e-Rider

Vol. 2, Issue 44               e-Rider             Wednesday, 08 November 2000

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In this issue of e-Rider

 

Rider of the Week

On September 24, 2000, 16 year old Ben Swetnam of Rothesay, NB and his four-year old registered Quarter Horse Mare "Truly A Duly" achieved the AQHA Superior Open Halter designation.   The American Quarter Horse Association awards the Superior designation to horses who have earned a minimum of 50 points in a specific division.  Ben and "Lexie" have also accumulated many AQHA points in Novice Youth Showmanship, Youth Showmanship and are nearing their AQHA Superior in Youth Halter. 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  

Announcing... A New Classified Category!

You've been asking for us to include Draft Horses & Equipment on AtlanticRider.com, so we have! There's a new category in our classifieds - check it out today.

New York Supreme Court Again Affirms AHSA Ban of Barney Ward

Following his release from prison, Ward had attended AHSA-recognized  competitions, despite the Hearing Committee's ban, to watch his son McLain Ward compete.  The AHSA then obtained a court order in New York issued by Supreme Court Justice Leland G. DeGrasse supporting the Hearing Committee's ban.  When Ward defied the Judge's ruling and again went on the grounds to spectate at an AHSA-recognized competition, the AHSA again sought relief, which was granted when Justice DeGrasse found Ward in contempt of court. Ward banned...

Is the AHSA correct in fighting to have Ward banned from attending its competitions? Should Ward be able to watch his son compete? Join the debate on our Riders' Forum!

Sweepings...

The New Brunswick Equestrian Association held a successful trade show and Stallion Evening at Saint John's Harbour Station on Saturday, October 28th. Nineteen horses were exhibited (all but two were stallions) of a wide variety of light and draft breeds, including such unusual horses as the Bashkir Curly and Icelandic. The trade fair included a number of breed and enthusiast associations, Co-op Atlantic, North Stream Farm Tack Shop, and AtlanticRider.com! Over 400 people attended this event... and plans are already underway to make it even bigger and better next year. Photos.

Check out your provincial 'Sweepings' on the website. We would love to hear the local news from your area! Please email to donna@atlanticrider.com. 

Royal Horse Show Opens with a Win by Ward

Opening Night of the Royal Horse Show saw McLain Ward of the United States claim victory in the $30,000 Invesco Opening Night Classic. Twenty-four horse-rider combinations contested the course set by 1999 Pan American Games course designer David Ballard of Hornby, ON.  Nine went clear to advance to the jump-off where Ward, 25, set a blistering pace of 28:52 with Rio, an eight-year-old Belgian-bred gelding. Opening night.

More news from "The Royal":

Olympic Equestrian Videos Now Available

Equestrian Vision has concluded an agreement with Transworld International, agents to the International Olympic Committee, to produce three comprehensive video reviews of the equestrian events at the Sydney Olympic Games, namely Dressage, Eventing and Jumping for worldwide distribution. Videos...

This Week’s Featured Classifieds

King, Quarter Horse/Clyde cross. Sorrel with white face. Schooled English and started over fences. Good eventing prospect. Kind and willing nature, good reliable trail horse. He is also trained for driving in harness. Four years old, 16.2 hh. His quiet temperament would make him a good beginners horse. $2500. Melody or Mark Fairley: g017y@unb.ca or 506-367-2129 (NB)

Phenomenal, registered four-year old bay Quarter Horse gelding. 15 hh. No vices. Excellent barn manners. Trailers well. Started under saddle. Two Eyed Jack breeding. Handsome, athletic, intelligent, very devoted and forgiving. He and the right rider will really go places. $3500. Sandy: 902-584-3409 (NS)

Beginner adult rider looking for an extremely quiet horse. This horse must be a gelding between 5 and 13 years of age, trained Western, sound and bomb-proof. Any breed is fine except Arabians, although I prefer Quarter Horses. Also a mixed breed is fine. We have just built a new barn so this horse would have a great home with lots of TLC. Horse will be ridden in fields and on trails around my property. Angela Arsenault: angela_mark.arsenault@pei.sympatico.ca (PEI)

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.

AtlanticRider.com Wins Cool Canuck Award

AtlanticRider.com has been nominated and awarded a Cool Canuck award. This award goes to sites with uniquely Canadian content. Check out the award on our newly redesigned front page!

Upcoming Events

November 11:    Cape Breton Western Riders Annual Awards Night.

November 11-12:    Don Adams Reining Clinic. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Accepting beginners to advanced levels. $100 for the weekend. Spectators are welcome for $20 per day - all proceeds to the NB Codiac Reiners Club. Contact Don or Jo-Ann Adams: 506-859-9100

November 11-12:    Sue Fraser Clinic at River Oaks Farm, Saint John, NB. Sue is a Level III Coach and offers dressage and jumping lessons and CEF Rider & Coaching training and testing. Contact Ruth Shaw: areshaw@nbnet.nb.ca or 506-634-1799

November 13-14:    Albrecht Heidemann Clinic at Medford Meadows, NS. Audit for only $20 per day.

November 18:    GMHC 2000 Show Circuit Awards Dinner. 7:00 pm at Riverview Lions Club, Coverdale Rd, Riverview, NB. Prizes, awards, dinner and dance. Tickets are available at Maritime Saddle & Tack (506-372-4006) or from Michelle Cox (506-372-5212) or Gerri Folkins (506-387-4447).

November 18:    MQHA Year End Awards Banquet, Keddy's Motor Inn, Truro, NS.

November 18:    MBRA Year End Banquet and Awards, Keddy's Motor Inn, Truro, NS. Contact Elaine McLean: 902-435-5553.

November 18-19:    Sue Fraser Dressage Clinic hosted by Baie Verte Horse Club. Further information: 506-538-2868.

November 25 - 26:    Jim Durling Clinic at Kingsridge Equestrian Centre. Fee is $100. Contact Mary and Brian Nickerson: 902-542-0685

November 26-26:    Don Adams Reining Clinic. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Accepting beginners to advanced levels. $100 for the weekend. Spectators are welcome for $20 per day - all proceeds to the NB Codiac Reiners Club. Contact Don or Jo-Ann Adams: 506-859-9100

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.

Rider Development Fund Initiated For European Exposure and Experience

This fund will help to finance an ongoing tour which would help expose up-and-coming Canadian grand prix riders to a wide choice of over 20 Nations' Cup events held in Europe annually compared to only three in all of North America.  The United States Equestrian Team (USET) funds and sends two teams to Europe annually, an experience that has paid off handsomely. Rider Development...

Horses in Unexpected Places

Ever dream of taking a vacation to a dude ranch? Think it would be way too expensive? Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel - Vacations for Real People can help! The December 2000 issue features a happy couple with a horse on the cover promoting an article entitled "Saddle Up at 80 Low Cost Dude Ranches." The ranches are in twenty-nine states and all charge under $900 a week for everything - even (usually) a horse! The ranches range from rustic - no electricity - to deluxe - gourmet meals!

 

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