF Associations Advisory Council.

An Association is defined as an equine or equestrian discipline or breed association of provincial scope in their aims and objectives or of national scope with designated regions within Alberta.  Each member Association is entitled to one vote on the Associations Advisory Council and shall deliver written notice of the individual authorization to exercise such vote to the AEF office.   The individual authorized to exercise such vote shall be themselves an AEF Member in good standing and resident in Alberta.

Both Affiliates and Associations may choose to take advantage of the preferred Insurance rates offered to member organizations by our insurance provider, Capri Insurance. In addition, Affiliate and Association member websites will be linked to the AEF site and member organisation events and clinics can be advertised on the AEF online calendar of events