e-Rider

Vol. 2, Issue 40               e-Rider             Wednesday, 11 October 2000

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In this issue of e-Rider

 

North Stream Farm Tack Shop's Annual "Christmas Preview" takes place on Saturday, October 21st from 9 til 5. It will include new Christmas Stock, winter clothing for horse and rider, and gift items galore. Don't miss this exciting day with door prizes and much more!

Rider of the Week

Michelle Cox and Apollo, are a team from near Moncton, NB. Michelle owns and operates both Maritime Saddle and Tack and Springbrook Stables. Michelle is well-known for her annual horse show. She is currently 'up to her ears' tabulating results for the Greater Moncton Horse Club's show circuit. 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  

Last Chance to Book for Trip to Equine Affaire

Have you been thinking about joining other Atlantic Canadian riders for an exciting trip to Equine Affaire? For only $599 (Cdn) you get return luxury motorcoach transportation, breakfast each morning, hotel accommodations (double occupancy), admission to Equine Affaire - with clinicians such as John Lyons, Ann Kursinski, Lendon Gray, and Brian Dygert... to name a few - and admission to the awesome Pfizer Fantasia! The tour leaves November 8th and returns November 12th. The deadline to book is Thursday, October 12th! Find out more by visiting the website, sending an email to equineaffaire@equinetours.com or calling toll-free 1-800-431-5888.

Sweepings...

Three young riders all passed their English Rider Level 1 test this summer.  Katelyn Short 12, Travis Smith 12, and Kelsey Boone 11, all ride out of Galloway Stables in Port Howe.  We wish these young riders congratulations from everyone at the stable. Galloway Stables is owned and operated by Dawn Lloy.  Many thanks go to their instructors also, Dawn Lloy, Bonnie Goodwin and Sue Fraser for all their guidance.

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. 

This Week’s Featured Classifieds

Fredericton Pony Club, a branch of the Canadian Pony Club, currently requires a Full Time Instructor / Stable Manager for their facility in Fredericton, NB.  The position requires a Level II Coach or higher, with experience in the Canadian Pony Club or a good working knowledge of the Canadian Pony Club agenda.  (A Level I Coach working towards a Level II would also be considered.)  The club has a membership of approximately 70 with a stable of 14 horses, indoor arena and 2 outside arenas.  If you are interested in the position, please contact Joanne Neal-Bell: equine@nbnet.nb.ca or 506-472-8165 or 506-454-4851 (Fredericton, NB)

Wanted:    Winter rug to fit 14.2 hh horse. Must be able to turn out. Can make repairs. Danielle Thibault: pei_gal@hotmail.com or 902-626-3635 (PEI)

Help! Need Broodmare to foal in November. A film production requires footage of a birth, and/or footage of  burdened mare and 'fresh' foal. All precautions for welfare of mare and foal will be undertaken. Medical care of horse(s) at the discretion of owner and respected by Production Company. If anyone knows of the unlikely situation of a pending 'birth', please contact : Lmacnutt@aol.com or 902-488-5507 (NS)

Wanted for Therapeutic Riding Facility in Newfoundland:   Horse trailer for one or two horses. Must be in good condition. Tax receipt available for trailer donation, however, will consider purchase up to $1500. Email photos and asking price to arhinelander@nf.net (NF)

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.

Canadian Dressage on Display at CDI-W Devon

Several Canadian dressage riders had stellar results at the CDI-W Dressage at Devon competition held September 29 to October 1 in Pennsylvania. The competition presented the final opportunity for Canadians to earn valuable World Cup qualifying points prior to the Swarovski Canadian League World Cup Final at Toronto's Royal Horse Show on November 8 and 9. More.

Upcoming Events

The Maritime Fall Fair (Halifax, NS) continues, and...

October 12:    Baxters' Cattle Company presents team cattle penning at the Maritime Fall Fair. Contact Scott or Cheryl: b.cow.co@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-679-2879

October 14:    Crooked Creek Trail Ride, Albert, NB. Arrive at 9:00 am, leave at 10:00 am. Bring your own lunch, potluck supper. Contact Wendy Wellman: 506-381-1296

October 14-15:    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

October 15:    Heart of Albert County Trail Ride. Contact Jim or Donna Wortman: 506-756-8237

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.

2000 All American Quarter Horse Congress Now Underway

The All American Quarter Horse Congress is sponsored annually by the Ohio Quarter Horse Association. It has grown to become the world's largest single breed horse show, and the third largest convention in the United States. The show is expected to bring more than 550,000 and more than 8,500 horses to Columbus during its three week run. More.

New Olympic Champion Is Now World Number 3

There are three new riders in the Top Ten of the FEI/BCM World Jumping Rider Rankings of 2 October 2000. One of them is the new Olympic Champion, Jeroen Dubbeldam, who moved from 15th to 3rd rank. Other new names in the Top Ten are Otto Becker (from 17th to 5th) and Lars Nieberg (from 12th to 7th). It is Dubbeldam's first appearance in the Top ten. Nieberg was among the 10 best riders of the world on 8 February 2000 for the last time, Becker in July 1992. More on the rankings...

Horses in Unexpected Places

Get in-depth knowledge about the animals we all love... on the internet! The Equine Research Centre is currently offering a module on Equine Nutrition to anyone with internet access. The five modules to follow Nutrition will be: Reproduction, Equine Management, Facilities and Design, Exercise Physiology and General Anatomy. More information on this great program!

 

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