e-Rider

Vol. 3, Issue 21               e-Rider             Wednesday, 16 May 2001

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In this issue of e-Rider

Atlantic Rider of the Week

Alexandra Rowsell and Lightning are pictured after winning Junior Western Pleasure at the Bear River Exhibition 2000. She went on to receive High Point Junior 13 and under for the week. Lightning belongs to Debbie Young of Nictaux, NS.  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  

We Welcome New Family Members!

We are thrilled to welcome two new members to the AtlanticRider.com family this week. Ron's Horse Carts is a new business that builds carts for horse and pony lovers with a penchant for driving. It is well worth a visit to this website for the photos alone!

Maritime Featherlite is Featherlite's exclusive dealer in the Maritimes. Shopping for a trailer? Or dreaming of replacing your old trailer 'someday'? Maritime Featherlite has a large selection to choose from... you can 'window shop' by visiting their site today!

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. This week's results:

Sweepings...

There are lots of things happening in the Atlantic Canada horse community these days. Check out all of the tidbits in our provincial sweepings sections.

Sunset Stables of Bayside (St. Andrews) congratulates April Charter on her new (and first) horse, I Am Dolls Duly, a three year old Quarter Horse gelding.  April is loving "Solo's" gentleness and wonderful disposition while learning to ride and plans to attend many shows in the future.

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! 

Lots of New Arrivals!

Its always exciting to hear about new foals, and these days we're hearing about lots of them. Check out our new arrivals page to see the new babies from all four provinces.

New Photo Caption Contest

Two foals relaxing in the sun next to the Saint John river... we captured this great photo near Fredericton last weekend. Now it needs a title. Check out the photo on our front page and send us your suggestion!

This Week's Featured Classifieds

Zips Velvet Act (reg pending) is a weanling Appaloosa mare who should mature 15 hh +. Coloring is dark bay/black with spotted blanket, star, white heel (RF), striped hooves. May turn blue roan. She is handled regularly; quiet and easy to handle. She leads, backs, and trots on line. Ready for halter classes! Full sister to yearling lunge line futurity winner. Dam: Doc's Serena Act (ApHCC). Sire: Mr Smokey's Reward (AQHA). Mr Smokey's Reward carries the bloodlines of Zippo Pine Bar and Coy's Bonanza. Doc's Serena Act (Bee's Doc Holiday - Navajo's Class Act) is a leopard Appaloosa who throws colour. This filly will make an excellent all around horse or broodmare. (PEI)

Flashy 1/2 Morgan filly is waiting for a good home. She should mature to 15 hh and will make a super English horse. 13 months old. Sire: Riverbreeze Spirit. Dam: Midnight Sky. She has good conformation and is very smart and willing to learn. She's worth a look! (NB)

1996 Sundowner four horse slant. Bought in 1998 - was on the lot for two years. All aluminum with weekend package - sink, hot water, shower, stove and lots of extras. (NS)

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

Canada's Mike Winter Third at Camino Real Three Day Event

Winter, riding Tully Mars owned by Joanne MacCartney, was sitting in ninth with a penalty score of 60.8 following the first phase of dressage.  With one of only two clear cross country rides, Winter, 26, and the American-bred thoroughbred-cross moved into third place, adding no penalties to their dressage score.  In the final phase of stadium jumping, Winter jumped clearly, as did the other two leaders, leaving the top three placings unaltered. More on the event...

Upcoming Events

May 17:    Greater Moncton Horse Club meeting at 7:30 pm. Equine Sports Massage Demonstration with Debbie Goodwin at Spruce Hollow Corral, 199 Lutes Rd, Steeves Mountain. Members Free. Non-members $2. Contact Gerri Folkins: 506-387-4447

May 18-20:    Spring Equestrian Festival (Class 5), Windsor Exhibition Grounds, Windsor, NS. Contact Lisa Hines: 902-798-8759

May 19:    Dressage/Combined Test Schooling Show, Venture Stables, PEI. Judge: Michael Gallagher. Organized by Horse Trials PEI and PEI CADORA. Contact Theresa Mellish: ktm.mellish@pei.sympatico.ca 

May 19:    Trailer Loading Clinic with Jeremy Hoyt at Galbraith Stables, Browns Flat, NB. $40. Canteen service will be available. Contact: baily@nb.sympatico.ca or 506-468-2953

May 19:    Evangeline Trail Rides and Mountain Top Stock Farms 5th Anniversary Party at 1039 Black Hole Rd, Canning, NS. 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Trail rides, lead rides, wagon rides, demonstrations, games. Yard sale tables available ($5 each). Evening barn dance by Smooth Sailing. Contact: 902-582-3365

May 19:    Horse, tack, and equipment auction at Cumberland County Exhibition Grounds, Oxford, NS. Contact Andy Carter, Leicester, NS: 902-667-6163

May 19-20:    East Coast Barrel Racing featuring gymkhana horses from throughout the Maritimes, New England, and Quebec. Beautiful facilities including a 46-stall barn. Perfect footing in the competition ring. The outstanding Saturday evening barbecue will be repeated again this year. Divisions for small fry, ponies, youth, amateur, and open. Wrangler is one of the featured sponsors and will be giving away jeans during the weekend! Contact Carolyn Wanamaker: clwanama@mccain.ca or 506-273-3539.

May 19-20:    Cape Breton Western Riders Show at CB Exhibition Grounds. Judge: Gaeton LaRoche. Halter, Showmanship, Horsemanship, Equitation, Hack, Hunter, Reining, Gymkhana, Pleasure Driving, Western & English. Contact Anne Cantwell: 902-674-2936

May 19-21:    MQHA Spring Jubilee Quarter Horse Show at Princess Louise Show Centre, Sussex, NB. This show will offer something for everyone and is sure to launch the 2001 show season in fine style. $600 added Showmanship Challenge, Open Hunter Under Saddle, and Non-Pro Western Pleasure. General Information, Show Rules, and Class List. Contact Cindy Swetnam: 506-849-3653 or Larry Atkinson: 506-383-8374

May 20:    Cross-Country Jump Building Clinic with Michael Gallagher, Strathgartney Equestrian Park, Bonshaw, PEI. No charge. Everyone welcome. No experience necessary. Contact Susan Dohoo: dohoo@islandtelecom.com 

May 21:    Cape Breton Western Riders Clinic with Gaeton LaRoche at CB Exhibition Grounds. Contact Anne Cantwell: 902-674-2936

May 25-27:    Tri-Breed Horse Show (Appaloosa, Arabian, Morgan), Windsor, NS. Arabian: Class 7 CEF Show. Contact Cheryl Williams (Arab): 902-798-9735. Contact Shoneth Salsman (Morgan): 902-538-3283

May 26:    Past Time Farm Spring Show #1 (Class 8). Past Time Farm, New Glasgow, NS. Contact Kathryn Fraser: 902-928-2244

May 26:    Hampton Pleasure Driving Club clinic and rookie pleasure drive at Jean Northrup's. Bring lunch - potluck after drive. Even though there will be a short rookie drive, this day is open to both experienced horses and drivers - clinic will be for both. Contact Jean Northrup: 506-832-0909

May 26:    Birchlane Stables WHA Show. Winsloe, PEI. Contact John McAssey: 902-368-1113

May 26-27:    "Reach for Harmony" colt starting clinic with Jim Durling. Equine Excellence, Mount Uniacke, NS.  $150 per horse. 902-866-3111

May 26-27:    Barrel and Pole clinic with Ed Grant. Open to beginners and seasoned riders. This two day clinic will be at the Annapolis Valley Exhibition Grounds in Lawrencetown, NS. $125. Contact Janice Bennett: janicebennett6@netscape.net or 902-538-8233

May 27:    CHAPS General Meeting. 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the Lantz Fire Hall.

May 27:    Past Time Farm Spring Show #2 (Class 8). Past Time Farm, New Glasgow, NS. Contact Kathryn Fraser: 902-928-2244

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.

2001 Talent Squad Criteria Announced by Jump Canada

The Talent Squad is a means of recognizing up-and-coming horse/rider combinations with the potential to become future members of the Canadian Show Jumping Team.  To be eligible for the Talent Squad program, riders must be a Canadian citizen, 16 years of age or older and must never have competed in Nations' Cup, World Cup Final, Olympic Games or World Championship competition. The criteria and competitions...

Horse Quote for the Week

Powerful loin, and quarter wide,
Grace and majesty allied,
Basic power - living force -
Equine king - the Clydesdale horse.
~ Anonymous, "The Clydesdale Horse"

Rugged Lark Devotee Wins Foal

The contest drew entries from all over the United States and included entries from poets, children and lifelong fans. Participants were asked, in 150 words or less, to describe their favorite part of the newly-released book "America's Super Horse, The Story of Rugged Lark." More on this unusual contest...

Horses in Unexpected Places

Think your horse has become a bit portly over the winter? I know mine has... but it could be worse! The 'World's Largest Horse' was reported to be 21 hand high Percheron that weighed 3,940 pounds. How would you like that feed bill?! Check out his photo (taken in 1903)!

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