e-Rider

Vol. 2, Issue 30               e-Rider             Wednesday, 02 August 2000

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In this issue of e-Rider

Rider of the Week

Kathrin Lyon and her stallion, Justy, are featured in an article about sport horses in the latest issue of Canadian Horseman (July). Justy is a six-year old Pinto American Saddlebred stallion. Kathrin has been showing him for three years; last year they were the Provincial Champions in Dressage Basic 2 at Medford Meadows. Justiphied Creation is available for breeding at Woodhaven Stables in Elmsdale, NS. 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  

Atlantic Canada Equestrian Championships coming to Sussex, NB August 25-27, 2000

Horse and riders/drivers from the four Atlantic provinces will converge at the Princess Louise Equestrian Park in Sussex, New Brunswick on the week-end of August 25th through 27th to compete in the first regional equestrian championships to be held in several years. This event is being sponsored by the New Brunswick Equestrian Association. More on this exciting competition including the tentative schedule.

Jay Hayes Leads Canadian Show Jumping Team to Sydney Olympics

As the top two finishers in the Trials, Jay Hayes, a 1992 Olympian, and Ian Millar were named to the Show Jumping Team.  The Selection Committee then named fourth Selection Trial winner Eric Lamaze, 32, of Schomberg, ON, with Millcreek Raphael and John Pearce, 40, of Stouffville, ON, and Jamco's Vagabond as the two riders to complete the four-member team. More on Canada's Olympic Show Jumping Team.

AtlanticRider.com Show Results

Calgary's Jonathan Asselin Leads Jump Canada Series

Asselin, 41, won the World Cup Qualifier at L'International Bromont show jumping tournament with Spirit of Xerox II, a 12-year-old Hannoverian gelding, to collect 46 points.  Asselin, a resident rider for Spruce Meadows, was recently named the alternate to the 2000 Canadian Olympic Show Jumping Team. Asselin was the only male in the top five; information on the other Jump Canada top riders.

Quebec's Isabelle Lapierre Leads Talent Squad Standings

There are 25 Talent Squad events being held throughout Canada in the 2000 season with riders counting only their top five scores.  Twenty qualified riders will be invited to the Talent Squad Finale in November at the Royal Horse Show in Toronto, ON.  The two riders finishing first and second in the Finale will be awarded airfare to the 2001 World Cup Final held April 12-16 in Sweden. Information on the standings.

This Week’s Featured Classifieds

Two horse trailer. Newly painted with ramp load and upper doors. Fully padded with removable centre partition, rubber mats, and fiberglass roof. In very good condition with two venting side windows. $1500. Lolo Doane: ldoane@hfx.andara.com or 902-423-2773 (Halifax, NS)

Willow, adorable yearling Norwegian Fjord filly. Should mature at least 14 hh. Was imprinted at birth; very calm and friendly. Lots of potential. $2800. Eric and Bonnie Rieber: northernsky@pei.sympatico.ca or 902-658-2792 (PEI)

Wanted:    A temporary home (pasture) for a weanling filly. I don't have enough room in my small one-acre plot to separate my mare and filly for weaning. Need  to move the filly approximately September 1st - hopefully to a large field with equine companionship. Donna Zwicker: donrob33@hotmail.com or 506-662-3931 (NB)

The rest of our more than 400 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.

Final Olympic Selection Trial for the Canadian Show Jumping Team

The top two riders in the overall point standings following the final Selection Trial will be named as candidates to the Olympic Show Jumping Team.  The Jump Canada Selection Committee will name two additional riders plus one alternate on Monday, July 31.  Following a two-week quarantine, the four Canadian Show Jumping Team horses plus the alternate will depart for Sydney on August 22. Standings to July 28th.

Upcoming Events

August 5:    Old Home Week Heritage Show, PEI

August 5:    Musquodoboit Valley Horse & Pony Club Summer Show Series at Musquodoboit Exhibition Grounds. High point series winners receive Champion Prize of a summer sheet. Reserve placings awarded rosettes. Prizes distributed at final show. Contact Hazel Parker: 902-568-2240 or Kaitie Holman: kaitieholman@hotmail.com

August 5-6:    Broadleaf Big Bucks Bonanza $7500 Team Penning at Broadleaf Guest Ranch. Contact Wendy Hudson: 506-882-2349

August 5-6:    Cape Breton Western Riders Show, North Sydney Exhibition Grounds.

August 5-6:    Westford Horse Show, CEF Class 6 Competition at Port Elgin Raceway, Port Elgin, NB. Prize list. Contact Charlene Tuttle: 902-661-9358 or Bonnie Goodwin: 506-538-2868.

August 5-7:    Pictou County Light Horse Club Show, Pictou, NS. MQHA website. Contact Pam Smith: 902-396-5985

August 6:    East Coast Riding Club Summer Millennium Show Series 2000 at Windgate Farm. Contact Danny: 902-465-4244

August 6:    Medford Meadows Horse Trials (Class 8), Medford, NS. Contact Fran Sarsfield: 902-582-3413

August 6:    Central Nova Horse Show (Provincial Hunter Circuit). Equine Park, Salmon River, NS. Contact Al McNutt: 902-895-0931

August 6:    Baxter's Cattle Company presents Team Cattle Penning at Middleton Meadows, Wilmot, NS. Open, Amateur, and Youth Divisions. Registration 8:00 am - 9:30 am. Start time 10:00 am. Contact Scott or Cheryl: b.cow.co@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-679-2879

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.

Complete events listing.

FEI North American Junior Dressage Championships, June 27 - July 1, 2001

Are you interested in being a part of the Junior Dressage Championships in Ohio next year? For information on the qualifications and selection process, and a copy of the Declaration Form, vist: www.atlanticrider.com/national210.htm. 

Dressage Canada Board Meeting

Dressage Canada is an autonomous committee of the CEF, mandated to govern and administer the sport of dressage in Canada  from January 1, 2001.  The Interim Board is made up of representatives of Cadora, the National Dressage Committee, the Dressage Management Committee, the CEF and an elite athlete representative. Information on the Board's latest meeting.

Horses in Unexpected Places

You've undoubtedly heard of Nova Scotia's Electrobraid Fencing? It was developed for horses, but what about moose?!? In a recent radio interview, Mayor Andy Flanagan of Beldune, NB indicated that Electrobraid will be installed on five kilometres of highway in September. The test is designed to keep moose from wandering onto the roads - and into the paths of oncoming vehicles. Apparently it is already used successfully to contain moose in Newfoundland. Mayor Flanagan cited the low cost and portability of the fence as reasons for its use.

 

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