e-Rider

Vol. 3, Issue 07               e-Rider             Wednesday, 14 February 2001

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In this issue of e-Rider

 

Rider of the Week

John Perkins and Amblin' Asset, of Butternut Stables in Hampton, NB. The pair had a very successful show season in 2000; earning a ROM in Western Pleasure was just one of their accomplishments. One of Amblin' Asset's foals also became a futurity winner!  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  

The Results Are In!

This week 245 people told us what their next major purchase was going to be! Here are the results: Truck 9%; Trailer 17%; Horse 28%; Barn 11%; Saddle 22%; and Other 10%. Looks like lots of you are planning to do some shopping. This week, let us know what your favorite breed of horse is.

Lamaze Wins in Wellington

Canadian Equestrian Team Veteran, Eric Lamaze was in the winner's circle aboard the 12 year old Dutch Bred, Husker Du at the Cosequin Winter Equestrian Festival for his first win of the 2001 season.  Lamaze rode a clear jump-off track against 18 qualifiers out of a field of 60 starters in 37.33 seconds, edging Ramiro Quintana into second place. Less than one second kept Quintana and his Danish Bred mount, Graefin Du Barry, from the victory circle; they clocked in a penalty-free time of 38.12 seconds. Third place went to Olympic Gold Medallist, Joe Fargis aboard the 12 year old Hanovarian gelding, Edgar after they turned in double clear rounds in 38.36 seconds, less than 2/10's of a second behind Quintana.

Sweepings...

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! 

Dressage Canada Supports Preparations for NAJDC 2001

Following discussions with Roz Farber, Chair of the Organizing Committee for the FEI Jr./Young Rider and Coaches Clinic Series with Albrecht Heidemann, Dressage Canada is pleased to announce continued support for these clinics leading up to the 2001 North American Junior Dressage Championships in July. More...

This Week's Featured Classifieds

Butternut Stables is proud to own My Daddy's A Duly - 1988 Chestnut Stallion, 15.2 hh. Duly has a Register of Merit in Halter and is a Quarterama winner. He is nominated to the AQHA Incentive Fund and his foals are eligible for Maritime Futurities. We can breed Quarter Horses, Thoroughbreds, Paints, and Appaloosas for $700 (Booking fee: $200) plus mare care. There are foals at the farm for viewing. Butternut Stables: jdperkin@nbnet.nb.ca or 506-832-3219

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.

Olympian Wins: Making Patriotic Debut - 1st w/ Liberty and 4th w/ Anthem 

The 8 year old Dutch Bred mare, Liberty and 2000 Olympian Laura Kraut of Oconomowoc, WI just edged their way to victory in the $25,000 Kilkenny Challenge Cup by less than 1 full second at Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club.  Kraut bested a field of 61 starters, turning in a clean ride and the fastest time of 61.75 seconds.  US Equestrian
Team Veteran, Jeffery Welles and the 9 year old Bay Gelding, Hurricane crossed the finish line in less than one second behind Kraut and Liberty with a time of 62.27 seconds.  Lynn Little of Frederick, MD and the 8 year-old Brazilian Warm Blood, Pico De Gallo finished in third place with an even closer split of 62.35 seconds. 

More from the 2001 Cosequin Winter Equestrian Festival

Upcoming Events

February 15:    Greater Moncton Horse Club Meeting. 8:00 pm at the RCMP Station, Pine Glen Rd, Riverview, NB. Larry Donovan will speak on "Bits." For information: Gerri Folkins 506-387-4447.

February 17-18:    Don Adams Clinic at Venture Stables, PEI. $100 for clinic; $10/day for stabling. Contact Larry Banman: 902-887-3015

February 18:    Western Nova Scotia Team Cattle Penning Association meeting. 1:30 pm at the Edge Lounge and Sports Bar, Kentville. All members are encouraged to attend as there are motions for rule changes for the upcoming season.

February 24:    Equine Sports Massage Demonstration with Debbie Goodwin. 10:00 am - 12:30 pm. Saddlebrook Stables, Moncton. Cost is $30+ HST, pre-registration required. 506-383-4676

February 24 - 25:    Dressage Clinic with Susan Fraser, CEF Level III Coach. Hosted by Baie Verte Horse Club in Baie Verte, NB. Contact Bonnie: 506-538-2868

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.

Stallion Focus Continues...

Our focus on stallions will continue throughout the month of February. Please contact us for details: donna@atlanticrider.com. 

Horse Quote for the Week

Imagination is a good horse to carry you over the ground - not a flying carpet to set you free from improbability.
~ Robertson Davies, The Manticore

CEF Announces Dr. Edward Kendall as President

At the first meeting of the newly elected Board of Directors on Sunday, February 11, Dr. Kendall was elected President for a one-year term. Alf Fletcher of West Bank, BC, was elected Secretary. Under the 'new'  structure, the CEF is managed by a fully elected, eleven-member Board of Directors. Eight Directors are elected from each of the four Division Councils (two from each Council), and three Directors (Directors-at-Large) are directly elected by the individual membership of all affiliates. Board of Directors and Biography of Dr. Kendall.

Horses in Unexpected Places

Everyone loves foals! Have you ever been lucky enough to witness the birth of a foal? Now you have the opportunity ... without any worry of bothering the new mom and baby. How? Live webcams allow you to watch the stall over the internet! Just one of the many available is: http://www.appaloosa.org/livefoal.html

 

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