Equine Canada Competitive Structure

    The Equine Canada sanctioned levels of competition are categorized as:

    • Bronze
    • Silver
    • Gold
    • Platinum
    For Alberta Eventing the Divisions that correspond to the sanctioned level are:
    • Bronze Level: Entry, PreTraining
    • Silver Level: Training
    • Gold Level: Preliminary, Intermediate
    • Platinum Level: FEI competitions (CCI's/CIC's)
    Equine Canada Sport License
    • License required is based on the level the rider is competing at.
      • Bronze
      • Silver
      • Gold
      • Platinum
    • If the rider is not the horse's owner, then the owner must also hold a Sport License appropriate to the level being entered
    • Licenses can be upgraded during the year
    • Upgrade Costs based on difference between the licensing levels
    Equine Canada Passport
    • As of 2008, Passports are required for Training level and above. See Equine Canada Passport page
    • Passports are not required for competition at Pre-Training and below in Alberta.


    Equine Canada Information - 2009 Competition Rules

    PLEASE REMEMBER:

    IT IS ALWAYS UP TO THE INDIVIDUAL COMPETITOR TO ENSURE THAT THEY AND THEIR HORSE HAVE THE PROPER DOCUMENTATION BEFORE ENTERING AN EVENT.

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AHTA Temporary Membership Credit & No Fee Promotion

For all riders who purchase a $30 Temporary Membership at a current year AHTA sanctioned clinic or event, a credit of $30 will be applied towards the purchase of a same year AHTA membership.

So what does this mean when you include the NO Fee Pony Club/4-H Promotion?

  • Suzie Pony Clubber/4-H can compete at Alhambra Spring on the No Fee Promotion for Pony Club/4H then purchase a $30 Temporary Membership at Thompson HT and subsequently purchase a regular AHTA membership at Cochrane HT minus $30, with results from all three shows counting toward year-end awards.
  • John Doe as an adult rider could attend the Jody Sloper clinic with the purchase of a $30 Temporary Membership and
    then purchase an AHTA membership at Alhambra Spring HT minus $30.

With both of these promotions all show results will be counted for Year End Awards with the subsequent purchase of an AHTA membership.

Please contact the membership secretary

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AHTA Membership FEE Schedule

There have been some changes to the membership fee structure for Eventing in 2010. In previous years, your AHTA membership fee has included a Canadian Eventing membership.

In 2010, there are 2 changes to the membership structure:

  1. The Canadian Eventing membership fee is now collected directly by Equine Canada when you buy your Sport License, required at all levels of competition.
  2. The cost for producing and mailing the Omnibus to members will no longer be collected by the AHTA; both the fee and the responsibility for mailing the Omnibus will be covered by Equine Canada.

As a result, your AHTA membership fees will be reduced by the amount of the Canadian Eventing membership, and the cost of the Omnibus.

Equine Canada collects your Canadian Eventing membership fee when you purchase your Sport License. Their fees are $20 for Seniors, and $18 for Juniors.

No “Family” memberships are offered when purchasing a Sport License.

2010 MEMBERSHIP FEES

Senior:         

$60 or $50 if paid by March 31st.

Any person 18 years or over as of January 1, 2010


    Junior:         

    $50 or $40 if paid by March 31st.

    Any person under 18 years as of January 1, 2010


    Family:         

    $120 or $100 if paid by March 31st.

    Immediate family members including up to 2 Senior members & all children under 18 years as of January 1, 2010


      Associate:

      $30

      Any person, association, club or organizing committee (non-competitive membership), fully included in AHTA insurance package

        Refer to the following table for complete membership requirements to compete in Alberta:

          For Alberta Competitions To Participate in AHTA Sanctioned Clinics
        AHTA Membership (either FULL or DAY) YES YES
        Equine Canada Sport License (includes insurance) YES NO
        Canadian Eventing Membership (includes Omnibus) YES NO
        Alberta Equestrian Federation (includes insurance) NO YES

        Members of Pony Club or 4-H who take advantage of AHTA’s no fee Pony Club / 4-H promotion must still meet the other requirements in the above table.

        AEF memberships are no longer required to compete in Alberta, as the insurance component is covered by the Equine Canada Sport License; however, an AEF membership is a requirement for AHTA sanctioned clinics (due to Capri insurance requirements).

        In order to cover all bases, AHTA recommends that all Eventing participants in Alberta still purchase an AEF membership, as there are numerous additional benefits from being an AEF member.


        Please forward membership forms to the membership secretary

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