e-Rider

Vol. 3, Issue 11               e-Rider             Wednesday, 07 March 2001

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In this issue of e-Rider

 

Rider of the Week

Jean Bridges and Springhill's Justina, from Woodstock, NB. Jean and the nineteen-year old Morgan mare are shown crossing the finish line at the completion of a fifty-mile endurance ride in Nova Scotia last summer. They certainly look like they had a wonderful ride!  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  

AtlanticRider.com Welcomes a New Family Member!

This week we welcome Silverwood Arabians to the AtlanticRider.com family! Silverwood is a full-service facility outside Fredericton, NB. They have a full-time staff with over 100 years of combined equine management knowledge. Visit their wonderful new website from our frontpage!

CaLDRA Announces 2000 Endurance Standings

In the program's inaugural first year, Earle Baxter of Crosshill, ON, was named Hi-Point Rider and received an award donated a Sky Hook Tether by Equine Innovations of Reno, NV. Baxter's horse, CH Devonaire, was named the Hi-Point Horse, and received an award donated by Julie and Ron Phair in memory of the incredible Tiffany Mae, an endurance horse owned by Dr. Rae and Tina Fyfe. In addition to CH Devonaire, who was named the Reserve Best Conditioned Horse, Baxter had two additional horses placing in the top ten in the Hi-Point Horse category. The standings...

Our First Photo Caption Contest!

We're getting some terrific entries in our first Photo Caption Contest! The winners will be announced next week, so send in your entry today! Check out this week's new entries and submit your suggestion!

Sweepings...

There's a new arrival at Rosewood Arabians, Sussex, NB. Rosewood's Secret Agent (AJ) arrived on February 25th at 8:30 pm. He's a bay with a star. Send us your birth announcements... we will soon have our 'New Arrivals' page up and running!

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! 

P.E.I. CADORA Announces Freestyle Extravaganzas at Two of its National Shows

$1650 IN PRIZE MONEY FOR FREESTYLES - Prize List for further details coming soon. PEI CADORA is organizing four National Shows at Venture Stables in Freetown. Lorraine MacDonald will judge the first two shows on June 9 and 10. Joanna Crilly will judge the two shows on July 7 and 8. More...

This Week's Featured Classifieds

Grand Finale, 16.1 hh Sport Horse gelding. Foaled July 9, 1996. Excellent show prospect, eager learner. Loads, trailers, clips, bathes. Current coggins and immunizations. Quiet and easy to work with, would make a wonderful addition to your family. $7500. Paul or Barb Maher: barbth@nbnet.nb.ca or 506-367-2787 (NB)

Bell, can do it all! She is broke to ride and harness - a very kind little mare with looks galore. She clips, trailers, baths, and has absolutely no vices. She has had a foal who is spectacular - we are going to keep him. We have sadly outgrown Bell but are offering her at a good price so that someone else can enjoy her as much as we do. Bell is jet black with no markings, 10.1 hh. She was foaled in 1996. $1000. Gordie Lamont: corriganco@netscape.net or 902-629-1476 (PEI)

Do you need transportation to the Chris Irwin Clinic in April? I have room for one horse/pony in my trailer, leaving Milford-Stewiacke, NS area. Also have booked a room close to stable and would share hotel expenses - female only, please. Leslie: john.guy@ns.sympatico.ca (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.

Ward Wins Americhoice Open Speed

1998 AGA Rider of the Year McLain Ward of Brewster, NY was in the winner's circle once more,  this time  aboard the chestnut gelding, 4 Seasons in the $5,000 AmeriChoice Open Speed Stake at Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club in Wellington on Wednesday. More...

More from the 2001 Cosequin Winter Equestrian Festival

Upcoming Events

March 10-12:    Clinic at Herb Best's, New Glasgow, NS. 902-752-6415.

March 17:    Derek Hanscome Western Pleasure Clinic at Saddlebrook Stables, Moncton, NB. $85 +HST for four hours of instruction. Lunch included; pre-registration required. Spectator tickets also available. Drop in to Saddlebrook or call 506-383-4676 to purchase tickets.

March 16-17:    Clinic at Herb Best's, New Glasgow, NS. 902-752-6415.

March 17 - 18:    Dressage Clinic with Susan Fraser, CEF Level III Coach. Hosted by Baie Verte Horse Club in Baie Verte, NB. Contact Bonnie: 506-538-2868

March 24:    Showmanship Clinic with Rachel Roy at Ammon Stables, 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Sponsored by the Greater Moncton Horse Club. Clipping, grooming, and showmanship. Members free. Non-members $3. Contact Gerri Folkins: 506-387-4447.

March 24:    Annual General Meeting and Awards Banquet of the Nova Scotia Equestrian Federation. 12:30 pm at the Westin Hotel, Halifax, NS. Tickets are $25. Contact NSEF: 902-425-5450 extension 333.

March 24 - 25:    Baxters' Cattle Company Team Cattle Penning Clinic at 14 Wing Equestrian Centre (formerly Greenwood Saddle Club). Contact Scott or Cheryl: b.cow.co@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-679-2879

March 31:    Hunter/Jumper Clinic with Deanna Phelan at Saddlebrook Stables, Moncton, NB. Cost $40 + HST for 75 minutes instruction. Pre-registration required. Spectator tickets also available. Drop in to Saddlebrook or call 506-383-4676 to purchase tickets.

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.

Nominate Your Coach for a 3M Coaching Canada Award

Do you have a coach who deserves recognition? This is your opportunity to nominate them for a 2001 3M Coaching Canada Award. The nominee must be an NCCP-certified coach (level 2 minimum) who has made outstanding contributions to their athletes and sport. The Award winners in each category will receive a $1,000 coach education
bursary while the runners-up in each category will receive a $500 bursary. The winning coaches will be guests of 3M at the 2001 Coaching Awards Dinner where they will be honoured by their peers. All coaches who are nominated will receive a certificate and a gift from 3M. Want to nominate your coach?

Horse Quote for the Week

"A lovely horse is always an experience... It is an emotional experience of the kind that is spoiled by words."
~ Beryl Markham, West With The Night

CEF Introduces Toll-Free Number for Memberships and Passports

The Canadian Equestrian Federation (CEF) has implemented a toll-free number for its' membership and passport department. You can now call 1-866-282-8395 from anywhere in Canada for direct access to the CEF membership and passport department at no charge. More...

Horses in Unexpected Places

A career in journalism... specializing in horses? The American Quarter Horse Association has announced a summer internship in the Marketing Services Department. The AQHA Marketing Department is looking for college students interested in pursuing a career in communications or marketing. Interested in a 'horsey' career that doesn't require mucking stalls, or dealing with post-winter shedding?  More on the summer internship program...

 

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