e-Rider

Vol. 3, Issue 25               e-Rider             Wednesday, 13 June 2001

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In this issue of e-Rider

Join Maritime Saddle and Tack this weekend for their 6th year anniversary sale! There will be door prizes, refreshments, and up to 50% off in-stock merchandise. June 15-17!

Atlantic Rider of the Week

Jamie Lecky and Festus ride at Hoofbeat Hill Stables in Middle Musquodoboit, NS. Jamie has been taking lessons on Festus for many years.  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  

Robb Connors Wins All Around Cowboy Championship!

Weather and competition was great in Sussex N.B. Two points separated the top two contenders, Robb Connors and Matt Hudson, going into the final challenge of the All Around Cowboy Championships hosted by the S.N.B. Cattle Penning Club. However, several more numbers separated the ages of the top two . Excitement grew in the All Around division as 13 year old Matthew Hudson and his good horse, Mr. Super Oakie (aka Willie), set out to prove that a kid can be a top hand . Don’t let the term "Cowboy " mislead anyone, either ! All three divisions had strong Cowgirl representation , with the girls dominating the Novice division and taking 4 of the top five placings. Photos and the rest of the results...

Atlantic Canada Show Results

The show season is under way, and we are pleased to post results from shows throughout the region. Send them to: donna@atlanticrider.com. 

Mindy Thompson Takes Early Lead at CCI** Bromont Three Day Event

Mindy Thompson of the United States has taken the early lead following the dressage phase of the CCI** Bromont Three Day Event in Bromont, Quebec. More...

Two-Time Olympic Gold Medallist Phillip Dutton Overtakes Lead at CCI** Bromont Three Day Event

With a clear cross-country round riding Horton Who, Dutton moved into the lead on his dressage score of 54 penalty points.  Just one point behind is defending champion Stuart Black of Orangeville, ON.  The Canadian Olympian also went clear on cross-country riding the eight-year-old Sea Smart to maintain his dressage score of 55 penalties. The details...

Australia's Phillip Dutton Wins CCI** Bromont Three Day Event

Dutton left all the rails up in the stadium phase to easily claim the two-star event.  Riding Horton Who, an eight-year-old American thoroughbred owned by Nina Gardner, Dutton was in second position following the opening phase of dressage.  Clear rounds on both the cross-country and stadium jumping phases allowed him to finish on his dressage score of 54 penalty points.  The win is his fourth in International Equestrian Federation-sanctioned events this year, an incredible measure of success. The final results...

Sweepings...

Horse Trials P.E.I. held a cross country jumping clinic on June 9th and 10th at the newly rebuilt Strathgartney Equestrian Park in Bonshaw, PEI.  Twenty-three riders of all ages and from all three Maritime provinces participated.  The clinic was taught by Alex Beaton of Nova Scotia. Riders took advantage of all four levels of jumping available at Strathgartney from entry up to training.  Horse Trials P.E.I. is very proud of its new water jump just constructed this spring. The jump has excellent footing - and lots of interesting ways - in and out!  The first  horse trial of the year for the P.E.I. group. will be held on June 23rd.

What's new at your barn? In your region? We would love to hear about what's going on! Share your sweepings by sending them to donna@atlanticrider.com! 

NRHA Sire & Dam Program Marks 35th Anniversary

The NRHA Sire & Dam Program, ahead of its time when it was created, has stayed abreast of the times in the current competitive horse world. “I think it has succeeded because it benefits everyone – the association, the stallion owners and the mare owners and it’s one of the few stallion programs that pays cash dividends to the sires.” More about the program...

This Week's Featured Classifieds

Pines Magic Venture is a five year old mare. Sire is Tees First Venture. Dam is Pines Magic Illusion. "Lacy" is excellent around the barn. 15.2 hh, 1200 lbs, palomino. Four months professional training; has been shown successfully. Older QH type; no AQHA papers but can be registered with PHA or half-QH registry. Proven broodmare; foals can be seen. Excellent with children. Nice thick tail, huge hind quarters. $4000. (PEI)

Nice two-horse bumper pull trailer. Mats, new paint. Ready to go. $3000. (NS)

Four year old pony mare. 14 hh, one month professional training. Great pony hunter prospect! Totally unflappable attitude and a smooth ride. $2500.

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

Upcoming Events

June 16:    Appt Auction Center Horse & Tack Auction. 1:00 pm. You are welcome as a consignor, buyer or visitor. Contact Stuart and/or Laurie Appt: seaglow@nb.sympatico.ca or 506-488-2311/506-488-9019

June 16:    Hampton Pleasure Driving Club Saturday drive along Ravine Road starting in Midland. We will have lunch on the way - no potluck. Details and directions at the next meeting. Contact George Hazen: 506-832-7779

June 16:    Trailer Loading Seminar and Demonstration with Jim Durling at Saddlebrook Stables, Moncton, NB. $30. 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Call Saddlebrook to register: 506-383-4676

June 16:    "Starting Your Colt" seminar and demonstration with Jim Durling at Saddlebrook Stables, Moncton, NB. $30. 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Call Saddlebrook to register: 506-383-4676

June `6-`7:    Centred Riding Clinic with Olga Comeau. All levels and disciplines welcome. Contact Sarah Ells: sarahells@horsepowerhotel.com or 902-657-0424

June 16-17:    Competitive Trail Ride and Judged Pleasure Ride at Turning Point Stables, Browns Flat, NB. 28-mile ACTRA sanctioned CTR on June 16th (slightly different route but, yes, we will still include the Mountain Goat Path!). Unlimited entries. 15-mile JP ride on June 17th (different route from our fall JP) - limited entries. Cost is $30 for the CTR and $20 for the JP. Non-riders $7.50. This includes morning coffee and munchies, great home-cooked lunch and what a supper! Contact Donna Lee Cole: jdc@nb.sympatico.ca or 506-468-2098

June 17:    "Reach for Harmony" Riding Clinic with Jim Durling at Saddlebrook Stables, Moncton, NB. Two students per two hour class. Cost $50, pre-registration required. Spectators $20. Call Saddlebrook to register: 506-383-4676

June 17:    SNB Team Penning, Princess Louise Show Centre, Sussex, NB.

June 17:    Baie Verte Horse Show at Port Elgin Raceway, Port Elgin, NB. English/Western/Jumping/Games (NBEA Heritage and Greater Moncton Horse Club Circuit). Contact Bonnie Goodwin: 506-538-2868.

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.

Paul Delbrook Claims CIC*** Checkmate One Day Event

Delbrook, who is based in Hockley Valley, ON, actually tied with a final score of 82.6 penalty points with Canadian National Eventing Coach, Peter Gray.  However, Delbrook, riding The Tracker, a 10-year-old English thoroughbred gelding, was closer to the optimum time on the cross-country phase to capture the victory. The details...

Horse Quote for the Week

A cowboy is a man with guts and a horse.
~ Attributed to Will James

Horses in Unexpected Places

No one would be surprised to find horses at the beautiful and scenic Richibucto River Resort and Maple Leaf Icelandic Horse Farm in Upper Rexton, NB. They offer gorgeous log cottages by the Richibucto River, a restaurant, clinics, riding lessons, and breeding and sales of Icelandic horses. They do have a few unexpected horses at the farm, however. One example is their unique lamp posts that are surrounded by prancing horses. Check out the photo!

 

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