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Vol. 4, Issue 5               e-Rider             Wednesday, 10 April 2002

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In this issue of e-Rider

e-Rider is back!! After a bit of a break, e-Rider is back with a new Rider of the Week, lots of great news and events, classifieds, and interesting tidbits to help you get excited about spring! e-Rider will now be published on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month - we hope you enjoy it!

Atlantic Rider of the Week

Danielle Thibault and Golden Girl
Danielle and 'Gold' have been partners for two years. Although Gold is twenty-seven years old, she still shows and the two have done well at shows around Prince Edward Island.  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  

Parelli Natural Horsemanship Coming to New Brunswick!

Interested in learning more about communicating naturally with your horse in a way he understands and respects?  Interested in becoming the kind of companion your horse will want to spend time with every day?  Local horse enthusiast Merry Beth Denney of Hopewell Hill, NB has arranged for a 2-star endorsed PNH instructor to come to the Moncton area for an exclusive Fall 2002 event. Learn more...

The AtlanticRider Family is Growing Again!

We're on the grow again! This week we welcome Galloway Stables of Port Howe, NS to the AtlanticRider.com family. A visit to the Galloway Stables website showcases their lovely facilities, horses for sale, upcoming events, and much more. Check it out today!

Does your horse-related business have a website? Email us to find out how you can join the AtlanticRider.com family!

Avon Pony Club Reunion

The Avon Pony Club is hosting a reunion for past and present members, parents, and other interested parties on August 24, 2002. A wine & cheese party will take place from 7:30 – 10:00p.m at the O’Brien Building, Hants County Exhibition Grounds. Details and ticket information...

Sweepings...

Congratulations to Denise Arsenault from "Little C's Ranch" on her purchase of a big, four-year old French Canadien named "Joe" Hopefully they will have many great years of riding together!

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

Jump Canada Distributes 2001 Levy Money to Provinces

Mark Samuel, Chair of the Jump Canada Board (JCB), is pleased to announce the year-end distribution of over $38, 500 back to the provinces resulting from Jump Canada Levy funds collected in the year 2001. The details...

The Best of the Forum

A timely topic, posted on the Riders' Forum recently:

It's coming round that time of the year again when we all start to dish out the money for shows, clinics, lessons, camps, etc. How do you manage your money and/or limit yourself?? I personally try to attend something beneficial every weekend, but that's not always possible. Also, do you have any horror or pet peeves about showing or lessons? I'm just interested....

Share your best tips!

Horse Extravaganza & Trade Fair 2002 - May 18th

The 2002 Horse Extravaganza will include breed, club and stable demonstrations; youth opportunities; fashion show, and representatives from all aspects of the horse industry. The event will kick off at 10:00 am with an opening ceremony. Throughout the day there will be demonstrations and presentations from various breeds and clubs. The closing ceremony will take place at 4:00 pm. Learn more...

Horse Extravaganza Clinic - May 18th and 19th

Sue Koerfer will instruct riders in English, Western and Showmanship. Each participant is guaranteed a minimum of three (3) hours of instruction in a small group setting. Clinic fee is $150. Auditing fee is $25. Curious? Look at further information...

Featured Classifieds

Solid King horse trailer. Step up with mangers. Needs cosmetic work. 6.5 feet high. Removable centre partition allows for slant position when hauling only one horse. Tack area under mangers. $2000. (NB)

16hh bay TB/Trak cross mare. Lovely mover, beautiful knees over fences. Owner doesn't have the time this mare needs. Not a beginner's horse as she is only green broke. $4500 (NS)

"Lady" is a 20 year old quarter horse x paint mare. She is very quiet and was shown (western) in 4H and local competitions last summer. She is used to dogs, kids, other horses and cattle. Reason for selling is that my daughter has lost interest and I just don't have the time to spend on her that she deserves. Will be sold to good home only. $1400. (PEI)

I'm looking for a horse to buy or to keep at my house for the summer. If you don't want to sell your horse, but just need a place to keep him, and someone to ride him, I am willing to do that. Must be saddle trained. English or Western. I have moderate riding experience, I have taught riding camps and lessons, and I am in the Newfie Pony 4H club. The horse must already live in Newfoundland. (NF)

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

Upcoming Events

April 12:    Science of Riding class seminar at the Veterinary Office, Moncton Agrena. For further information contact Gerri Folkins: riverbreeze_farm@hotmail.com or 506-387-4447.

April 13:    NB Codiac Reining Association hosts a reining demonstration clinic at D & J Stables, Moncton, NB from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Clinicians are Don Adams and Mona Lewis. They will be demonstrating their training and showing techniques for all of the maneuvers involved in a reining class - circles, spins, rollbacks, sliding stops, and flying lead changes. Everyone is welcome to attend! $10 for individuals, $15 for families. Canteen available. For more information call Rachel Roy at 506-858-9447 or Michelle Gillespie 506-433-1202.

April 13-14:    March 16th & 17th - Two day Team Cattle Penning Clinic at the 14 Wing Equestrian Center in Greenwood, N.S. Contact Baxters' Cattle Company (902) 679-2879 or email b.cow.co@ns.sympatico.ca

April 13-14:    FULL! Accepting waiting list! Greater Moncton Equestrian Club Spring Clinic with Linda Clark at Horse Feathers Farms in Salisbury, NB. English and Western lessons available. Taking only 16 riders, so book early. Contact Christa: tere.floltd@nb.aibn.com or 506-383-2917.

April 18:    Greater Moncton Equestrian Club monthly meeting at the Veterinary Office, Moncton Agrena. 8:00 pm. For further information contact Gerri Folkins: riverbreeze_farm@hotmail.com or 506-387-4447.

April 19-21: Patti Carter Clinic at Green Meadow Stables in Woodstock, NB. For details and entry forms contact Lorna Stokes: 506-375-6275.

April 20:    "Reach for Harmony" trailer loading seminar with Jim Durling, Equine Excellence, Mount Uniacke, NS. $30. For further information: 902-866-3111.

April 23-25:    Chris Irwin, private & semi-private lessons held in Baie Verte, N.B.  Call Bonnie at 506-538-2868 for details.  Auditors will be welcome at these lessons at a miminal fee.

April 26-28:    Chris Irwin Demonstration and Clinic, held at Five Elms Riding Stable in Memramcook, hosted by Baie Verte Horse Club.  Auditors welcome at the door until seating is full, however seats cannot be guaranteed.  Reserve tickets available, call Bonnie at 506-538-2868.  Check out his website at www.chrisirwin.com

April 27:    Sixth annual used clothing and tack sale at North Stream Farm Tack Shop. Proceeds to support Therapeutic Riding.

April 27:    7th Annual Horse/Tack/Equipment Auction by Wil-Shoe Auctions. Truro Exhibition Grounds, Truro, NS. Contact Hedley Wilson: 902-662-3141

April 27-28:    "Reach for Harmony" colt starting clinic with Jim Durling, Equine Excellence, Mount Uniacke, NS. $150 per horse. For further information: 902-866-3111.

April 28:    Farrier Clinic: What the horse owner should know. Clinician is Janice Boudrea. Magnetic Therapy for the horse and rider. Clinician is Kyra Larkin-Sladek, Independent Wellness Consultant. Windgate Farm, Windsor Junction, NS. Beginning at 1:00 pm. Contact Marion: 902-471-7371 or Mimi: 902-873-4730

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.

Horse Quote for the Week

... when I looked at life from the saddle and was as near to heaven as it was possible to be.
~ Frances, Countess of Warwick, Discretions

There are lots of great horse books available from the front page of AtlanticRider.com! Order yours today!

Horses in Unexpected Places

The appropriately named "Bended Knee" Miniature Horse farm was in the news this week. The farm is home to twenty-three minis and "... is a frequent stop for bus-loads of children with handicaps and other groups." The owners also take their miniature horses to nursing homes! Check out the article!


 

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