e-Rider

Vol. 3, Issue 34               e-Rider             Wednesday, 15 August 2001

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In this issue of e-Rider

Summer Sale at North Stream Farm Tack Shop

Summer Sheets & Fly Sprays 25% off; T-shirts $15; Sweatshirts $25. Many in-store specials! August 8 -25th. Visit their website!

Atlantic Rider of the Week

Rebecca MacSwain and Finders Keepers
Four year old Rebecca MacSwain of Morell, PEI and her pony "Finders Keepers" (aka Spike) are enjoying their first year of showing on the PEI Western Horse Association Circuit.  Becca shows in the children's leadline classes, and  is looking forward to the day when Mom will finally let her ride on her own.  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  

Welcome New Family Members!

This week we welcome two new AtlanticRider.com family members. Distance Riding New Brunswick has developed two versions of their site so that those with slow connections can still download it in a reasonable amount of time. They emphasize the motto of distance riders, "To finish is to win." Our other new family member is the Appaloosa Horse Club of Nova Scotia.  The site includes membership info, a directory, and pictures of members' horses and foals of this year. Check out these sites today!

Congratulations to Venture Stables!

AtlanticRider is proud to announce that Venture Stables has won one month of cover page advertising in our stable survey contest! Venture Stables is one of our family members from Prince Edward Island. Are you interested in advertising your business on our front page? Please email donna@atlanticrider.com for details.

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. 

Reining Canada Cup Qualifier at Nova Scotia Derby Show

The top seven finishers were presented with Reining Canada ribbons by Sandra Conrad, the President of the Nova Scotia Equestrian Federation, and she was assisted by Linda Smith,  the past Treasurer of the Nova Scotia Reining Horse Association who also modelled the Reining Canada embroidered vest that each of the top seven finishers will receive along with a share of the prize money of $7500.00 provided by Reining Canada. Ruth Downey, President of the 101 Reiners Club, carried the Canada flag and Karen Pierce, a member of the 101 Reiners, carried the Nova Scotia flag during the procession of competitors and prize presentation ceremonies. The top seven finishers are now qualified to participate in the Reining Canada Cup Final in Blainville, Quebec in September to determine the team to represent Canada at international reining events during the year 2002. See who qualified!

Sweepings...

Congratulations to Erin Gallant on completing her CEF Western Rider Level 3 on August 12, 2001. (NF)

Got news? Share it with us by sending to donna@atlanticrider.com! 

Canadian Young Riders Shine at North American Championships

The Ontario Young Riders show jumping team consisting of Carly Campbell-Cooper of Elora, ON, Caroline McIntosh of
Oakville, ON, Keean White of Cambridge, ON, and Lauren Hayes of Cheltenham, ON, were awarded the silver medal in the CSIOY team competition at the North American Young Riders' Championships at Tempel Farms in Wadsworth, Illinois, on Aug. 10, 2001. More about the Canadian team...

More Canadian Young Riders Success at North American Championships

Carly Campbell-Cooper of Elora, ON, riding Rex Get Busy, the CSI-Y/J gold medal winner last year, moved up to compete in the CSIOY division this year and won a bronze medal with a total of 17.23 faults over five rounds of competition. Keean White of Cambridge, ON, on Libidou, finished a very close fourth place with 17.24 faults. Lauren Hayes of Cheltenham, ON, aboard Avalanche placed 6 with 19.86 faults and Brian Walker of St. Lazare, PQ, had a five round total of 23.50 and placed seventh overall. Caroline McIntosh of Oakville, ON, placed 18th with 72.19 faults. More impressive Canadian results...

This Week's Featured Classifieds

Equestrian Centre located on 10 acres in beautiful Prince Edward Island. Less than 2 years old, this property features a 19 stall barn, 60x120 indoor arena, 125x200 outdoor sand ring, 10+ turnout paddocks/pastures, plus access to an additional 60 acres for sale or lease. Bath stall, heated lounge and office, round pen and an established clientele, are just some of the features. Three bedroom bungalow tops off this package. (PEI)

2000 MacLean two-horse trailer. Electric brakes, removable partition or adjust to slant. Fully matted, interior lights, etc. Excellent condition, used only this season. $6700 (NS)

This mare is a Grand-Daughter of Secretariat! She will make anyone an excellent show mount. She is a 16.1hh bay mare with flashy movement. She has a wonderful jump on her, and will make an excellent hunter/jumper. This mare does do Dressage, and is ready to compete in CEF and FEI shows. She is a wonderful mare, and is 100% sound. If you are interested in this mare please send me an e-mail. (NB)

Angel is a very gentle horse. She is beautiful. A nice mover, she is easy to handle and has good manners. No vices. (NF)

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

Upcoming Events

August 15-18:    Annapolis Valley Exhibition (Class 5), Lawrencetown, NS. Contact Liz Milo: 902-584-3471

August 18:    Hampton Pleasure Driving Club pleasure drive. Stoneybrook or Upperton. Contact Wes Hill: 506-832-5304

August 18-19:    Windsor Junction Multi-Breed Show, Windgate Farm, Windsor Junction, NS. Class  8 CEF show. Featuring the Atlantic Canada Bred Purebred Arabian Stakes: $400 Prize and cooler! Contact Shirley Campbell: 902-861-2279

August 18-19:    Evergreen Riding Centre is holding their 2001 dressage shows on Saturday August 18th and Sunday August 19th, at our facilities in Hampton, New Brunswick.  These are recognized Class 8 competitions governed by the rules of the Canadian Equestrian Federation. Entries should be received by Thursday, August 9th, and enquiries may be
made to Ingrid Warning, (506) 847-4812 or e-mail:  if@nbnet.nb.ca

August 19:    Lockland Farm Summer Finals (Class 8). Lockland Farm, Sackville, NS. Contact Sandy Chaisson: schiasson@redrunner.com or 902-453-9615

August 22:    Bellefounder Morgan Horse Club Demonstration at Cape Breton Exhibition. Contact Kim Beaton: 902-562-2021 or Nancy MacEachern: 902-757-2203

August 22-25:    Digby County Exhibition Light Horse Show, Bear River, NS. Contact Cyndi Gennette: 902-467-3755

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.

Hack Division at Atlantic Equestrian Championships

The entry fee for the hack divisions at the Atlantic Equestrian Championships will be $25 for the division. That is Pony, Junior, Senior or Open. This was an oversight when the prize list went out. See you at the Championships!

Horse Quote for the Week

Natural talent, no matter how great, can't make up for a lack of basic knowledge and skills - but solid basics, combined with real desire and commitment, can make any rider a good rider.
~ Anne Kursinski, with Miranda Lorraine, Anne Kursinski's Riding and Jumping Clinic

Horses in Unexpected Places

A modern-day Lady Godiva? Beverly King wanted to win tickets to a Madonna concert so badly that she stripped to almost nothing and rode her horse past a small crowd in a park. King was one of two winners of a stunt contest, sponsored by a local radio station. She won concert tickets - and a ticket for indecent exposure! The other contest winner shaved her head and ate a bowl of worms mixed with dog food.
Source: Lycos News

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