e-Rider

Vol. 4, Issue 8               e-Rider             Wednesday, 22 May 2002

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In this issue of e-Rider

Atlantic Rider of the Week

Stacey Armstrong and Commanding Officer
Stacey and "Fletch" starting showing together last show season. The Sussex, NB pair captured a 1st, 2nd and 5th at their first show! 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  

The AtlanticRider Family is Growing Again!

This week we welcome the Pictou County Light Horse Club to our AtlanticRider.com family. This lovely new website includes "What's Happening," "Club Membership Info," and a history of the club - in addition to some truly lovely photos. Check out the virtual PCLHC today!

Does your horse-related business have a website? Email us to find out how you can join the AtlanticRider.com family!

Equine Canada Announces New Approved Equine Medications

The Equine Canada Medications Committee and the National Rules Committee have jointly announced that the medications Ranitidine, Cimetidine, and Omeprazole have been added to the list of permitted medications for all disciplines. The Medications Committee recommended the amendments and the Rules Committee approved the
submission. The details...

Sweepings...

Congratulations to Tessa and Shannon de Roo, and Mary Smyth on the purchase of their new pony, Bonnie. Bonnie lives in Pouch Cove, NF and they will train her western. Look for them on the trails this summer!

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

Double World Cup Points Up for Grabs as Blainville Hosts First FEI ‘Coupe des Ameriques’

Expanded from the North American Dressage Championship concept, the prestigious FEI ‘Coupe des Ameriques’ will be presented in conjunction with the fourth annual CDI-W Dressage International de Blainville, presented by Swarovski Canada, and features $40,000 in prize money between the two competitions.  In addition, an Equine Canada (formerly CEF) national show will also be held. More about 'Coupe des Ameriques'...

The Best of the Forum

Many horse fans across Atlantic Canada have enjoyed the performances of the Lipizzaner Stallions over the past few weeks. The beautiful grey Lipizzaners and Andalusians put on a spectacular performance! A number of us were lucky enough to host them as 'barn guests' and get a closer look at them in the stalls our own beasts usually inhabit! Check out the comments and photos on the Riders' Forum.

Team Italy Earns the Gold!

On Saturday, May 18th all the twelve teams looking to qualify for the World Equestrian Games paraded together under one flag: the 'world reining flag.' Once again the stands were filled with reining enthusiasts cheering the riders from all over Europe and the Middle East as Directors of the discipline warmly welcomed the horses, the riders, the breeders and the public. More on World Equestrian Games reining...

Featured Classifieds

I am looking for a used pair of German-style prince of whales spurs (or a similar style, they are the kind with the rounded knob on the end), with a 1/2 or 3/4 inch neck. I am also looking for a pair of used spur straps. (NB)

16hh Bay QH/TB cross. Successfully shown English in 4-H, Pony Club and C.E.F.
-Has done it all: flat, dressage, eventing, cross-country...
-Hauls and loads well
-Quiet to work around
-Lots of show ring experience
An ideal horse for an experienced rider who would provide a good home. (NS)

Hi, I am looking for a quiet older horse for my mother, who has just began to ride. I have other horses so it must get along well with the others. Must be mare or gelding, and breed or height does not really matter. Also must be located in P.E.I. Price reasonable. Will be ridden on trails and in outdoor ring. (PEI)

Show quality suede equitation chaps with fringes. Size small and in excellent condition! Asking $85 (buyer pays shipping). (NF)

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

Chester Weber Chalks Up Win at CAI-B Bromont Driving Competition

Internationally renowned course designer Christian Iseli of Austria, who will also design the track at the 2002 World Single Championships later this year in France, designed the demanding marathon course, which included seven challenging ‘hazards’, or obstacles. The driving details...

Upcoming Events

May 25:    Combined Test/Dressage Schooling Show, organized by PEI CADORA and Horse Trials PEI at Venture Stables, Freetown, PEI. Contact Linda MacPhail: 902-566-3814 or Theresa Mellish: ktm.mellish@pei.sympatico.ca

May 25:    Central Nova Horse and Pony Association Show. Closes May 18th. Contact Sheri Morrehouse: 902-897-4755.

May 25:    Auction - Star Tack Inventory - everything must go! 10:00 am (rain date May 26th). 309 Route 121 Bloomfield, NB. Auctioneer: Wallace McNutt. Bring your lawn chair; canteen on site. Contact: quillart@nb.sympatico.ca or 506-674-1954.

May 25:    PEI Western Horse Association Show at Birch Lane Farm, Winsloe, PEI. Contact John McAssey: birchlane@pei.sympatico.ca or 902-368-1113

May 25-26:    Barrel Racing Clinic with Ed Grant. To be held at Lawrencetown Ex. grounds N.S. This is an excellent clinic to teach a new horse, or rider, the proper skills needed to compete in Barrel racing and Pole Bending, or to re-educate an experienced horse.  $125 stall and bedding included. Contact :  Janice 902-538-8233 or Dawn 902-538-0855.

May 25-26:    "Reach for Harmony" riding clinic with Jim Durling, Equine Excellence, Mount Uniacke, NS. $80, horses available. For further information: 902-866-3111.

May 26:    PEI Spring Horse Show at Birch Lane Farm, Winsloe, PEI. English classes with Hack, Hunter & Jumper Divisions, from cross-rail to 3'3". Horses and ponies. Contact Gidget Oxner: birchlane@pei.sympatico.ca or 902-368-1113

June 1:    24th Annual Charlottetown Pony Club Show at Livingstone Stables, East Royalty. Equine Canada Primary Show with judge Judy Covert, NS. EC memberships and passports not required. Flat, equitation and O/F classes. High Point trophies. Coolers for high point pony, junior and senior. Novice divisions for juniors, adults and novice horses. High Point Pony Club member award. Open to all competitors. Show secretary Bernie Field: 902-566-3914. Stabling Joan Livingstone: 902-894-8032.

June 1:    National Trail Day - come out and ride or drive so that you and your horse are counted!

June 1:    Open Show hosted by Paint Club. Contact Wendy Filmore: 506-756-3386.

June 1:    Memramcook Apple Blossom Festival Jackpot. Barrels, Poles & Dash for all divisions (Small Fry, Novice, Open). Contact Valleyview Paints: 506-758-1816.

June 6:    Kings County, NS 4-H Judging Night 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Livestock at Evangeline Trail Rides, non-livestock at Sheffield Mills Community Hall. Contact Crystal Sheffield: trailbos@ns.sympatico.ca. 

June 7-9:    Three-day wagon train: wagons, saddle horses, donkeys welcome. Contact Crystal Sheffield: trailbos@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-582-3365 or 902-679-7155

June 7-9:    Women's Retreat Weekend at Mandala Riding & Awareness Center, Hampton, NS. Reconnect with the earth and become more centred and grounded; enjoy the tranquility; spend time with horses; give riding a try! Facilitated by Olga Comeau. $120 includes delicious vegetarian meals. Arrive at supper on Friday, leave late Sunday afternoon.  Contact Olga Comeau: mandala@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-665-2101.

June 8:    Appt Auction Center - Home of the Largest Tack & Horse Auctions in the Maritimes. Exit 339 off TCH at Jemseg, NB. Auction begins at 1:00 pm. Contact Stuart and Laurie Appt: seaglow@nb.sympatico.ca or 506-488-2311

June 8:    Sunny Corner Farm Horse Show, Sussex, NB. Contact Sue Jack: 506-432-6486.

June 8:    Pictou County Light Horse Club fun show (open to all breeds). Contact Lori Hansen: 902-485-5133.

June 8:    (and 9th, if numbers warrant) Cross Country Jumping Clinic with Alexandra Beaton, Strathgartney Equestrian Park, Bonshaw, PEI. Contact Julie Christie: jchristie@upei.ca or 902-894-7332; or Laura Dear: wgoodwin@islandtelecom.com or 902-566-4699.

June 8-9:    Windsor Spring Draft Horse Show & Pull will be held at the Hants County Exhibition Grounds. Classes start 10:00 am Saturday. Line classes, team classes men's and ladies cart, Miniature Horse classes, obstacle class. Sunday 10:00 am start: unicorn, four, six, Haflinger demonstrations. Pull starts at 1:00 pm. Three classes - 20 foot pull. Contact Charles Levy: 902-798-2946.

June 8-9:    PEI CADORA show with FEI judge, Joan McCartney. Contact Cindy Matheson: 902-892-8537 or Ron Stewart: 902-569-2827.

June 8-9:    Special Event Team Cattle Penning Shows. Contact Baxters' Cattle Company: b.cow.co@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-679-2879.

June 8-9:    Turning Point Stables, Browns Flat, NB hosts their Summer Judged Pleasure Ride. 15-20 miles. This will be a no frills event, cost $20 and a donation to the pot luck. Contact Donna Lee Cole: jdc@nb.sympatico.ca or 506-468-2098.

June 8-9:    MBRA Special Event, Club Jackpot.  Salmon River Show Grounds.  5 divisions.  $1000.00  Stalls must be booked in advance.  Contact Elaine MacLean or Terry Bonang 902-435-4447

June 8-9:    WHOA Cape Breton hosts its first show at the Cape Breton Farmers Exhibition Grounds, North Sydney. Judge: Derek Hanscome. Classes include Halter, Showmanship, Dressage and other English and Western Classes. Promises to be lots of fun and learning along the way with our "Judge Speaks Out:" segments where participants interact with the judge. No late registration fees, but must be an NSEF member. Contact Melodie MacNeil: whoacapebreton@istar.ca or 902-561-3273.

June 9:    Morning Starr Stables in Truro, NS hosts a Primary Hunter Circuit Show. Contact Trish: m_s_s2000@hotmail.com or 902-893-1796

June 9:    Double D Equestrian Club Spring Training Show, Nappan, NS (near Amherst). Judge: Don Porter. English and Western classes; lots of great prizes. Contact Monique: soleil2nd@hotmail.com or 902-677-3899

June 15:    Baxters' Cattle Company Gymkhana Show. Barrels, Poles, and Dash classes offered in Division 1, Division 2, Youth, and Leadline. 3D Barrel class for everyone. Location: Annapolis County Exhibition Grounds, Lawrencetown, NS. Registration 10:30 - 11:30 am. Start time 12:00 pm. Contact: b.cow.co@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-679-2879

June 15:    Horse Power Hotel Open Show. Western and English Classes. Contact: 902-657-0424.

June 15-16:    Petitcodiac Morgan Show, Petitcodiac, NB. Contact Gerri Folkins: 506-387-4447.

June 15-16:    Sunrise Horses Unlimited Spring Challenge at Sunrise Saddle Club show grounds. Contact Chantall Basson: 506-357-6163 or Pauline: 506-357-7234.

June 15-16:    Open Show hosted by MQHA. Contact Hannah Searle: 506-773-1102.

June 15-16:    Dressage clinic with Sue Fraser, Level 3 Dressage Coach. Napan Fair Grounds, Miramichi, NB. Please register before May 27th. Contact Cathy Dunn: 506-622-5540.

June 16:    Baxters' Cattle Company Team Cattle Penning Show. Divisions: Open, Amateur, Youth. Location: Annapolis County Exhibition Grounds, Lawrencetown, NS. Registration Saturday evening or Sunday 8:00 - 9:00 am. Start time 9:30 am. Contact: b.cow.co@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-679-2879.

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.

Canada's National Horse

In a recorded vote today (April 23, 2002) in the House of Commons, the Canadian Horse officially became Canada's National Horse by a vote of 166 yea and 58 nay. Congratulations to MP Murray Calder and Senator Lowell Murray for their dedication to Bill S-22. Thanks and congratulations is also extended to everyone across Canada and the United States for their support and effort in getting this bill passed!

Horse Quote for the Week

Don't fall off.

~ Advice given by Hollie Hughes, an elderly trainer to Secretariat's jockey Ron Turcotte [a New Brunswicker] before the 1973 Belmont Stakes (which Secretariat went on to win by thirty-three lengths).

There are lots of great horse books available from the front page of AtlanticRider.com! Order yours today!

Horses in Unexpected Places

A famous fall... singer Jewel was thrown from a colt at the Texas ranch of her boyfriend, rodeo champ Ty Murray, last month. A broken collarbone, broken rib, and major bruises forced her European tour to be pushed back but she said, "When you work around livestock, you're going to get hurt," ... some of us are all-too-aware of that! 

 

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