e-Rider 05 September 2001

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Maggie Wedge and Levi both work at Avonlea Village, Cavendish, PEI during the summer and were able to participate in the 5th Annual Venture Stables Fall Horse Show in September 2000. Maggie and Levi won multiple awards, including Good Sportsmanship at this show. Will Levi make a jumper or what!?! 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

More unusual favourites include: marshmallows, dulse, and broccoli!! What's your horse's favorite (unusual) snack food? Let us know and have a chance to win in our new contest!

Strong Team of Riders Named to Bank of Montreal Nations' Cup at Spruce Meadows

Mac Cone of King City, ON, Jay Hayes of Cheltenham, ON, Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, and Ian Millar of Perth, ON, are the four riders chosen to represent Canada in the prestigious $225,000 Bank of Montreal Nations' Cup event held on Saturday, September 8, 2001. Nations' Cup team...

The show season is wrapping up, and we are pleased to post results from shows throughout the region. Send them to: donna@atlanticrider.com.

There has been significant media interest surrounding the naming of Mr. Eric Lamaze to Canada's Nations' Cup Equestrian Team. A team of four riders will represent Canada at the Spruce Meadows "Masters" this coming week in Calgary. Unfortunately, there have been inaccuracies, errors and negative innuendo contained in media reports of Mr. Lamaze's selection to the team. In an effort to set the record straight...

Congratulations to Carolyn Dohoo of Charlottetown, PEI on her recent purchase of Gallaway's Uptown Girl ("Gidget"). Gidget, who was owned by Denielle Gallagher of Hampton, New Brunswick has had an outstanding career over the past 10 years. She has been the Year End Provincial Champion in Basic 1,2,3 & 4 Dressage, Hopeful Jumper, Low Jumper, Training Eventing and Preliminary Eventing.

Congratulations to Leah Halfyard of Cormack, NF on receiving her first horse, a 15 year old black Quarter Horse gelding "Lee". He's settled into his new home fine and the pair are getting along great.

Erin Shaw, 17, of Saint John, NB, wowed the United States dressage community with a first place finish in the third
division at the $20,000 Northeast Junior Young Rider Dressage Championships, held Aug.18-198, 2001 in Darien, Connecticut. More about this outstanding Atlantic Rider...

USA Equestrian (formerly AHSA) announced today U.S. riders finished in second place in the international reining competition held in Kreuth, Germany, August 30- September 2, 2001. Seven teams competed in this third-ever FEI-sanctioned reining team competition since the FEI officially recognized reining last year. Reining results from Germany...

Reg. POA filly, red dun/blanket , foaled June 13/00. Sire: Sorrel Leopard, Pony of the Americas, 14.1 1/2 hh, 3/4 QH breeding back to Zippo Pine Bar, Poco Pine,KING etc. Dam: Dun, Reg QH, 14.2 hh, Poco Pine, Poco Champ & Grey Badger 11 breeding. Flicka's brother exported to Germany. Rosalie should mature 14.3hh. Very pretty, very quiet. Super conformation. $4500 (NS)

16.1 hh Han/TB gelding. Minor lameness, but will heal. Will not be a jumper, but perfect pleasure horse. Ideal for light trail riding or pet. Make an offer. (NF)

An experienced rider looking to find a reasonably quiet inexpensive horse (or large pony). I want to ride 3 or 4 days a week. Will be trail riding as well as schooled so must be fairly quiet. I will consider any breed or age. I have always wanted a horse and will provide a very loving and understanding home. Horse will be boarded and receive daily turnout. (PEI)

Stubben Dressage Saddle with 16" seat. This long time favourite saddle has soft leather in the seat, black panels and a "pencil" knee roll. The saddle has full grain, vegetable tanned aniline dyed leathers. It is well cared for and in great condition with minor wear on lower outside panels. Photos can be emailed on request. Asking $800 firm. (NB)

Amy Millar and Manhattan Win $100,000 Rio Vista Grand Prix at HITS Catskills VI

Amy Millar, 24, of Kinnelon, New Jersey, riding Manhattan, bested a field of 31 entries to win the $100,000 Rio Vista Grand Prix at HITS Catskills VI in Ellenville, New York, today. Millar qualified two horses for the four-horse Jump-Off, and was the fastest of four double-clears with Manhattan. She also placed fourth with Millcreek's Roseanne. Millar earned a $30,000 paycheck for Manhattan's owner Millar Brooke Ltd, which is her family's farm in Perth, Ontario, Canada, and $8,000 for Roseanne's owner, Millcreek Stable. More on Millar's win...

September 8: ACTRA Sanctioned Judged Pleasure Ride, D.P. MacLeod & Sons Farm, Tower Hill, NB. Contact Rhonda Hulan: 506-466-2090

September 8: Hampton Pleasure Driving Club Fun Day/Marathon at Jean Northrup's. Bring lunch and potluck. Contact Jean Northrup: 506-832-0909

September 8: Heritage Classic WHA Show. Location TBA. Contact Trisha MacGregor: 902-368-2347

September 8: Nova Scotia Reining Futurity Show, Windsor Exhibition Grounds, Windsor, NS. This show features the Nova Scotia Reining Futurity which showcases 3 year old reining horses sired by Maritime stallions. A full slate of regular reining classes is also offered. Free admission. Show begins at 10:00a.m. Contact Sherry Bremner: sherryhorses@hotmail.com or 902-275-4306.

September 8-9: Maritime Paint Horse Association Show, Princess Louise Show Centre, Sussex, NB.

September 8-9: Windsor Junction Fall Classic (Class 6), Windgate Farm, Windsor Junction, NS. Contact Shirley Campbell: 902-861-2279

September 8-9: Cape Breton Western Riders Show at CB Exhibition Grounds. Judge: Phillip Theberge. Come participate - classes for everyone. Contact Anne Cantwell: 902-674-2936

September 8-9: 2nd Annual Opportunity Pony Club Jumper Show, Horse Power Hotel, Tatamagouche. Includes Mini-Prix and Grand Prix events. To receive prize list phone: (902)662-2808 or email ajda@auracom.com

September 9: Hobby Horse Event (Class 8), Hobby Horse Farm, Coldbrook, NS. Contact Leslie Wade: 902-679-4538

September 9: 101 Reiners Championship Show, Windsor Exhibition Grounds, Windsor, NS. Full slate of reining classes. Final show of the 101 Reiners Circuit and Circuit Champions for each class will be presented with awards. Free admission. Show begins at 10:00 am. Contact Sherry Bremner: sherryhorses@hotmail.com or 902-275-4306.

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.

After winning the $70,000 Big Ben Memorial Grand Prix, Presented by Jaguar, at the Capital Classic Show Jumping
Tournament on July 15, 2001, Jay Hayes of Cheltenham, ON, went on to win the Jaguar Triple Crown Series. Driving away...

I'll be around as long as horses think I'm smarter than they are.
~ Trainer James E. "Sunny Jim" Fitzsimmons [who continued to train horses into his nineties]

Pretty, Please!?! This month's Glamour Magazine includes an article on 'fall's prettiest picks: sizzling ruffles and salsa-colored dresses.' The first page features "The Scarlett Leader," a woman in 4" spike heels and a ruffled dress leading a dark horse along a cobblestone street. Pretty? Yes. Practical? No. I prefer not to wear my dresses and heels to the barn!