e-Rider

Vol. 3, Issue 03               e-Rider             Wednesday, 17 January 2001

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Rider of the Week

This week's team is Jill Maynard and Touch the Illusion. Jill has become an accomplished rider in both English and Western events. The Greater Moncton Horse Club recently awarded her Junior High Point Grand Champion for the 2000 show season. Congratulations Jill! 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  

Triple Crown Winner Euthanized

More than 20 years after becoming the last winner of thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown, Affirmed still provides the standard to which other horses are measured. Affirmed, the handsome chestnut colt who won the Triple Crown in 1978 in riveting stretch duels with Alydar, was euthanized Friday following months of leg problems. He was 26. Photo and more about Affirmed.

NS Rider Racing All Over the Map!

Congratulations to Edwin Cameron of Tatamagouche, NS who has been competing successfully in the NAS HORSE RACING Circuit. Edwin was the winner of the 2D Open Finals on his horse, Less Return with a time of 15.391 winning a purse of $3445.20 US in Memphis, Tennessee. This was a new combination of horse and rider, only a few weeks together. Photo and story...

Paso Fino Horse Association Continues With Unprecedented Growth

For the eighth consecutive year the Paso Fino Horse Association has shown a steady membership growth. The 2000 Membership Year revealed a 7% increase over the previous year bringing the membership to 8,140. More about the Paso Fino Association.

Sweepings...

Congratulations to Rachel Roy of Moncton, NB on achieving her CEF Level 1 Western Coaching Certificate. Rachel currently teaches students at D&J Stables and Ammon Stables, both just outside Moncton. Rachel has shown on the Quarter Horse circuit form many years, but is now heavily involved in the Reining Circuit. She plans to show again this year with Mr. Tyrone Redford and her new reining filly, JDF Dreamy Whiz, will be making her reining debut! To say that this lady is "busy" would be an understatement! Congratulations Rachel!

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! 

Nova Scotia/Newfoundland Pony Club Finalist for 'Sport Association of the Year'

The Nova Scotia/Newfoundland Pony Club was presented with a lovely trophy, which was accepted by National Director, Carollyn Crewe. Carollyn was also receiving recognition for ten years of volunteer service in sports. The details...

This Week's Featured Classifieds

Looking for shoulder guard (size medium) or full sheet made from the same material as the shoulder guard (size 76-78). Do you know of a tack store that sells them? Linda: lndpike@nf.sympatico.ca or 709-368-4402 (NF)

Circle "D" Western Saddle. Mahogany colour with some silver. 15" seat. $550.  Michelle: 506-372-4006 (Moncton, NB)

Prince, is an eight-year old Welsh pony. 12.2 hh. He can walk, trot and canter. Great with kids - safe, quiet, and sound. Good Pony Club prospect. No vices. Mary Nickerson: 902-542-0685 (NS)

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.

Dressage Canada Announces 2001 Short and Long Lists

Dressage Canada is pleased to announce its short and long-listed athletes for 2001. The qualifying period to be listed was December 1, 1999, to November 30, 2000. The lists...

Upcoming Events

January 10 - February 28:    The Responsible Horse Owner II Course with Roz Moskovits of Hearthstone Equestrian. Wednesday Evenings, 6:30-8:30 pm at NSAC Campus, Bible Hill, NS. Contact Centre for Continuing & Distance Education: ce_info@nsac.ns.ca or 902-893-6666

January 20 - 21:    Kingsridge Equestrian Centre hosts a Jim Durling clinic. Open to riders of all ages; school horses available. Canteen. Limited space available. Small fee for auditing. Contact Mary, Brian or Tara Nickerson: 902-542-0685

January 20 - 21:    Dressage Clinic with Susan Fraser, CEF Level III Coach. Hosted by Baie Verte Horse Club in Baie Verte, NB. Contact Bonnie: 506-538-2868

January 23:    Fredericton Therapeutic Riding Association holds their Annual General Meeting in the Investor's Group Boardroom. 7:00 pm. Contact: carterruth@fga.nb.ca or 506-455-0510

January 27-28:    Kingsridge Equestrian Centre hosts a Susan Fraser Clinic. School horses available. Canteen. Limited space available. Small fee for auditing. Contact Mary, Brian or Tara Nickerson: 902-542-0685

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.

2000/2001 L'Annee Hippique

Profiling the year in equestrian sport, L'Annee Hippique provides a detailed report of the competition season. At almost 500 pages, every FEI discipline is covered including show jumping, dressage, three day eventing, endurance and driving. Feature articles and breeding profiles also make for excellent reading. Book review of L'Annee Hippique.

Reward Offered For Stolen Saddles

On Tuesday, January 16th, between 11:00 am and 1:30 pm, two saddles were stolen from Deanna Phelan's barn, near Fredericton, NB. One was a 16 1/2" Devaceau (French) saddle, the other was a 16" Ian Millar Collegiate. Please contact Deanna if you have any information. A reward of $1000 is offered for information leading to the return of the saddles.

Horse Quote for the Week

Lived in his saddle, loved the chase, the course,
And always, ere he mounted, kiss'd his horse.
~ William Cowper, "Conversations"

Ted's Tack Shop Jumper Series

Donna Chambers, of Ted's Tack Shop, is shown presenting the Championship saddle to the series winner, Danica Cooke. More...

Record Prize Money to Highlight 2001 Cosequin Winter Equestrian Festival 

World-class equestrian action begins in 2001 with the Cosequin Winter Equestrian Festival in Florida, January 24-April 8, with record prize money of $3 million which will be awarded over the ten-week series to jumper, hunter, and dressage rider. Planning for - or dreaming of - a Florida vacation? Check out the details for this series.

Horses in Unexpected Places

Next Wednesday, CBC's On the Road Again will feature Seaside Stables on Route 10 in Bay Bulls, NF. Seaside offers trail rides in summer and sleigh rides in winter. They plan to begin offering overnight trail rides in Summer 2001. In a region where hay goes for $5 - $5.50 per bale, John and Rosemary Tee are very dedicated to horses in general, and their draft crosses in particular. Planning a trip to Newfoundland? For a riding adventure, contact the Tees at 709-334-3701. Don't forget to check out On the Road Again next Wednesday night!

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