e-Rider

Vol. 3, Issue 01               e-Rider             Wednesday, 03 January 2001

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In this issue of e-Rider

 

Rider of the Week

David Slauenwhite and Jesse, at Linwal Acres, Lower Millstream, NB. David had a couple of bad experiences with horses in his youth and avoided horses until recently. However, after being exposed to the horses at Linwal for three years, he has progressed to haltering and leading them to the barn. He also gives them all the pats and scratches they can handle. These days, when David visits the farm, he brings his barn boots, picks up the shovel or fork, and helps to clean stalls, bring horses in, or even feed them in close quarters in their stalls. This from someone who used to jump back out of the way whenever a horse twitched or moved even a little. Great progress! 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  

High on horses...

Lawrence Scanlan - you may recognize his name from Wild About Horses: Our Timeless Passion for the Horse,  Riding High (Ian Millar) and The Man Who Listens To Horses (Monty Roberts) - has written an article about the soothing effect of riding on the mind, body, and soul: "The slow pace of the walking horse had calmed us and taken us, literally and figuratively, to a place we had never been before." Check out the article.

Sweepings...

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! 

This Week's Featured Classifieds

Older MacLean two-horse trailer. Green. Well-maintained and inspected. Very good condition, easy to haul. $3500 OBO. John Perkins: jdperkin@nbnet.nb.ca or 506-8832-3219 (Hampton, NB)

Full-time Level 1 Coach needed immediately at Fredericton Pony Club. Instructor/Stable Manager. 75+ members, 16 horses and ponies. Indoor arena. Competitive wages. Must love horses and children, able to meet the demands of a very active Pony Club. PC experience preferred. In the heart of Fredericton in 360-acre O'Dell Park. Sue Belyea: suamja@nb.sympatico.ca or 506-459-0881 (Fredericton, NB)

Gingersnap, Welsh mare. 12 hh, 13 years old. Very safe for beginners. Pony club and show pony. Can do stadium and cross-country jumping. Price includes bridle and beautiful "Made in England" child's English sadd.e $3000. Ellen: happyvalley@canada.com or 902-678-3183 (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.

Spielberg Withdraws Plans for Horse Facility

Director Steven Spielberg, under fire over his proposal to build a $7 million, five-story horse-riding ring for his wife in an exclusive neighborhood, has temporarily withdrawn the plans and will meet with opponents of the project, his spokesman said on Tuesday. ``There will be another submission,'' Levy said. ``They are listening to the neighbors and the only way to really continue that process is to withdraw the application.'' More...

Upcoming Events

January 8:    Musqodoboit Valley Horse and Pony Club annual membership renewal meeting, 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Musquodoboit Valley Forestry Complex in Middle Musquodoboit, NS. Contact: kaitieholman@hotmail.com. 

January 14:    Central Nova Horse & Pony Association Annual General Meeting, Room 254, Animal Science Building at NSAC. We will be electing a new Board and Executive for the year.

January 10 - February 28:    The Responsible Horse Owner II Course with Roz Moskovits of Hearthstone Equestrian. Wednesday Evenings, 6:30-8:30 pm at NSAC Campus, Bible Hill, NS. Contact Centre for Continuing & Distance Education: ce_info@nsac.ns.ca or 902-893-6666

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.

Horse Quote for the Week

"But whether you regard the horse with awe or love, it is impossible to escape the sheer power of his presence, the phenomenal influence he exerts on the lives of all of us who decided at some stage that we wanted to become riders."
~ Mary Wanless, The Natural Rider

Horses in Unexpected Places

Who Ever Heard of a Horse in the House? Jacqueline Tresl, that's who. Her horse, Misha (15.3 hh, 1300 lbs) lives with her in a 1000 square foot house! As a five-month old foal, she was brought in by the woodstove to help fight pneumonia. Yes, she is housebroken!! Apparently it wasn't that difficult - using cream-filled doughnuts as a reward - and only took about three weeks. Jacqui explains that some guests find Misha a bit overwhelming but that she behaves very well. Misha shows great interest when anyone is cooking (especially popcorn) but spends a lot of time outside with her owners. Jacqui rides her often but never uses any tack. Misha's story, Who Ever Heard of a Horse in the House? was published in March 2000.

 

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