ACS Events For 2024

Exciting events for 2024: Make sure you sign up, Space is limited.

Visit Us at Calgary Stampede – July 5th to the 14th, 2024

Volunteer Stooking/Binding – August 24th, 2024

Volunteer Harvest/Threshing – September 7th,  2024

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Horse Expo Red Deer – April 26 to 28th

Basic Driving Clinic – May 4th, 2024 Or May 5th, 2024

Next Step Clinic – May 18th, 2024

Volunteer Seeding Day – May 19th, 2024


Alberta Carriage Supply at Calgary Stampede Draft Horse Town

Visit Us at Calgary Stampede – July 5th to the 14th, 2024

Saddling up for an epic adventure, at Draft Horse Town—your go-to spot for stepping back in time and getting up close with the gentle giants that shaped the West.

Once again, Alberta Carriage Supply will be doing our thing at the 2024 Calgary Stampede.
swing by Draft Horse Town and say, “Hey and Howdy!” Yahoo!!


Credit: TS Lane

Volunteer for our Harvest, Binding & Stooking at Alberta Carriage Supply

Stooking/Binding 

Immerse yourself in the timeless tradition of stooking and binding! Join us for a hands-on day where you’ll learn the art of crafting stooks, a quintessential symbol of agricultural heritage.

Date: Saturday, August 24th, 2024  
Time: 10:45 am – 3:00 pm  
Location: Alberta Carriage Supply – just 10 minutes north of Langdon, AB  

Discover the age-old techniques of creating stooks, those picturesque bundles of grain that grace the fields during harvest season. This offers a unique opportunity to connect with the land and delve into the rich history of farming practices.

Reserve your spot today!
Limited spots are available, so secure your place today and be part of this enriching experience!

Please, contact us to register.


Volunteer for our Harvest Threshing at Alberta Carriage Supply

Step into the past and embrace the age-old tradition of threshing at Alberta Carriage Supply. Join us for a day filled with hands-on experiences as we separate the grain from the chaff, breathing life into the essence of the harvest season.

Date: Saturday, September 7th, 2024  
Time: 10:45 am – 3:00 pm  
Location: Alberta Carriage Supply – just 10 minutes north of Langdon, AB  

Reserve your spot today!
Limited spots are available! Secure your spot now to be part of this unforgettable journey through agricultural history.
Please, contact us to register.

 

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Horse Expo Red Deer – April 26th to the 28th, 2024

Alberta Carriage Supply at Horse Expo Canada in Red Deer, AB
Alberta Carriage Supply at Horse Expo Canada in Red Deer, AB

Join Us at Horse Expo Canada

Date: Friday, April 26th to Sunday, April 28th, 2024
Location: Westerner Park, Red Deer, AB

Join us at The Largest Equine Trade Show in Western Canada! We’re thrilled to invite you to experience the excitement of Horse Expo Canada, where enthusiasts from all over gather to celebrate their passion for horses.

What to Expect:

  • Explore a diverse range of introductory driving vehicles for Draft, Light Horse, Pony to Mini.
  • Discover our latest collection of high-quality harnesses
  • Engage with fellow enthusiasts and experts in the field.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of horses and equine culture!

Get Your Tickets: For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
See you at Horse Expo Canada!


Basic Driving Clinic

Basic Driving Clinic at Alberta Carriage Supply – Saturday, May 4th or 5th, 2024

Join us for a dynamic one-day clinic spent with horse enthusiasts and a few gentle giants… Our basic driving clinic provides hands-on experience in how to safely harness and drive horses (single and teams) so both of you are safe and comfortable.

  • Expert instruction on how to harness, what the harness parts do, how to adjust your harness and safely hook to a vehicle. 
  • By the end of the day, you will be driving single and team hitches
  • Access to well-trained horses
  • Lunch is included in the registration fee

Experience an exhilarating day of driving instruction at our upcoming clinic! Whether you’re a novice or an experienced driver, this clinic promises valuable insights and hands-on learning. Get ready to harness new skills and deepen your connection with horses at our driving clinic. We look forward to seeing you there! 

First come, first served until we reach capacity (20 people per day)
Date: Saturday, May 4th, 2024
or
Date: Sunday, May 5th, 2024

Time: Doors open at 8 a.m., Clinic starts at 9 a.m.
Location: Alberta Carriage Supply shop, east of Calgary Range Road 271 and Highway 9

$249 +GST for the full day of instruction and lunch
*Please contact ACS if you have any food restrictions.

Don’t Miss Our Basic Driving Clinic!
Spaces are limited, so don’t delay! Secure your spot today and take the lines of your driving journey.

For more information, contact us.


Next Step Horse Driving Clinic

Next Step Clinic – May 18th, 2024

Ready to take your driving skills to the next level? Join us for our Next Step Driving Clinic, designed for teamsters eager to transition from basic team and single driving to practical work with their horses.

What to Expect

  • Discover the full potential of a working horse’s abilities.
  • Learn essential techniques for hooking and working larger hitches 3 & 4 wide and 4 up hitches.
  • Gain insights into the science of why long or wide hitches and when to use them.

To participate in the Next Step Driving Clinic, attendees must have prior experience in driving horses or have completed our Basic Horse Driving Clinic. Unsure if you meet the prerequisites? Feel free to reach out to us for clarification.

Date: Saturday, May 18th, 2024
Time: Doors open at 8 a.m., Clinic starts at 9 a.m.
Location: Alberta Carriage Supply shop, east of Calgary Range Road 271 and Highway 9

$299+GST for the full day of instruction and lunch*
*Please contact ACS if you have any food restrictions.

Book your spot today!

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of driving and strengthen your bond with your equine partners. Space is limited