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Vol. 4, Issue 9               e-Rider             Wednesday, 12 June 2002

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In this issue of e-Rider

Atlantic Rider of the Week

Bev Elliott and High Tempered Steele
are pictured on a Judged Pleasure Ride in the Scotch Village, NS area. Bev has nearly 3000 trail riding competition miles; she also enjoys doing some cattle penning with her own Arab/Standardbred mare, and training and competing in Atlantic Canada Trail Riding competitions. On this gorgeous summer day, she is riding a friend's horse which, if all goes well, she will be taking to Maine in June for the Pine Tree 50-mile Endurance Ride. Bev has been involved with horses most of her life, having had a prior 'life' on the Hunter/Jumper 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  

Canadian Rider Top North American at CCI*** Saumur

St. John, riding her horse Oliver, a 13-year-old brown thoroughbred gelding, completed the dressage phase of the competition in 29th position with 59.00 penalty points. The duo then moved up six spots to 23rd, adding only 19.60 time penalties after a very solid cross-country portion of the competition. They remained in 23rd after the stadium jumping phase, accumulating 9.00 penalties to finish with a score of 87.60. The rest of the story...

The AtlanticRider Family is Growing Again!

Nictaux Custom Metal Works advertises that they create "Horse drawn vehicles... and much more!" When you visit their website, you will quickly understand the variety of custom items they offer, "Our designs can be modified to suit any preference. They can also be built for any size horse, donkey or team from miniature to drafts. Prices depend on style, size and options. We build our carriages, carts or sleighs with any combination of wood and steel". Check out their website and dream of trotting down a tree-lined country road to the song of birds and clip-clop of hooves.

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Eventing High Performance Committee Announces Support For Canadian Riders

All the riders participating in the program are currently completing their athlete “Zone Profiles” for quality practice and competitions and a competition debriefing for each event they are planning to participate in. This will allow Dr. Orlick to provide direct input on improving the quality and consistency of their best performances. Learn more...

Sweepings...

Suzanne Perry of Opportunity farm  in Truro  wishes to congratulate:

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Blainville Equestrian Park Welcomes the World’s Best in Horse Sport

Blainville Equestrian Park is set to host five weeks of world-class horse sport in Blainville, Quebec, north of Montreal, with international competition for driving, show jumping, reining and dressage. Check out the details...

The Best of the Forum

The Question:
I find that every horse I ride tends to have a different way of getting them on the bit. Some horses won't go on the bit for me at all but that is probably from my lack of experience and others will go just like that. What would help me in getting better at this on every horse?

What helps you to get your horse on the bit? Wade in...

AQHA Mourns Loss of Two Members, Four Horses in Arkansas River Bridge Accident

The American Quarter Horse Association today mourns the loss of Gail Shanahan and Maggie Green, two victims of the
Arkansas River bridge accident that occurred Sunday, May 26, 2002. According to news reports, Shanahan and Green were returning to their Texas homes from the Old Fort Days Barrel Futurity and Super Derby in Fort Smith, Arkansas, after a successful weekend at the show. The AQHA mourns...

Featured Classifieds

Thirteen-month old Belgian/QH cross filly. Very kind. Has been worked with since a foal particularly her feet, etc. Used to people. $1500. (NB)

Looking for a horse to ride or possibly lease. I have lots of experience and would like to have a horse to ride at least 3-4 times a week. Must be in the Annapolis Valley - closer to Port William's/Canning area best. Email me for more info...thanks! (NS)

Pretty 1997 grey QH mare. Foundation bred. Sire carries 46.25% King P-234 bloodlines. Grandsire, King Hankins Two, ROM in Cutting.
Dam by Poco Burleigh, by Poco Pine. Excellent conformation, well muscled,14.2hh. (PEI)

Good quality black suede chaps. Approx. size small adult. Reason for selling: I just bought them (used) and they are too small. Asking $40 (buyer pays shipping). Pair of western equitation chaps also for sale! (NF)

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

Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament Leaps into the Nation’s Capital

Eastern Ontario’s largest equestrian event, the Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament, will once again see the world’s top show jumping competitors returning to the Nepean National Equestrian Park from July 10-14, 2002.  An annual stop on the international circuit, competitors from Bermuda, Colombia, Canada, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Mexico, Peru, the United States and more will be competing for over $130,000 in prize money. More on the Capital Classic...

Show Results

Bromont Three Day Event- The Todd Sandler Challenge Fast Approaching

The 2002 CCI Bromont Three Day Event will welcome over 120 entries from France, Germany, Australia, United States, and Canada. The event will be held June 6-9 in Bromont, PQ, at the site of the of the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games equestrian events. The details...

Upcoming Events

June 15:    Baxters' Cattle Company Gymkhana Show. Barrels, Poles, and Dash classes offered in Division 1, Division 2, Youth, and Leadline. 3D Barrel class for everyone. Location: Annapolis County Exhibition Grounds, Lawrencetown, NS. Registration 10:30 - 11:30 am. Start time 12:00 pm. Contact: b.cow.co@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-679-2879

June 15:    Horse Power Hotel Open Show. Western and English Classes. Contact: 902-657-0424.

June 15-16:    Petitcodiac Morgan Show, Petitcodiac, NB. Contact Gerri Folkins: 506-387-4447.

June 15-16:    Sunrise Horses Unlimited Spring Challenge at Sunrise Saddle Club show grounds. Contact Chantall Basson: 506-357-6163 or Pauline: 506-357-7234.

June 16:    Baxters' Cattle Company Team Cattle Penning Show. Divisions: Open, Amateur, Youth. Location: Annapolis County Exhibition Grounds, Lawrencetown, NS. Registration Saturday evening or Sunday 8:00 - 9:00 am. Start time 9:30 am. Contact: b.cow.co@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-679-2879.

June 17-20:    Centered Riding Update at Mandala Riding & Awareness Center, Hampton, NS. Annual update for Level 3 &4, organized by Olga Comeau. Will include distance riding and riding Icelandics. Limited number - apply early! $150 plus accommodations. Contact Olga Comeau: mandala@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-665-2101.

June 21-23:    Greater Moncton Horse Club's Spring-Into-Summer Show. Petitcodiac, NB. English, Western, Driving, Hunter and Games. Saturday night showcase. Last year over 110 entries! Plan to attend as an exhibitor or spectator. Contact Gerri Folkins: 506-387-4447.

June 22:    Central Nova Horse and Pony Association Show. Closes June 15th. Contact Sheri Morrehouse: 902-897-4755.

June 22:    Strathgartney Summer Horse Trials, Strathgartney, Equestrian Park, Bonshaw, PEI. Entry, starter, pre-training, training, training/preliminary. Contact Jennifer Brown: jennifer@isn.net or 902-621-1939. 

June 23:    CHAPS fun show at the Milford Recreation Grounds. Register at 8:00 am, show begins at 9:00 am. Classes include English, Hunter/Jumper, Western, and Games. Contact Kim: corridorhorseandponysociety@hotmail.com or 902-758-4083.

June 22-23:    MBRA Jackpot, Bridgewater Exhibition Grounds, Bridgewater, NS. Open to all divisions (Small Fry, Pony, Youth, Novice, and Open). Barrels, Poles and Dash. Working on an open 3-D for Saturday evening. Open to everyone. Stalls must be booked in advance. Contact Corinne: craigandcorinne@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-543-5266

June 24-27:    Four-day Dressage Clinic with Susan Fraser, Level III Dressage Coach. Private or Semi-Private lessons only. Space is limited. Call Bonnie for details: 506-538-2868. Held at Port Elgin Raceway, Port Elgin, NB.

June 25-27:    Three-day 4-H Light Horse Camp. Contact Red: trailbos@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-582-3365.

June 29:    Kings County, NS 4-H Light Horse and Draft Show at Evangeline Trail Rides, Canning, NS. Contact Red: trailbos@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-582-3365.

June 29-30:    Baie Verte Dressage Competition with judge Brenda Minor, Erin, ON held at Port Elgin Raceway, Port Elgin, NB. Call Bonnie for prize list: 506-538-2868. Non-CEF, Basic, Medium and FEI classes offered.

June 29-30:    MQHA Show

June 30:    Evangeline Trail Rides Spring Fun Show. English and Western. $50 added Barrels; $50 added Poles. Contact Red: trailbos@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-582-3365.

June 30 - July 6:    Kids Only Riding Camp at Mandala Riding & Awareness Center, Hampton, NS. Daily riding, develop a relationship with the horse, enjoy nature excursions to the woods and shoreline, cookouts and campfires, fun and friends! $300. Contact Olga Comeau: mandala@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-665-2101.

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.

Canada’s Melissa Brown Starts Strong at Spruce Meadows

Riding Karolus K, her ten-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding, Brown turned in a clear round in a time of 71.91 seconds in Wednesday’s featured class, the $22,500 ATB Financial speed competition.  From a field of 27 competitors, only seven managed to jump the challenging course cleanly, adding no penalties to their time.  United States Equestrian Team veteran Leslie Howard won the class with her experienced partner, Clover Leaf. More from Spruce Meadows...

Horse Quote for the Week

When I grew up in the horse business, to have a horse show we simply found an empty lot, put four posts in the ground, ran a rope around and called it a horse show arena.
~ Don Burt, Winning with Arabian Horses

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

Greenhawk Proudly Supports Jump Canada National Talent Squad

Jump Canada is pleased to announce Greenhawk Harness and Equestrian Supplies as a new sponsor of the 2002 National Talent Squad Program. "The Talent Squad program is a key stepping stone for our developing riders,” noted the Chair of Jump Canada, Mark Samuel. “The support of sponsors such as Greenhawk is key to our ongoing success." Greenhawk sponsors...

Horses in Unexpected Places

The other day at the Moncton Airport, I came face to face with.... a horse! Anyone interested in attending the Calgary Stampede? Well, Air Canada is promoting flights to Calgary with a special 'horsey' poster - look for it at a travel agent or airport near you!

 

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