October 2013
The 32nd Annual Horse Breeders and Owners Conference takes place January 10-12 2014 in Red Deer, Alberta, at the Sheraton. Presented by the non-profit organization Horse Industry Association of Alberta, the conference is a must-attend event for horse breeders, owners and riders with topics of interest for every horse enthusiast.
The Horse Breeders and Owners Conference welcomes delegates at 7pm on January 10th with an "Open Barn" reception in the Exhibit Hall. Due to popular demand, the “Open Barn” reception is once again open to the public free of charge to attend, socialize, network and shop around the equine trade show of over 50 sponsor booths. Industry Outreach Director from Colorado State University, Gary Carpenter, will kick off Saturday morning’s session at 8:40 am. Saturday evening provides a chance to network and socialize with wine, dessert and live entertainment provided this year by local singer/songwriter Randi Boulton. The conference continues until Sunday afternoon, with the Fred Pearce Memorial Lecture delivered this year by Dr. Camie Heleski.
Alberta Chapter of the Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association, was run with its usual high quality of presentation and organization. Sale Chair Jennette Coote said, “The quality and pedigree of horses offered, and the training and presentation reached by consignors, was the best ever.”
bred and consigned by Highfield Stock Farms Ltd. of Okotoks, Alberta and sold to Curtis & Darrell Landry of Sturgeon County, Alberta and Red Diamond Stable of Strathmore, Alberta. The high selling gelding by North Light out of Golden Made is a half brother to Highfield bred Alberta stakes winner TELL ME LIES ($207,881) who won the $50,000 Alberta Oaks at the Alberta Breeders’ Fall Classic the day prior to the sale.
