The Alice & Fraser Horse Association (AFHA) was founded in 1962 by a dedicated group of local horsemen and women who wanted a venue where they could compete in western, english and hitch events each summer. The Association is still run entirely by volunteers, and while the Hitch classes are no longer held, Western and English shows are still held every summer. The club operates our of the Alice an
d Fraser Recreation Center grounds at 1 Henan Road in Pembroke. The AFHA hosts a total of 3 Points Days each season, with Western events held on Saturday, and English on Sunday of each Points weekend. The Points shows are considered "schooling" shows, with certified judges providing valuable feedback to all riders, regardless of age, ability, experience, or discipline. Western Shows consist of a variety of western events - Halter, Showmanship, Western Pleasure, Horsemanship and Trail classes every morning,and speed-based, timed Games events every afternoon. English shows consist of Hunter/Equitation classes, with riders divided based on the ability of the rider and/or the horse. Riders accrue points at each of these 3 shows, towards trophies, belt buckles and awards at the end of the year. The awards are handed out at the annual Awards banquet, held each fall, in October. There is also a single-weekend Open Classic Show every July, run separate from the Points events. Non-members may compete at this event for a nominal day fee. The Classic is kindly sponsored by local businesses, where cash prizes and ribbons are awarded to the top 5 riders in each class! The Executive of the AFHA meets the first Tuesday of every month (except January). Members, interested riders, and the public are welcome to attend to get information, ask questions, or propose events! You can contact the AFHA here on Facebook, or by emailing [email protected] . If you prefer "old-school" methods, you can reach us by mail at
Alice & Fraser Horse Association
1 Henan Road
Pembroke,ON
K8A 6W8
