e-Rider

Vol. 2, Issue 31               e-Rider             Wednesday, 09 August 2000

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In this issue of e-Rider

Rider of the Week

Nova Scotia trainer Jeff Temple, at the New Brunswick Quarter Horse Show, Princess Louise Park Show Centre in Sussex, NB. Jeff Temple Quarter Horses is located near Subenacadie, NS - between Truro and Halifax. 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  

Millar and Daughter Lead Nations' Cup Team to Spruce Meadows

Ian Millar and his daughter, Amy, have been named as members of the Canadian Show Jumping Team for the $200,000 Bank of Montreal's Nations' Cup held Saturday, September 9 at the Spruce Meadows Masters tournament in Calgary, AB. More on the Nations' Cup, including television broadcast times.

Canadian Three Day Eventing Announces Olympic Individuals

The Three Day Event Selection Committee is pleased to announce that Kelli McMullen-Temple of Toronto, ON, and Wyndham St. John of Vancouver, BC, are the two nominated riders for the individual three day event competition at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, AUS, with Bruce Mandeville of Guelph, ON, named as alternate. More on Canada's Three Day Eventing plans for the Sydney Games.

AtlanticRider.com Show Results

USET Announces Show Jumping Team for 2000 Sydney Olympic Games

This marks the first time that all four riders on a U.S. Olympic show jumping squad are women.  Hough is the youngest on the team and was a bit surprised to make it.  Entering the final day of competition, Hough was in sixth place and was not really expecting to go to Sydney.  She dropped her reins in excitement when it was announced that she had jumped into fourth place. A list of team members and further information.

North American Young Riders Championships

This Week’s Featured Classifieds

16 1/2" Stubben Tristan dressage saddle. Regular tree, black in color with tan underside. Short billets, suede knee rolls, good/show condition. Selling because it does not fit new horse. Can be seen in NB or PEI (Sep - May). $800. Kristine Lewis: elewis@nb.sympatico.ca or 506-459-7876 (Fredericton, NB)

27' 1989 Hart, three horse slant load with plexiglass inserts to block the wind. Rear tack, rubber mats, new floor, 12' awning. 14' insulated living quarters with fridge, sink and air conditioning. Photo. $6500. Bruce: bvp@auracom.com or 902-758-3802 (Milford, NS)

Pocos Cool Breeze, golden buckskin with blaze and two hind socks. 15 hh, very quiet, trained Western. Five-year old, ideal 4-H horse. Will make a good show horse. $3500. Donald Adams: adams@pei.sympatico.ca or 902-836-5259 (PEI)

Wanted:    Trail prospect for an experienced rider. Must be at least 15 hh, 3 years old, sane and sound. Green broke is fine. Colour, breed doesn't matter. Some minor bad habits acceptable. Reasonably priced. Located in Newfoundland a plus. Shelly Hoyles: hoyless@nf.sympatico.ca (NF)

The rest of our more than 400 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.

Madden Wins Grand Prix

Beezie Madden from Casenovia, NY, riding Cockney II, won the Valkenswaard Grand Prix in The Netherlands on August 6, 2000.  She beat Barcelona Olympic gold medalist, Germany's Ludger Beerbaum, riding Goldfever, by 0.31 seconds in a four-horse jump-off.  Her prize winnings of 100,000 Dutch Guilder were boosted by an additional $25,000, presented by Pulsar Crown. More about the event.

Upcoming Events

August 11:    Baxter's Cattle Company presents Team Cattle Penning at the PEI Provincial Exhibition in Charlottetown, PEI. Contact Scott or Cheryl: b.cow.co@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-679-2879

August 12:    Eastern Summer Equine Sale. Now holding monthly sales, second Saturday of each month. Horses, ponies and other livestock; new and used tack; anything else you would like to sell. Anyone may bring animals or other items. Other dates: September 9, October 7. Stuart or Laurie Appt: seaglow@nb.sympatico.ca or 506-488-2311

August 12:    Foshay Farms Dressage Show. Lower Jemseg, NB. Basic and Medium. Stabling on site. For information, Judith House: 506-454-5033.

August 12-13:    Old Home Week Western Show, Charlottetown, PEI.

August 12-13:    Maritime Paint Horse Show, Venture Stables, PEI. Contact Philip Elderkin: 902-569-3139

August 12-13:    Spring Brook Stables Heritage Show. Saturday: English - $200 Hack Championship, prizes, coolers. Sunday: Western and Driving - prize money, coolers, prizes. 46934 Homestead Rd, Steeves Mountain, NB. Contact Michelle: 506-372-5212 or 506-372-4006

August 12-13:    Windsor Junction Show (Class 6). Windgate Farm, Windsor Junction, NS. Contact Shirley Campbell: 902-861-2279

August 13:    Foshay Farm Horse Trials. Preliminary, Training, Pre-Training and Novice Pre-Training. For information, Judith House: 506-454-5033.

August 13:    Southern New Brunswick Team Penning, Princess Louise Park Show Centre, Sussex, NB.

August 13:    Maritime Grand Prix Association Jumper Show. Hobby Horse Farm, Coldbrook, NS. Contact Lorraine Rawlins: 902-798-4234

August 13-18:    Kennedy Stables Children's Residential Riding Camp, Bloomfield, NB. Lynn Kennedy: 506-832-4823.

August 13-18:    2000 Ride NB from Fredericton to Perth-Andover. 160 kms (100 miles). 30 km/day. Entry fee: $50. Contact Paul: 506-368-7233 or Valerie: valeric@nbnet.nb.ca 

August 15:    Baxter's Cattle Company presents Team Cattle Penning at the Annapolis County Exhibition in Lawrencetown, NS. Contact Scott or Cheryl: b.cow.co@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-679-2879

August 16-19:    Annapolis Valley Exhibition, Lawrencetown, NS. Contact Liz Milo: 902-584-3471

August 17-19:    Old Home Week English Shows, Charlottetown, PEI.

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.

Complete events listing.

Quarter Horse Congress Update

The Ohio Quarter Horse Association has launched a new website; Congress program has extended advertising deadline; enter your horse by August 25th; and camping information. All the details.

Cross Country Clinic and Schooling Trials

You're invited to try the discipline of cross country in a clinic and schooling show. These events will be held at Evergreen Stables, Hampton, NB. More information.

Horses in Unexpected Places

Visitors to Prince Edward Island's Cavendish area saw an unusual kind of coach recently. Farrs Coach Lines depends on the horses 'under the hood' of these large motorcoaches. Farrs displays its red and white draft horse logo on the sides of its buses. Photo.

 

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