e-Rider

Vol. 3, Issue 22               e-Rider             Wednesday, 23 May 2001

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In this issue of e-Rider

Atlantic Rider of the Week

Debbie Goodwin practices massage therapy on horses. She recently demonstrated her techniques for a meeting of the Greater Moncton Horse Club at Spruce Hollow Corral. Debbie is available to work with individual horses and to give clinics. To learn more, visit her company website, Equine Sports Massage. 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  

We Welcome a New Family Member!

The Nova Scotia/Newfoundland Regional Pony Club now has a link to their website from AtlanticRider's front page. Their site includes descriptions of branches, Pony Clubber's in the news, and upcoming events. Check it out today!

FEI Update on Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)

In comparison with several weeks ago, the FMD epidemic is clearly on the way down. The three EU countries which got involved via England have not reported additional cases since several weeks, while the number of new cases in the UK is now less than five per day (this was close to 50 some weeks ago). In South America however, FMD outbreaks are reported from Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. Details...

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. This week's results:

Canadian Reiners Take Silver at First FEI Nations' Cup

Canada's talented second-placed team consisted of Morey Fisk, Jason Grimshaw, Pierre Ouellet and Vern Sapergia.  The top Canadian was Fisk, a young trainer based in Germany, riding Bran New Nic.  Ouellet and his Super Olena performed a very clean and fast pattern while Sapergia, riding Show One Mark, demonstrated great horsemanship.  Both Ouellet, originally from Montreal, QC, and Sapergia of Moose Jaw, SK, now train in Italy.  2000 Canadian Champion Jason Grimshaw of Calgary, AB, and Mr. Tanquery Bride rounded out the Canadian team effort. More on the Canadian team's historic placing...

Sweepings...

Eleven-year old Samantha Allen of Cornwall recently purchased the eight-year old King of Hearts from Elka Kofahl of Margaree Forks, Cape Breton. Samantha participates in Pony Club. Samantha's mom reports that they found "King" - a welsh cob pony - through Atlantic Rider classifieds.

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! 

New Photo Caption Contest

Two foals relaxing in the sun next to the Saint John river... we captured this great photo near Fredericton. Now it needs a title. Check out the photo on our front page and send us your suggestion!

This Week's Featured Classifieds

Transportation wanted:  Looking for transportation for a Quarter Horse gelding from Prince Edward Island to Stephenville, NF.

Giant Yard Sale: Selling everything - rain or shine. Friday, May 25th from 3:00 - 6:00 pm. Saturday, May 26th starting at 8:00 am or phone for an appointment. Western saddle, bridles, western show clothes, chaps, western hats, English breeches, helmets, shirts, jackets, boots, lungeing equipment, grooming supplies, tack boxes, martingales, saddle pads, and much more! (Dorchester, NB)

For Sale:    Connemara pony. 13.1 hh. Loves to jump and very athletic. Was shown English in 4-H. Harness broke. Good disposition. Buckskin in color and very pretty. Should have experienced rider. Good home only. (NS)

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

Italy Wins the First FEI Reining Nations Cup

The important prize-money (added money for the team competition was 25 thousand euro, the one for individuals is 5 thousand euro), the recognition of the FEI, the cooperation with the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) and the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA), attracted the best riders from all over the world. More about the event...

Upcoming Events

May 25-27:    Tri-Breed Horse Show (Appaloosa, Arabian, Morgan), Windsor, NS. Arabian: Class 7 CEF Show. Contact Cheryl Williams (Arab): 902-798-9735. Contact Shoneth Salsman (Morgan): 902-538-3283

May 26:    Past Time Farm Spring Show #1 (Class 8). Past Time Farm, New Glasgow, NS. Contact Kathryn Fraser: 902-928-2244

May 26:    Birchlane Stables WHA Show. Winsloe, PEI. Contact John McAssey: 902-368-1113

May 26-27:    "Reach for Harmony" colt starting clinic with Jim Durling. Equine Excellence, Mount Uniacke, NS.  $150 per horse. 902-866-3111

May 26-27:    Barrel and Pole clinic with Ed Grant. Open to beginners and seasoned riders. This two day clinic will be at the Annapolis Valley Exhibition Grounds in Lawrencetown, NS. $125. Contact Janice Bennett: janicebennett6@netscape.net or 902-538-8233

May 27:    CHAPS General Meeting. 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the Lantz Fire Hall.

May 27:    Past Time Farm Spring Show #2 (Class 8). Past Time Farm, New Glasgow, NS. Contact Kathryn Fraser: 902-928-2244

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.

Canadian FEI Junior Dressage Team Silent Auction

Dare to dream of the future success of Dressage as you dig deep into your pockets and make bids on our fabulous Silent Auction items!  And join the Juniors, their parents, the sponsors, donors, and the very exhausted organizers of this event, for a Cocktail Party to celebrate the Juniors and wish them good luck. Silent auction items and details for bidding...

Horse Quote for the Week

You can't control a young horse unless you can control yourself.
~ Lincoln Steffens, The Autobiography of Lincoln Steffens

Horses in Unexpected Places

Chatelaine magazine's June issue contains an article called "Get Out and Play!" where it profiles 'four great ways to tone your body and feel the breeze in your hair.'  It describes horseback riding as one of the few sports that works just about every muscle in your body, "Saddle up for great muscular strength and endurance, as good as isometric strength training."  The article asks, "Who hasn't dreamed of riding a horse?" Our answer: no one! The article touches on the Fitness Factor issues: Strength (targets inner and outer thighs; balance and posture improve), Bonus (country air and stress reduction), Fun Factor, Getting Started, and Tip (wear comfortable pants).

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