e-Rider

Vol. 3, Issue 39               e-Rider             Wednesday, 19 September 2001

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In this issue of e-Rider

Our hearts go out to those who have been touched by the horrific events in the US this week.
Our thoughts are with the victims of the tragedies.

All New Riders' Forum!

We are delighted to announce the arrival of an all new riders' forum! Join the discussion on any of the following topics:

Atlantic Rider of the Week

Clinton Lewis and Winsome Quixote had a great week at the Annapolis Valley Exhibition in Lawrencetown, NS. After walking away with four cheques at the Baxters' Cattle Company Team Penning event held on Tuesday evening, the team penner and gymkhana rider decided to try his first Pleasure class. He entered his penning mare, Winsome Quixote, in the two CEF Pleasure classes and won both! He also placed 3rd in Western Riding, 2nd in Command, and 1st in Trail, giving him a six point lead... and a new cooler! Congratulations Clinton and Winny!  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  

Versatility Ranch Horse Class Makes Debut in January

The Versatility Ranch Horse Competition will be multi-faceted -each entry in the competition MUST compete in all five of the featured classes. The focus will be on the all-around horse and being well dressed isn't a requirement. In fact, silver on bridles and saddles is discouraged as is hoof polish and braided manes. Versatile ranch horses...

Unusual Cravings...

This week you told us about horses that enjoy leather gloves, birthday cake, banana-nut granola bars, peanut butter cookies,      What's your horse's favorite (unusual) snack food? Let us know and have a chance to win in our new contest!

Atlantic Canada Show Results

The show season is wrapping up, and we are pleased to post results from shows throughout the region. Send them to: donna@atlanticrider.com. 

Dressage Canada Announces Team Administrator

The Board of Dressage Canada is pleased to announce that Ms Kimberly Goodyear has accepted the position of Team
Administrator for the 2001/2002 competitive years.  Ms Goodyear will work with other members of the Team Advisory Council, the high performance subcommittee of Dressage Canada, to develop and prepare Canadian dressage riders for international competitions. New administrator...

Sweepings...

Congratulations to Jim Durling, who has qualified two horses - Twist of Excellence and his son, Designed By Twist - for the Reining Canada Cup. Liam NcNeil, of Cape Breton, will also be competing.

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

2001 Swarovski World Cup Dressage Canadian League Standings

The top 5 horse and rider combinations will compete in the Grand Prix at the Swarovski World Cup Dressage Canadian League Final at the Royal Winter Fair, Toronto, Ontario, November 7-8, 2001. The top 4 placed horse and rider combinations from the Grand Prix will then go on to compete in the Grand Prix Freestyle. The standings as of September 17th...

This Week's Featured Classifieds

Out of the Blue is a 13.2 black pony gelding. He has shown successfully in medium pony hunters, pony pleasure and medal, He recently won pony hunter champion at the Old Home Week CEF show and also won pony pleasure reserve champion. He has a big heart and lots of potential. Always in the ribbions, never stops. He is bomb proof and easy to ride. He trailers, clips and does auto changes. Don't miss this one!!! (PEI)

Handsome 16hh Quarter Horse/Paint. Shown successfully; C.E.F., english flat (winning 2 hack championships in the past 2 shows) Champion Hack Horse as well as Champion Baby Hunter for the Cumberland County and Westmorland Hunter/Jumper circuit (2001), over fences (champion beginner hunter 2001) and some eventing (winner of division 2000).Easy to load, bathe, lead. A pleasure to have in the barn. Ideal for all aspects of english riding. Has been used in lessons for intermediate riders. Loves hacking, showing, X-country and people. (NS)

Looking for pinto/paint mare or gelding 15.2 to 16 hands. 4 to 8 yrs of age. Should be able to walk, trot, and canter. This horse would be for a novice rider. Does not have to be registered but should be sound. Will be ridden english so should have fairly long stride. Will be given lots of tlc and will have stablemates. Would prefer no blue eyes but will consider. Would like one reasonably priced. (NB)

Looking for Used Ladies Western Show clothes. In good shape only. ALSO LOOKING FOR: Used English or Western Saddle in good condition. (NF)

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

Upcoming Events

September 20:    Greater Moncton Horse Club monthly meeting at the Coliseum Agrena. 8:00 pm. Contact Gerri Folkins: 506-387-4447

September 21-23:    Hants County Exhibition (Class 3), Windsor, NS. Contact David Coomes: 902-798-0000 or 902-798-2314

September 22-23:    MQHA Autumn Classic Quarter Horse Show, Princess Louise Show Centre, Sussex, NB. Futurities: Stallion Service Sale Weanling Halter ($1337 added); Open Weanling Halter ($600 added); Stallion Service Sale Yearling Lunge Line ($300); Stallion Service Sale 2 & 3 Year Old Snaffle Bit ($500 added); Novice Western Pleasure ($600 added); and Two Year Old Walk-Jog ($500 added). Contact Cindy Swetnam: 506-849-3653 or Larry Atkinson: 506-383-8374

September 22-23:    6th Annual Fall Horse Show at Venture Stables, Freetown, PEI. Class lists for Western, English, Gymkhana, and Miniature Horses. Check out their website or contact Julia Cameron: 902-887-2571 (until September 1st) or 902-887-2903 (after September 1st).

September 22-23:    Gymkhana Jackpot, St. Isidore, NB. $2000 added. Classes for everyone - barrel racing, pole bending, relay race, pick up rider, and dash for cash. Contact Sally King: 902-667-3776 or Norman Blanchard: 506-727-6803.

September 23:    ACTRA Sanctioned Judged Pleasure Ride, Camp Cheputneicook, Scotch Ridge, NB. 17 miles, limit 25 participants. Contact Marilyn Linton: 506-466-3225 or Susan Hovey: 506-466-5144

September 23:    CHAPS horse show. Contact Kim: corridorhorseandponysociety@hotmail.com 

September 23:    Strathgartney Autumn Horse Trials, Strathgartney Equestrian Park, Bonshaw, PEI. CEF Primary Competition. Entry, starter, pre-training, training divisions. Prize money for each division, many specialty prizes. Contact Judy Simms: jsimms@upei.ca. 

September 23:    Stanley Fair Light Horse Show at the Stanley Agrena, Stanley, NB. Begins at 9:00 am, rain or shine. Fun show for all riders and spectators. Contact 506-367-1908

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.

Horse Quote for the Week

The wise horseman studies all he can regarding different methods of training, teaching, and riding, provided they are in accord with the fundamental principles followed by all good horsemen. Then he applies them according to the type of horse he is riding and the circumstances.
~ Margaret Cabell Self, Riding With Mariles

Horses in Unexpected Places

A different sort of horsepower for CAA!?! The Fall 2001 issue of Journey Magazine turns the spotlight on New Brunswick's Broadleaf Guest Ranch in the feature Relax & Enjoy the Ride. "Imagine taking a leisurely ride by horseback through scenic trails, absorbing the natural beauty of the fall colours, returning to a luxurious country lodge and enjoying a pedicure before dipping your finger into some boiled icing from a chocolate cake." aaaaaahhhhh.... yes, I can imagine it. Sign me up!

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