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Vol. 3, Issue 30               e-Rider             Wednesday, 18 July 2001

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In this issue of e-Rider

Atlantic Rider of the Week

Lauren Johnson and Tazrullah
are from Brookfield, NS. This picture was taken at last year's NS Provincial Exhibition where they won Horse Hunter Sweepstakes. This year, the Johnson family is awaiting the arrival a foal from Tazrulla, sired by Imaincasentmale. Lauren is currently testing for her "B" level in Pony Club.  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  

World-Class Reining Cup Comes to Nova Scotia

The featured class will be the Reining Canada Cup qualifier, sponsored by Reining Canada with a total purse of $7500. This class is open to 10 riders from the Maritimes and any other rider named on the Reining Canada long list of the top 125 money earners in Canada. The top seven finishers of this class will be eligible to compete in the Canada Cup final in London, Ontario in September. Canada's reining team for international competition will be chosen at this show. It has recently been reported that the Canadian Team won the gold medal at the Nations' Cup, an international competition held in June in New Jersey. Canada Cup reining comes to Nova Scotia...

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 Slides into Blainville Equestrian Park

From July 12-15, the excitement of Reining slides into Blainville.  The event will see cowboys and quarter horses vying for over $25,000 in prize money and trying to qualify for the prestigious Reining Canada Cup. Reining at Blainville...

Réjean Lévesque Wins Reining Compeition at Blainville

Quebec's Réjean Lévesque won the $5,500 Snaffle Bit Quebec Performance reining competition at la Classique
internationale de Blainville on July 14. More on Lévesque's win...

Two Quebec Reiners Tie for the Win in the $10 000 Reining Canada Cup Qualifier

Patrice St-Onge and François Gauthier finished tied for the win in the Reining Canada Cup Qualifier held July 15 at
Blainville Equestrian Park. Details on the tie...

Sweepings...

Congratulations to Melissa Branton on the purchase of a new horse (June 3rd)! Her new S.T.B. gelding is eleven years old and is living at Cloverdale Farms. (NF)

Got great barn gossip? Share it with us by sending to donna@atlanticrider.com! 

Canadian Representatives For FEI World Breeding Championships

Dressage Canada is pleased to announce that five exceptional young horses have been nominated to represent Canada at the 2001 World Breeder's Championship for Dressage Horses. The Championship will be held this year in Verden, Germany, from August 8 - 12. In 2000, Canada was represented in this competition by Quantumtyme, an Oldenburg gelding ridden and owned by Evi Strasser, who finished fourth place in the world in the five-year-old division. FEI World Breeding Championships...

This Week's Featured Classifieds

Mr. Sandman - large Palomino pony, 4 years old, 14.1 hh. Used in Pony Club summer camp, and has show ring experience - shown successfully in Walk/Trot by 10 year old girl. Well started over X-rails in both Stadium & Cross-country - very willing jumper. Will make good Pony Club or 4H prospect. (NB)

Kelsey Rose (standarbred) is a grandaughter of Jade Prince. She has never been raced on the track but is a very good mother and would make an excelent broodmare. She can be riden english but needs and experienced rider. Great trail horse. (PEI)

Chick's Tattle Tail. This Appaloosa mare is 15hh. Bay with color. Has been ridden English and Western. Trails fine. Loads, clips, ties. Feet are shod, good with farrier and vet. Shown successfully.

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

American Flag Flies on Opening Day of the Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament

The Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament opened in Ottawa with Michael Dorman of the United States taking top honours in the Modified Jumper competition. Dorman, based in Pennsylvania, bested the 16-horse field by posting a
clear round aboard Quriel.  Riding the eight-year-old Belgian-bred gelding, Dorman was able to leave all of the obstacles up in the fastest time of 63.49 seconds. More...

Canada Has Promising Win at the Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament

Canada's Hugh Graham won the Modified Jumper class from a strong field of international entries at the Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament in Ottawa, ON. More about Graham's win...

Canada's John Pearce Wins Welcome Stake at Capital Classic

With his Sydney Olympic partner, the 16-year-old Jamco's Vagabond, Pearce put in the fastest clear round in the jump-off with a time of 46.17 seconds.  Pearce was riding two of the three horses that advanced to the jump-off over the challenging course set by Finland's Aki Ylanne.  The course designer was hoping to see six horses advance to the jump-off, however a triple combination at the end of the track proved to be the nemesis of many competitors. More on Pearce's Capital Classic win...

Hot Favourite Yann Candele Wins Speed Derby at Capital Classic

Heavily favoured to win the $35,000 Casino de Hull Speed Derby, Yann Candele of France did not disappoint the crowds at the Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament. More...

Jay Hayes Captures $70,000 Grand Prix at Capital Classic

Canadian Olympian Jay Hayes won eastern Canada's richest grand prix event, the $70,000 Big Ben Memorial Grand Prix,
Presented by Jaguar, at the Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament. The details...

Upcoming Events

July 15-20:    Residential Riding Camp at Horse Power Hotel, Tatamagouche. Contact Alan or Sarah: 902-657-0424

July 16-20:    Valley Horse & Saddle Club annual week long clinic with Rebecca Miller. Clinic will take place at the club grounds in Bairdsville, NB. 46 stall barn, 2 riding rings, lots of fun. Fee: $50 + club membership for the week! Bedding provided. Contact Heather Findlay: hfindlay@nbnet.nb.ca or 506-392-5947

July 16-20:    Summer Camp at Ben-Adhem Arabians, Sussex, NB. Kids will love 'horsin' around' at the fun-filled summer camps. Contact Ben-Adhem Arabians: hodgsmin@nbed.nb.ca or 506-433-4756

July 20:    Haying month BBQ at George and Janet Hazen's - without the horses. Contact George Hazen: 506-832-7779

July 21:    CHAPS fund-raising car wash at the Elmsdale Irving Mainway.

July 21:    Hobby Horse Farm Summer Dressage Show #1 (Class 8). Hobby Horse Farm, Coldbrook, NS. Contact Sandy Chaisson: schiasson@redrunner.com or 902-453-9615

July 21-22: Maritime Miniature Horse Extravaganza at Venture Stables, PEI. Expecting entries from all over Eastern Canada and maybe even a few from the US. For more information on this exciting show, check out their website: Maritime Miniature Horses

July 21-22:    Miramichi Summer Classic Show in Napan, NB (just minutes from Miramichi City). Classes include English, Western and Games. High point award, cash prizes. Stalls, canteen, trailer hook-ups, and showers on grounds. Contact: Hannah Searle: hannahse@nbnet.nb.ca or 506-773-1102

July 21-22:    Olga Comeau Clinic at Ohio Lake Equestrian Centre. Olga is the first graduate Senior Centred Riding Instructor in Canada. She is a certified TTeam Practitioner and a recognized Therapeutic Touch Practitioner. Contact Nadine: 902-863-6843

July 21-22:    Valley Horse & Saddle Club two-day horse show. Featuring a complete small fry (walk/trot) division for kids 10 and under. Small fry classes include barrels, poles, trail, pleasure, equitation, and showmanship. Other divisions include hack, western, low hunter, low jumper, equitation, and gymkhana. Contact Carolyn Wanamaker: clwanama@mccain.ca or 506-273-3539

July 21-22:    Pictou County Light Horse Club Quarter Horse Show, Pictou NS. Judge for July 21st is James Baker. Judge for July 22nd is Scott Buckwalter. Stall fees: $15 straight, $25 box (per day). Grounds fee: $10 per day. Contact Pam Smith: 902-396-5985

July 22:    Reunion Arabian Show, Lawrencetown, NS. Contact Delle Deswart: delle.deswart@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-825-4974

July 22:     Hobby Horse Farm Summer Dressage Show #2 (Class 8). Hobby Horse Farm, Coldbrook, NS. Contact Sandy Chaisson: schiasson@redrunner.com or 902-453-9615

July 22:    SNB Team Penning, Princess Louise Show Centre, Sussex, NB.

July 25-26:    Jen Hamilton Jumping Clinic at Fairwind Farm Equestrian Centre, Pomquet, Antigonish County, NS. Contact Mary Lew: 902-386-2200

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.

Eventing High Performance Selection Committee Announces Travel Grant Recipients

Eventing High Performance Selection Committee announced that the following four riders will receive travel grants to
compete at the prestigious CCI**** Burghley, Aug. 31 to Sept 2, 2001, and Blenheim, Sept. 6-9, 2001, Three Day Events in England: Stuart Black, Yves Landry, Penny Rowland, and Graeme Thom. More information...

Horse Quote for the Week

The rider, being the senior partner, has to make all efforts to learn the language of the horse, and to speak to him by means of that dialect.
~ Lt. Col. A.L. d'Endrody, Give Your Horse A Chance

Brown Still Tops Canadian League World Cup Standings

World Cup rookie, Melissa Brown of Claremont, ON, is still holding down the top spot in the Canadian World Cup standings. Since her big win at CSI-W Bromont, June 25, 2001, Brown has been the leader in the World Cup point race, only sharing the number one position briefly with veteran show jumper Mac Cone. The rest of the standings...

Win Free Cover Page Advertising!

AtlanticRider is conducting a survey of stable owners across Atlantic Canada. The information will be kept confidential and completing the form gives you a chance to win a month of free cover page advertising (a $150 value!). Complete our survey today!

Taylor Tops Canadian League Swarovski Dressage World Cup Standings

With only three competitions remaining, Andrea Taylor of BC, is holding down top spot in the Canadian League Swarovski
Dressage World Cup points. Taylor and her horse Dior have a strong lead with 47.5 points. Dressage World Cup Standings...

Horses in Unexpected Places

Think speed, power, presence, and tradition. This is your chance to name a show jumper! Submit your entry for the opportunity to name one of three Hannoverian Foals born at Spruce Meadows this spring. Carry on the tradition dictated by the centuries-old Hannoverian Stud book. The foal’s name must begin with the first letter of the sire’s name. Winners get great prizes - including a trip to Spruce Meadows in September! Get contest details and submit your entry! 

 

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