e-Rider

Vol. 3, Issue 48               e-Rider             Wednesday, 21 November 2001

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In this issue of e-Rider

Atlantic Rider of the Week

Chantal Houle and Obvious Tee Jay, a nine-year old Quarter Horse gelding from Sunset Stables in St. Andrews, NB. Chantal had a great year of showing at MQHA and open shows. Next year will see the pair in showmanship, halter and showmanship!  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  

Lauren Hayes Wins Jump Canada National Talent Squad Championships

Following her victories in both Phase I and II of the Talent Squad Championship on Nov. 10 and 11 at the Royal Horse Show in Toronto, Lauren Hayes of Cheltenham, ON, has earned a trip to observe the 2002 World Cup Final in Leipzig, GER, May 1-5, 2002. Hayes, riding Avalanche, a 10-year-old Swiss Warmblood gelding, easily won both classes to capture the Jump Canada National Talent Squad Championships. Talent squad...

Atlantic Canada Show Results

Any show results left over? What about year end awards? Send them to us: donna@atlanticrider.com!

Sweepings...

Susanne and Mariann Mortensen have bought their first horse, named Durango. He is a five year old bay from Beaver Brook Stables and will be boarded at Western Riding School. Good luck in the further training and riding of Durango. (NF)

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Nova Scotia Bred Quarter Horse Wins at World!

One Hot Krymsun was born, bred and raised by well-known Nova Scotia horseman, Herb Best. He was sold after the lunge line class at the American Quarter Horse Congress in 2000. Last week he won the 2-Year Old Western Pleasure Class at the World Championship Quarter Horse Show! One Hot Krymsun is sired by Invitation Only and out of Krymsun Jet Set. Nova Scotian horse wins...

The Best of the Forum

Brain bucket? Hard hat? Mushroom head? How do you feel about helmets? It's a hot topic on the forum this week:
What is everyone’s opinion on approved helmets? I show CEF hunter and I’ve noticed that not many people have them. My mom bought one for me when they first came out and although they are very safe, they are bulky and unattractive. A lot of people are still wearing the sleek black or brown helmets with the clear chin strap that look 100% better but yet they don’t offer as much protection. I know you’re not judged on what helmet you wear (this isn’t a big concern of mine!!), but I’m just wondering what other people think.... Check out the replies and give your opinion!

Christmas Shopping? We Can Help!

AtlanticRider.com hats are available in time for Christmas giving. These super-comfortable black hats are embroidered with the AtlanticRider.com logo. Great for covering up 'helmet head' and for wearing to town! $15 (plus tax). Email us to order!

This Week's Featured Classifieds

1 pair of Pikeur breeches, in good condition, about size 26 or 28, $20, also, Millers jeans, with black leather seat, size 30, $25. Both in excellent condition. Buyer pays shipping. (NF)

Bomb proof Clyde/QH mare for lease through winter and part lease for spring-fall, owner has no time for horse at present (university courses and five kids). Horse is stabled in Fredericton area with miles and miles of safe trails available. Owner of stable rides nearly everyday and loves company on the trails. Lady is 100% bombproof with any level rider, but requires someone with horse knowledge to handle her. (NB)

Two horse trailer in good condition. High enough for a 17 hh horse. Easy to haul. Nearly new floor with mats. $2500 OBO. (NS)

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

Upcoming Events

November 24 - 25:    PEI CADORA Kur Clinic with Joanna Crilly, CEF Medium Level Judge, CEF Level 2 Coach, and co-owner of Kars Riding School, Ottawa. She has a diploma of Western and African Music from University of Ghana and McGill University. Fee is $80 for two days. For further information contact Cindy Matheson: 902-892-8537 or Ron Stewart: 902-569-2827.

December 15:    Evangeline Trail Rides Second Annual Christmas Barn Party. 4:00 pm. Band, eggnog, and apple cider. Dress warmly!

December 15:    Massage therapy clinic with Linda Forbes. Tannic Farm near Riverview, NB. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. $25, lunch included. Contact Colleen Maloney: 506-372-4939.

December 27-28:    Dressage Clinic with Sue Fraser, Level III Dressage Coach. Baie Verte. Call Bonnie for details: 506-538-2868.

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

Some people think horses are dumb. Ability and intelligence are in all horses, regardless of breed. Their so-called stupidity stems from our poor communication. Training a horse is like drawing a picture. The better I draw the picture, the better the communication. If I'm drawing a horse in pencil, I've communicated something. If I add crayon to my drawing, you can then tell that the horse I've drawn is a Palomino. Does that mean that you've gotten smarter? No. It means that I've become a better communicator.
~ John Lyons, with Sinclair Brown, Lyons on Horses

Horses in Unexpected Places

What a coincidence! Last week, Foxy Lil Hotrodder, a.k.a.”Kate,” carried Bill Horton of Grundy Center, Iowa, to fifth place in amateur dally team roping-heeling. What’s interesting is that this was the second time the chestnut mare was present to collect a fifth place medal in heeling at the World Show …sort of.

At the 1991 World Show, Bill and Kate’s dam, Miss Foxy Straw, finished fifth in amateur heeling. At that time, Miss Foxy Straw was pregnant with Kate.  “I doubt that many horses competing at the World Show have repeated a performance that occurred before they were born,” wrote Bill’s wife, Jennifer, in an e-mail to America’s Horse Weekly.

 

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