e-Rider

Vol. 3, Issue 13               e-Rider             Wednesday, 21 March 2001

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In this issue of e-Rider

 

Rider of the Week

Carolyn Dohoo and Destiny at a training level jump in the October clinic with Rob Stevenson. The picture shows a gorgeous fall day at the Strathgartney Equestrian Park, PEI.  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  

Here We Grow!

AtlanticRider is growing again! We are delighted to announce our new classified advertising system. Now you can post your ad, include a photo, or update your ad at a later date... and it will appear immediately! Looking for a trailer? New horse? Tractor? The new system allows us to notify you when an ad is posted in your chosen category - or you can search the ads to find just what you're looking for. Check out our new system and post your ad today!

Wondering what will happen to your current ad? The two systems will operate, side-by-side, until the end of April to give you time to post your ad on our new system. Please send us an email when your item is sold or when you post to the new system. Have you submitted an ad that hasn't been posted? Please post it yourself on the new system.

Maritime All Round Cowboy Championships

A competition never seen before in the Maritime Provinces. A true test of rider and horse, entrants will compete in five fast-paced and exciting events designed to show the versatility of the cow horse and cowboy. At the end of two days, the five top finalists will match their skills and prove just the top cowboy (or cowgirl) in the Maritimes really is! More information...

Sweepings...

Ben-Adhem Arabians congratulates Barb Cornelis on her purchase of Ben-Adhem Rose of Safir - a gray three-year old filly out of Rose of Fadjur (her last) and by Ben-Adhem Shalon (his last)... the end of an era. Barb plans on training this filly herself using the Parelli Method that she learned while in Australia. Congrats and good luck, Barb. I'm sure that you will thoroughly enjoy "Baby Rose."

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! 

Television for Horse People

HorseTV, a 24-hour television network dedicated to serving the needs of horse enthusiasts made its official debut in December. The satellite network, which is part of RFD-TV, is available to all DISH Network subscribers and promises educational, instructional, documentary, show and event programming devoted to owners, riders, breeders and devoted fans of horses and equestrian sports. More information....

This Week's Featured Classifieds

Zippressives Grace, 1989 registered QH mare. 15.3 hh, chestnut. Excellent conformation. Professionally trained. Shown Western and English pleasure. Excellent reining horse potential. Great bloodlines. Reduced for quick sale! $2500. Bruce: 902-890-2755 (NS)

Wanted: Mare in Newfoundland, around $1000. Ages between 1-10, a light or
dun color if possible. Nikki Stokes: cutie_nikki48@hotmail.com (NF)

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.

The "Silver Camera" for the Best Equestrian Photo of the Year 2000/2001

The CHIO Aachen, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) and the Sparkasse announce the contest "Best Equestrian photo of the Year" for which the award is presented on the occasion of CHIO Aachen from 23 to 17 June 2001. The details...

World's Best: Show at Zada Enterprises, LLC WEF Dressage Classic

It has been an impressive week so far during the Zada Enterprises LLC WEF Dressage Classic, part of the Cosequin Winter Equestrian Festival at Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club.  The 50 year-old Dressage Veteran, Betsy Steiner of Charlottesville, VA captured the
USET Prix St. George on Hilltop's Giotto with a score of 66.917%. More...

More from the 2001 Cosequin Winter Equestrian Festival

Upcoming Events

March 24:    Showmanship Clinic with Rachel Roy at Ammon Stables, 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Sponsored by the Greater Moncton Horse Club. Clipping, grooming, and showmanship. Members free. Non-members $3. Contact Gerri Folkins: 506-387-4447.

March 24:    Annual General Meeting and Awards Banquet of the Nova Scotia Equestrian Federation. 12:30 pm at the Westin Hotel, Halifax, NS. Tickets are $25. Contact NSEF: 902-425-5450 extension 333.

March 24 - 25:    Baxters' Cattle Company Team Cattle Penning Clinic at 14 Wing Equestrian Centre (formerly Greenwood Saddle Club). Contact Scott or Cheryl: b.cow.co@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-679-2879

March 31:    Hunter/Jumper Clinic with Deanna Phelan at Saddlebrook Stables, Moncton, NB. Cost $40 + HST for 75 minutes instruction. Pre-registration required. Spectator tickets also available. Drop in to Saddlebrook or call 506-383-4676 to purchase tickets.

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.

More Cancellations Due to Foot and Mouth Disease

The number of European horse events cancelled continues to mount. Fear of hoof and mouth disease has forced the cancellation or postponement of seventeen more events. The list...

Horse Quote for the Week

The wagon rests in winter, the sleigh in summer, the horse never.
~ Yiddish Proverb

Horses in Unexpected Places

Ever dreamed of visiting the Kentucky Horse Park? Among other things, it is the new home of the American Horse Shows Association. The Kentucky Horse Park is one of the most beautiful equestrian locations in the world - set in the heart of Kentucky's bluegrass country. Now you can visit the Kentucky Horse Park virtually - through a video on the AHSA website.

 

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