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Vol. 3, Issue 19               e-Rider             Wednesday, 02 May 2001

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In this issue of e-Rider

Atlantic Rider of the Week

Wendy MacDonald and Mighty Mickey The photo was taken at the 2000 Appaloosa National Show in Hamilton, ON. Wendy and Mickey were named Overall High Point Canadian Horse of the Show and Reserve Champion Overall High Point of the 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  

We Welcome a New Family Member!

This week we welcome Broadleaf Guest Ranch to the AtlanticRider family! Broadleaf describes itself as 'an exciting family farm that has been in operation for over 40 years.' They care for two-legged guests, 100 horses, and 450 head of cattle at their picturesque location at Hopewell Hill (between Moncton and Fundy National Park, NB). Visit Broadleaf's website from our front page!

NBEA Training Camp 

Come learn about nutrition, fitness, and mental preparation for riders. Those who register for all three sessions - leading up to the Atlantic Canada Equestrian Championships in September - will receive a discount on their entry fees for the Championships. The details...

Sweepings...

Congratulations to Chelsie Smith on the purchase of her new large pony, "Royal." Royal was puchased from Suzanne Perry and Opportunity Farms. Look for them at the upcoming shows. We wish Chelsie much luck with her new
pony and coach. Check out the other new 'sweepings' from our front page!

What's new at your barn? In your region? We would love to hear about what's going on! Share your sweepings by sending them to donna@atlanticrider.com! 

Second Annual East Coast Barrel Racing Championships Gearing Up for a Great Weekend!

The second annual East Coast Barrel Racing Championships will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 19 & 20,  at the Valley Horse & Saddle Club grounds in Bairdsville, just south of Perth-Andover, New Brunswick.  The fastest
horses in Eastern Canada and the New England States will be present to compete for top honours and over $2000
in prize money.  Wrangler has signed on as major sponsor this year, enhancing the profile of the Event!.  Wrangler will be giving away jeans and other prizes during the weekend. And a video production company will be filming a documentary! Find out more about this exciting event!

Tom McCutcheon Wins $50,000 First Place at Saltgrass Steak House National Reining Breeders Classic

"This means so much.  It's been a great show," McCutcheon commented. He took $60,773.36 of the show's total payout of $530,623, also winning the Intervet United States Equestrian Team Open Reining Qualifier held the night before, on Smart Starbuck, owned by Furniss Quarter Horses and Ed and Nancy Pickett.  That performance preceded a Lee Greenwood concert that culminated in the USET Medalists McCutcheon, Tim McQuay, and Terry Thompson center-stage with Greenwood as he sang "God Bless The USA". With other luminaries, including country icon Lyle Lovett, in the audience, the whole week had a festive air. More on the Breeders Classic...

This Week's Featured Classifieds

Purebred Arabian filly. Dam: SB Stargazer. Sire: CF Tcyclone. Born February 1, 2001. Beautiful head, lots of quality. Definite show potential. Bask breeding. $2500. (NB)

Wanted: Horse to Lease. I am a seventeen year old girl who has ridden since I was quite little. I switched to Western riding this year but, although I enjoyed it, I am looking for a horse that goes English. Breed and color don't matter, just looking for a horse for short-term lease that I can get back into English riding on. Must be in Dartmouth, NS or surrounding area. (NS)

Seeking Good Home: Small pony trained Western. Excellent potential for English/Jumping. Fifteen years old. Very energetic, fast learner. Nice conformation. Good with kids. Able to pull somewhat heavy loads; used to be a work pony. Approximately 13.3 hh. (NF)

Two-horse Bison trailer. Extra high and wide. Torsion flex axles. Electric brakes, dual front doors. Chrome and decal package. $7200 firm. (PEI)

Stable Hand/Groom Position Offered. Energetic, responsible person to feed and care for 30+ horses and keep stable clean. Groom and exercise horses. Must be neat and able to work unsupervised. Knowledge of bandaging and recognizing minor medical problems. (NS)

For these and more classified ads, visit our new classified system! Have an ad on the old system? Please post it on the new system before April 30th!

Dressage Canada's Developing Horse Program

In 2000, the DMC/CET initiated a program whereby young horses were inspected by the Team Technical Advisor and a Veterinarian, and, if accepted, were offered a place on the list of developing horses. In 2000, over 30 young horses were presented to the TTA, and some 19 were accepted. Where qualified, the owners of accepted horses were offered a tax donation receipt for expenses incurred in the maintenance of the horse. The number of horses eligible for tax donation receipts is limited to 20. More information on this exciting program...

Samsung Renews Title Sponsorship Through 2005 for Nations Cup Series

Samsung first got involved in the Nations Cup in September 1996, by signing an initial sponsorship deal with the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) worth $7 million over three years, which secured a healthy future for one of the equestrian world's oldest and most prestigious events.  Previously, Samsung had been the sole patron of the FEI/Samsung International Jumping and Dressage Competition since 1988. More on the Samsung sponsorship...

Upcoming Events

May 3:    Musquodoboit Valley Horse and Pony Club meeting nights have been switched to the first Thursday night of the month. 7:00 - 8:30 pm at the Musquodoboit Valley Forestry Complex, adjacent to the new Elementary School. Contact Sandy Higgins: 902-384-2092.

May 5:    Annual auction and dance, Greater Moncton Horse Club. Featured items include a stud service to Premium Gold Sport Horse, Duluth. 25% of selling price to go to Therapeutic Riding. Also stud service to Appaloosa stallion, Fantastic Playboy. Contact Gerri Folkins: gmhc@aibn.nb.ca or 506-387-4447

May 5:    NBEA Stewards Clinic. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at Quality Inn, Sussex. Clinician is Francine White, CEF Senior Steward. Cost is $25 for the day. All NBEA Sanctioned Heritage Shows must have a Junior Steward on the grounds this year - this clinic will allow new stewards to be certified. All welcome!

May 5:    6th Annual Auction. Consignment of horses, tack, and equipment. Truro Exhibition Grounds. Horses entered by April 16th will be catalogued. Contact Hedley or Yan Wilson: 902-662-3141

May 5:    Hunter & Equitation Seminar with Randy Roy at Sport Nova Scotia, Spring Garden Rd, Halifax. Contact the NSEF office: nsef@sportns.ns.ca. 

May 5-6: Libby McMullen Dressage Clinic at Woodhaven Stables, Elmsdale, NS. Libby is Canada's only Olympic level dressage judge. Auditors are welcome at a cost of $10 per day or $15 for both days. Come see and hear quality instruction from someone who judges the best dressage horses and riders in the world. Contact Kathrin: nlyon@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-883-8485

May 5-6:    "Reach for Harmony" riding clinic with Jim Durling. Equine Excellence, Mount Uniacke, NS.  $80. Horses available. 902-866-3111

May 5-6:    Team Cattle Penning at Horse Power Hotel, Tatamagouche. Big Bucks, Open Divisions A & B, Amateur & Youth welcome. Contact Alan or Sarah: 902-657-0424

May 6:    Bellefounder Morgan Horse club Trail Ride, North Sydney, NS. Contact Kim Beaton: 902-562-2021 or Nancy MacEachern: 902-757-2203

May 6:    Valley CADORA meeting, 1:30 pm at Rothesay Park School, Hampton Rd, Rothesay. Contact Susan McConnell: 506-847-4522 or Wendy Buckle: 506-832-4517

Complete events listing.

We're happy to promote your Atlantic Canada horse event by listing in e-Rider and on our events page. Simply email the information to: donna@atlanticrider.com or phone 1-800-431-5888.

Maritime All Around Cowboy Championships

On June 2 & 3rd a competition never seen before in the Maritime Provinces will take place at the Princess Louise Park in Sussex, NB. A true test of rider and horse, entrants will compete in five fast-paced and exciting events designed to show the versatility of the cow horse and the cowboy. At the end of the two days, the top five finalists will match their skills and prove just who the top cowboy (or cowgirl!) in the Maritimes really is!!! Events include Individual Penning, Four Corner Barrel Racing, Camp Drafting, Obstacle Race, Bareback Cow Chase, and the Finals! More information...

Canadian Dressage Community Loses FEI Talent

Dressage Canada wishes to send its condolences to George Meichowsky on the
recent loss of his equine partner Leonti. Leonti was admitted to the Ste. Hyacinth Veterinary College for a neurological problem and was humanely euthanized Saturday April 21, 2001. More...

Horse Quote for the Week

 Horse racing is the sport of kings and the trap of fools.
~ Anonymous

It's Derby Week!

On Saturday, Churchill Downs will see the 127th Run for the Roses. The traditions include the hat parade - where fashion ranges from the fantastic to the sublime in this 'post' parade of a different breed! The infield gathering is part Woodstock, part family reunion... an exercise of the first rites of spring - Louisville style! The trophy: 56 ounces of 14 and 18 karat gold, nearly two feet tall - the luck stays in the horseshoe. To learn more about the traditions of the Derby - and the 127th running itself - visit Churchill Downs on the web.

David O'Connor in Winner's Circle at Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event

Sydney Olympic Champion David O'Connor proved why he is the best in the world with a win at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented by Bayer. O'Connor of The Plains, VA, gave a clear jumping effort with the 15-year-old Giltedge, owned by Jacqueline Mars, in the final phase of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event to win the only Olympic-level three-day event held in North America.  Sitting in third position heading into the final phase, O'Connor put the pressure on with a penalty-free ride and watched as Bryce Newman and overnight leader Andrew Nicholson, both of New Zealand, had rails down to put them out of the running.  O'Connor's final score of 38.6 penalties proved unbeatable, handing O'Connor the title. More on O'Connor's win...

More of the Excitement from the Rolex Three-Day Event

Horses in Unexpected Places

Cowboy hats and western saddles are the order of the day for a unique ride through Central Park! Some 50 invited riders from the horse industry, including Sydney Olympic Gold Medallist David O'Connor, 2001 Miss Rodeo America Tara Graham, AQHA President J. D. Blondin, a host of political guests and other VIPs will saddle up - western style - to ride New York City's lush Central Park, Thursday, May 10. As part of this event, the American Quarter Horse Association will donate 5,000 of its new, interactive CD-ROMs, titled "Rising Star Horse Camp for Kids" to New York City Youth. The CD-ROM was developed by AQHA to bring interactive learning to young people helping them become more responsible, caring individuals through horses. Visit AtlanticRider.com to find out more about this unique event!

 

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