e-Rider

Vol. 2, Issue 36               e-Rider             Wednesday, 13 September 2000

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In this issue of e-Rider

Where can you see Anne Kursinski, John Lyons, Susan Harris, Linda Tellington-Jones, Sharon Camaillo, Alexandra Kurland, Les Vogt, Jimmy Wofford,  Brian Dygert, Hilda Gurney and other top clinicians simply by walking from one building to another? And where can you do all these things and check out trailers built by all the top manufacturers and tack and equipment from tack stores throughout the United States and Canada? Add in demonstrations by all the major breeds - and some of the more obscure ones - plus the incredible musical extravanganza Pfizer Fantasia and you've got Equine Affaire!

EquineTours offers you the opportunity to travel to Equine Affaire in Springfield, Massachusetts in comfort and style. Travel dates are November 8-12 with departures from Halifax and Moncton. Packages include travel, admission, and accommodations (including breakfasts) starting at only $599 (Cdn). Reserve your seat today! See www.EquineTours.com or call 1-800-431-5888 for details.

Rider of the Week

Kara Greenwood and Cimarron Dude, are enjoying a very successful summer including Western High Point at the Baie Verte Horse Show on June 25th. Kara trains at Ashton Ridge in Riverview, NB. 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  

Sweepings...

Everything  is in full swing for the horse show in Pynn's Brook on September 17th. This year there will be 25-30 horses competing in a variety of events - a record number! There will also be a riding clinic on September 16th at the show grounds.

We would love to hear the local news from your area! Please email to donna@atlanticrider.com. 

Lamaze Tests Positive for Cocaine Metabolites

On September 5, the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) informed the Canadian Equestrian Federation (CEF) that its show jumping athlete, Eric Lamaze, had tested positive for cocaine metabolites. More on the preliminary test results.

Lamaze Banned from Competition for Life

"We are very saddened by this news," says Don Adams, Executive Director of the Canadian Equestrian Federation.  "The pursuit of drug-free equestrian sport is a priority for the CEF.  We are very sorry for what this means for Eric who is an outstanding athlete at the peak of his career.  It is a sad day for all of us." More on the test results of Sample B.

AtlanticRider.com Show Results

This Week’s Featured Classifieds

Wanted:    Aussie Stock  or Western saddle to fit Quarter Horse with high withers. Should be in good condition. 16 - 17". Also looking for bridle and saddle pad. Peter Hope: peter.hope@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-224-1043 (NS)

Wanted:    Horse or pony for lease to committed, experienced rider. I am 5'3 1/2", small build and generally suited to all horses and most ponies. I am sixteen and have been riding, mainly hunter and equitation, for six years. I have leased two horses over a span of four years (I was with each horse for two years) and have won many awards in horsemanship and care. I am a caring and responsible leaser. The breed, age, discipline and size of the horse or pony are of no great importance to me, but I would prefer one that will jump. I live in Newfoundland and would like the horse or pony to be in the area of St. John's (Torbay, for example). Naturally, I am willing to pay for the lease. Renée Spurrell: rspurrellbomin@hotmail.com or 709-722-3575 (St. John's, NF)

Dew, pretty two-year old Newfoundland pony mare. Very personable and has been handled a lot but no serious training other than leading and such. 12.1 hh at the moment, should mature 13 hh+. The reason for selling is that the pony was for my daughter who now shows no interest in training or riding any more, unfortunately. Photos available. $1200. V Matthew:  flower@islandtelecom.com or 902-436-0407 (PEI)

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.

U.S. Horse Makes Speedy Recovery, Looks Good For Dressage Ride

Concerns over the health of U.S. Equestrian Team (USET) dressage horse Foltaire eased considerably Saturday morning after he made a rapid recovery from a bout of colic. More on Foltaire.

Upcoming Events

September 14-17:    Albert County Fair. Light Horse Shown September 16 & 17. Contact Lisa Parsons: 506-882-2306

September 15-17 & 22-24:    Hants County Exhibition (Class 5). Windsor Exhibition Grounds, Windsor, NS. Contact David Coombes: 902-798-2314

September 16:    Strathgartney Autumn Horse Trial, Strathgartney Equestrian Park, Bonshaw, PEI. Entry, starter, pretraining and training divisions. Contact Tracey Murphy: tsmurphy@gov.pe.ca or 902-675-2344

September 16:    W.H.A. Heritage Classic Show at Livingstone's Stables, PEI. Contact Nancy Johnson: 902-964-2379

September 16-17:    Sue Fraser Dressage Clinic hosted by Baie Verte Horse Club. Further information: 506-538-2868.

September 16-17:    MQHA Show, Sussex, NB. MQHA website. Contact Dawn Fraser: 902-923-2190.

September 16-17:    Third Annual Atlantic Canada Arabian Horse Show, Fredericton, NB. Contact Kim Taylor: 506-459-7284

September 17:    Humber Valley Agricultural Exhibition Horse Show and Games Day, Deer Lake, NF. Beginning at 8:30 am. Classes include Showmanship, Western Trail, Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, Barrel Racing, etc. Contact: Connie Cull: 709-635-3861 or fax 709-635-5103. Donna Scott or Dr. Beverly Dawe: 709-635-2672 or fax 709-635-5465

September 17:     Corridor  Horse & Pony Society Fun Show, Milford, NS. Open to members and non-members. Classes include leadline to harness, jumping to barrel racing. Contact Kim: corridorhorseandponysociety@hotmail.com or 902-758-4083

September 16 -22:    Three Day Eventing, 2000 Summer Olympics, Sydney, AUS. www.sydneyolympic.org

September 20:    Swedish Warmblood Inspection, Fairhill Farm. For more information e-mail SWANA@fairhillfarm.com or phone Fairhill Farm (902) 847-9889.  For latest updates visit www.fairhillfarm.com and click on SWANA INSPECTION.

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.

Horses in Unexpected Places

A Canadian horse troop is making history in London. They are the first mounted soldiers from outside Britain to ride in the Queen's Life Guard. Recruited from cowboys, frontiersmen and members of the North West Mounted Police in Western Canada, the regiment's origins as an irregular British unit led to its unofficial nickname, the Queen's Cowboys.

 

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