e-Rider

Vol. 2, Issue 43               e-Rider             Wednesday, 01 November 2000

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Rider of the Week

Our Rider of the Week is five-year old Jacqueline Pike of Newfoundland, riding Macho's Top Brass in Centaur Equestrian Club's annual horse show. Rider of the Week.

We would love to have your suggestions for Rider of the Week. Please submit a photo and a description of the team you are nominating. This can be done by mail to: PO Box 7305, Riverview NB E1B 4T9 or by email: donna@AtlanticRider.com  

New CEF Emerges at Annual General Meeting

On Saturday, October 14, those in attendance at the all-day Governance & Policy Workshop determined the final details for the structure and operations of the "New" CEF.  Building on the recommendations from workshops and forums held throughout 2000, workshop attendees prepared 61 recommendations for presentation to the Board of Directors.  On Sunday, October 15, the Directors voted their approval for all recommendations. More...

Canada's Nations' Cup Team Named for Royal Horse Show

Mario Deslauriers, Jill Henselwood, Ian Millar and Jonathon Millar will form Canada's team for the Bank of Montreal Nations' Cup at the Royal Horse Show in Toronto, ON. Canada's Nations' Cup Team.

Therapeutic Riding Demonstration Planned for Royal Winter Fair

The Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association is pleased to announce that Jennifer MacKenzie, an elite equestrian from Maple Ridge, British Columbia, will be giving a riding demonstration at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Main Coliseum, on Saturday, November 4, 2000, at 4:00 p.m. CanTRA demonstration.

Atlantic Canada Show Results

It's not too late to send us your show results... email them to donna@atlanticrider.com! 

Jay Hayes Leads Heading into Canadian League World Cup Final

Hayes, who has just returned from competing in his second Olympic Games, has led the Canadian League standings since the first World Cup Qualifier of the season, the $100,000 Canadian Pacific World Cup Qualifier held during June's Spruce Meadows Masters tournament in Calgary, AB.  With Diva, the Hannoverian mare owned by Uplands Farm, Hayes has 43 World Cup points and is in the running to be one of three Canadian riders invited to contest the 2001 World Cup Final in Goteborg, SWE, next April. More on the standings.

Sweepings...

On October 26, 2000 the first annual Fall cattle drive was held in Robinsons, NF. Angela Gill organized the drive which took beef cattle from the community pasture to their winter homestead 18kms down the road. This event is a heck of a lot of fun on horseback. We enjoyed it so much and the cattle owners are so happy for the assistance we will be doing the drive in the spring as well. Anyone wishing to participate spring or fall contact: angela.gill@nf.sympatico.ca Special thanks to John Wells for his support of this activity.

Check out your provincial 'Sweepings' on the website. We would love to hear the local news from your area! Please email to donna@atlanticrider.com. 

This Week’s Featured Classifieds

Sundowner two-horse trailer. This is the trailer you've been looking for! Heavy duty undercarriage, feed doors, interior lights. Silver with red stripes, chrome wheels, new tires. Excellent shape. Bumper pull. Hauls beautifully - don't miss this one! $5000. Jim Woodford:  jimw@vallleymachine.com or 506-575-2231 or 506-363-4697 after 6 pm (NB)

Princess, is a black Hackney pony cross. 13.1 hh, real nice walk-trot pony for a child. At twelve-years old she is very quiet and nice to work with. $600. Jeannie: oceanbreeze@pei.sympatico.ca or 902-436-7185 (PEI)

Dixie's Dusty Hobo, is a solid palomino who is trained English and Western but does his best Western. "Pal" was foaled in 1996 and is 15 hh. He is registered with the APHA. He was taken to a show in July of this year and did really well. $4500. Heather or Kathie Lane: adventurefarms@roadrunner.nf.net or 709-489-6166 (NF)

Hunting season is here - I have some orange blankets. Light weight, reasonably priced. Yaunita Reeves: maplebrookfarm@auracom.com or 902-923-2193 (NS)

The rest of our more than 450 classified ads.

Non-commercial classifieds are free (including pictures!) to residents of Atlantic Canada! We also offer great rates for commercial ads! Advertisers: please be sure to let us know (via phone, email, or fax) when you sell (or obtain) the advertised item.

National Talent Squad Championships Set for Royal Horse Show

The National Talent Squad Championships will consist of the $5,000 Alfred Rogers National Talent Squad Championship, Phase I, on Tuesday, November 7 and the $8,000 Alfred Rogers National Talent Squad Championship, Phase II, on Thursday, November 9.  Riders will accumulate points in both phases with the champion and reserve champion being awarded airfare to the 2001 World Cup Final held April 12-16 in Goteborg, Sweden, by the Jump Canada Board. Competitors and more...

Upcoming Events

November 7:    Open Question/Answer Session with Large Animal Vet, Dr Tim Blatt regarding winterizing your horse. Begins at 7:00 pm, hosted by the Musquodoboit Valley Horse and Pony Club at Musquodoboit Valley Forestry Complex. Kaitie Holman: kaitieholman@hotmail.com. 

November 11:    Cape Breton Western Riders Annual Awards Night.

November 11-12:    Don Adams Reining Clinic. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Accepting beginners to advanced levels. $100 for the weekend. Contact Don or Jo-Ann Adams: 506-859-9100

November 11-12:    Sue Fraser Clinic at River Oaks Farm, Saint John, NB. Sue is a Level III Coach and offers dressage and jumping lessons and CEF Rider & Coaching training and testing. Contact Ruth Shaw: areshaw@nbnet.nb.ca or 506-634-1799

November 13-14:    Albrecht Heidemann Clinic at Medford Meadows, NS. Audit for only $20 per day.

November 18:    GMHC 2000 Show Circuit Awards Dinner. 7:00 pm at Riverview Lions Club, Coverdale Rd, Riverview, NB. Prizes, awards, dinner and dance. Tickets are available at Maritime Saddle & Tack (506-372-4006) or from Michelle Cox (506-372-5212) or Gerri Folkins (506-387-4447).

November 18:    MBRA Year End Banquet and Awards, Keddy's Motor Inn, Truro, NS. Contact Elaine McLean: 902-435-5553.

November 18-19:    Sue Fraser Dressage Clinic hosted by Baie Verte Horse Club. Further information: 506-538-2868.

Complete events listing.

We would be happy to include your horse-related event in our free listing. Email the information to: donna@atlanticrider.com or phone 1-800-431-5888.

AQHA World Championship Show Purse More Than $1 Million
$1,262,250 Cash Up For Grabs During 14-Day Event

For the first time in the history of the American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show, prize money topped the $1 million dollar mark with $1,262,250 up for grabs in the 86 events scheduled at the show. AQHA World Championship Show.

Horses in Unexpected Places

Horses are 'in the news' yet again. Tuesday (October 31st) saw the National Post feature an article about a woman's first adventure with cattle penning. The article, entitled Thunk! She's Back. Back In The Saddle describes the rider as the only person who has ever screamed during a penning! Kathy Richards also says, "My husband said he'd never seen so much air between an ass and a saddle in his life." In spite of a great start, followed by a collision with a steer, the author maintained her smile... and her love of riding. Full article.

 

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