e-Rider

Vol. 3, Issue 50               e-Rider             Wednesday, 05 December 2001

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In this issue of e-Rider

The Christmas lights are up and our front page is decorated! Check out the great Christmas gift ideas at our AtlanticRider.com family stores: Co-op Country, Four Feet on the Ground, Maritime Saddle & Tack, North Stream Farm Tack Shop, and Ted's Tack Shop! Or pick up an AtlanticRider.com baseball hat... sure to become a favourite! This week North Stream Farm Tack is offering a men's shopping night (December 6th) where they will gift wrap! Saturday afternoon, Lynda Forbes will be on hand to answer your questions about massage - for you and your horse!

Atlantic Rider of the Week

Katelyn Short and Shasta Bay entered their first Dressage show in Port Elgin, NB this year and did quite well. Katelyn and Shasta have been together for almost four years. Katelyn will be moving to a new horse in the spring, but will always remember Shasta as her very first pony. Katelyn will also be reminded of Shasta when she begins riding her filly in about three years. Katelyn is from Tidnish, NS and rides out of Galloway Stables in Port Howe.  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  

First Dianne Babin Memorial Award

The inaugural Dianne Babin Memorial Award was presented at the 2001 WNSTCPA Awards Banquet. This Esprit de Corps award is given to a penner from each division who most exemplifies Dianne's indomitable spirit. Check out the winners...

Sweepings...

Congratulations to Katelyn Surette on a summer of hard work. She finally got to ride her two-year old filly Gosport Lil Jackie. Jackie is a brown/white tobiano paint with a willing-to-please attitude -you couldn't ask for a better horse. Katelyn is a member of the Bits and Boots Saddle Club in Yarmouth, NS. The end of the year award was a surprise for her when they called her name for Reserve Champion (English). Perhaps this first trophy will inspire her to get out there and win some more!

Got news? Share it with us by sending to donna@atlanticrider.com! 

We Wish You A Merry Christmas!

... and our new forum gives you the opportunity to share holiday greetings as well. Share your warm wishes with friends near and far, from your barn and others. Riders' Forum

The Best of the Forum

The Riders' Forum is a great place to track down information about your horse. There are a few threads about exploring your horse's history and pedigree. Here's one of them:

I was wondering if anyone on the forum owned Redford Quarter Horses? I own a Redford and people always say to me they could tell he was a Redford from a mile away...and I've never seen another Redford so I have no clue what they're talking about!

Can you help? Check out this post.

Christmas Shopping? We Can Help!

AtlanticRider.com hats are available in time for Christmas giving. These super-comfortable black hats are embroidered with the AtlanticRider.com logo. Great for covering up 'helmet head' and for wearing to town! $15 (plus tax). Email us to order! Check out the photos on our front page!

This Week's Featured Classifieds

APHA registered mare; has been trained western. In foal to Robin's Flashy Man (registered APHA). Echo has been a family pet, primarily used for trail and pleasure riding. She has bloodlines to Desierto and Jetalito. $3500 (PEI)

NEW! 17 inch black Australian Stock Saddle. Leather stirrups, brass fittings. Also included pads, bridles, leg wraps, blankets, everything needed for a horse. Package deal $500.00 firm - everything for less than regular saddle price! (NB)

I am looking for a pair or winter riding boots, or boots that aren't actually "riding" boots but will suit the purpose and keep my feet warm! Basically warm boots with a heel, within a resonable price limit. (NF)

Quarter Horse mare. Professionally trained both Western and English. Has a large white blaze and is 15'2hh. Has no vices. Trailers and loads well. Friendly in the barn and is very affectionate. Has also been started over fences. Good Pony Club/4-H prospect. Tested C1 level. Rider out grown. Serious inquiries only. $5500. (NS)

For these and more classified ads, visit our new classified system!

It's That Time of Year Again!

In the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, it's easy to forget the New Year is also upon us! Don't forget to renew your horse club memberships so that newsletters, insurance and other benefits don't expire.

Upcoming Events

December 6:    Men's Shopping Night at North Stream Farm Tack Shop! They will wrap your purchases. Bring in an item for the food bank during December and receive a free gift - limit one per customer. Contact Karen or Kevin: 1-866-459-8507.

December 8:    Come to North Stream Farm Tack Shop to ask Lynda Forbes about massage for your equine friend or for yourself. 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Contact Karen or Kevin: 1-866-459-8507.

December 15:    Evangeline Trail Rides Second Annual Christmas Barn Party. 4:00 pm. Band, eggnog, and apple cider. Dress warmly!

December 15:    Massage therapy clinic with Linda Forbes. Tannic Farm near Riverview, NB. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. $25, lunch included. Contact Colleen Maloney: 506-372-4939.

December 27:    Boxing Sale at North Stream Farm Tack Shop - they pay the tax! Open 9:00 - 5:00 - no exchanges today, please! (Exchanges December 28th - January 19th). Contact Karen or Kevin: 1-866-459-8507.

December 27-28:    Dressage Clinic with Sue Fraser, Level III Dressage Coach. Baie Verte. Call Bonnie for details: 506-538-2868.

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.

Nova Scotia Reining Horse Association Stallion Service Sale 2002

We are proud to offer the following stallion services to be auctioned by sealed bids by the NSRHA for the year 2002.  Minimum bid is 1/2 breeding fee or $200.00, whichever is greater on a first come first sold basis.  Sealed bids must be received by February 6, 2002 by 6 pm. The stallions included in the sale are Docs Second Chance, Twist of Excellence, Salty Hobby Boy, Two Timing Harley, Ratchetts Ole Man, Jays Flashy Jac, and Key To My Hot Rod. Get more information on the stallions and the details on bidding...

Horse Quote for the Week

The victim complains and feels overwhelmed. The winner knows he can't alter the facts, but he can always decide how he'll react to those facts and what he'll say. Victim or victor. It's your choice.
~ Jane Savoie in That Winning Feeling! A New Approach to Riding Using Psychocybernetics

That Winning Feeling! and other horse books are now available from the front page of AtlanticRider.com! Get your copy today!

Horses in Unexpected Places

From the Globe & Mail, Saturday, December 1, 2001:
 Style has nothing to do with money or material goods. For me, it boils down to one question: Do you groom your own pets or do you hire a pet groomer? I groom all my own horses. People who don't touch their own pets clearly have no style and never will. (Toronto art collector and investment banker Bruce Bailey)
But we all knew that anyway, right?

 

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