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Vol. 4, Issue 6               e-Rider             Wednesday, 24 April 2002

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In this issue of e-Rider

Atlantic Rider of the Week

Chelsea Girrior and Sailing The Blues
Chelsea and Sailor had a wonderful show season in 2001. Chelsea collected points from MQHA (AQHA) classes such as Halter, Showmanship, English Performance and Western Performance classes. Chelsea also cleaned up at the 2001 MQHA Awards Banquet. She was awarded Champion Novice Youth, Champion Novice Youth Showmanship, Reserve Champion Hunter Under Saddle, Champion Hunt Seat Equitation, Reserve Champion Youth Trail, Reserve Champion Novice Youth Western Pleasure and Champion Novice Youth Western Horsemanship. Congratulations! And the best of luck next year with 'Ms Virginia Krymsun' We know you'll do well!  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  

Dressage New Brunswick

It is our mandate to promote the sport of Dressage within the province of New Brunswick. We will maintain our focus on development of grassroots with horse/rider partnerships and encourage participation and education in competition, lectures, demonstrations and other activities. To that end we are strongly behind our schooling shows, recognized competitions and clinics. More about Dressage New Brunswick...

The AtlanticRider Family is Growing Again!

This week we welcome two new websites to the AtlanticRider.com family. The Fredericton Pony Club has a lovely new website that has lots of information for club members and other horse enthusiasts. You can learn about their horse lease program, fund raising efforts, and see lots of photos of their members, horses, and facility on the site. Check it out today!

We also welcome Horse Power Hotel located in Tatamagouche, NS. The folks at HPH offer everything from trail rides to vacation packages, sleigh rides to camps, and boarding to transportation. You're sure to enjoy your visit to their website!

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

Chris Irwin, Natural Horsemanship at it’s finest

Chris Irwin has been invited, for the consecutive third year,  to give a demonstration of his natural horsemanship methods and a 2-day  riding  clinic in the Maritimes.  This event will be held at Five Elms Riding Stables, Dover Road in Memramcook, NB (near Moncton) on April 26, 27, 28, 2002. Find out more!

Sweepings...

Reminder that this Saturday is the 6th Annual Used Clothing & Tack Sale at North Stream Farm Tack Shop. Drop by and check out the sale in support of therapeutic riding. Tent opens at 9:00 am and runs 'til noon. Bring your clipper blades for "Blademaster" to sharpen. Talk to Lenn & Donna Fraser about Exiss Trailers and Gallagher Fencing. Canteen on site. Door prizes and in store specials await while you shop! Dress warm and come have a good time!

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The Best of the Forum

You know you're a horse person when...

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Featured Classifieds

NEW 17 1/2in. Lovatt & Ricketts Oxford style Black Dressage Saddle & cover, stirrups & leathers, pad, girth and Ascott Bridle package. Saddle has a wide tree. Never been used. I paid $3200.00 for this (gorgeous) saddle & package and will take an amazing $2400.00. A must to see. (NS)

Butternut Stables, Hampton, N.B. a busy training, breeding, showing stable requires a stable assistant for 1 year, possible longer, to work 35 flexible hours/week. (Male or female) Must be eligible for the Youth Internship Program (under the age of 30 and wish to pursue a career in the horse industry). Must have some experience with horses, be reliable, hardworking and have a drivers license. Duties include daily stable management, assisting with breeding and training program. English and Western. Non smoker. Room and board could be available. (NB)

Registered Appendix gelding, 16 hands, chestnut with star, stripe, and three socks. Trained english and western, as well as hunter/jumper(3") and basic dressage. Excellent with or without other horses, trailers well, clips, ties, stands for vet and farrier, no vices. Show experience, currently in training for dressage and western pleasure. Perfect show/pleasure horse for intermediate or advanced rider. Price negotiable to good home. (NF)

I am moving to Charlottetown and I am looking for super nice people to board my wonderful mare. (PEI)

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

Upcoming Events

April 26-28:    Chris Irwin Demonstration and Clinic, held at Five Elms Riding Stable in Memramcook, hosted by Baie Verte Horse Club.  Auditors welcome at the door until seating is full, however seats cannot be guaranteed.  Reserve tickets available, call Bonnie at 506-538-2868.  Check out his website at www.chrisirwin.com

April 27:    Sixth annual used clothing and tack sale at North Stream Farm Tack Shop. Proceeds to support Therapeutic Riding.

April 27:    "Horse Show Stewards/Officials Clinic" presented by NBEA. Clinician: David Esworthy, BC. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. City Motel, Fredericton, NB.

April 27:    Harnessing & Hooking Clinic at Timberbrook Farm, Bloomfield, NB from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. This clinic will be of interest to anyone wanting to learn more about ground driving, what to look for when buying a harness, how to harness a horse, how to introduce your horse to a cart, and how to hook your horse to a cart. Emphasis will be placed on safety for horse and driver. Demonstrations will be given on a single horse and also on driving a pair of ponies. Contact:   George Hazen at 832-7779; Jean Northrup at 832-0909; or Bev Sanders at 832-3225.

April 27:    7th Annual Horse/Tack/Equipment Auction by Wil-Shoe Auctions. Truro Exhibition Grounds, Truro, NS. Contact Hedley Wilson: 902-662-3141

April 27-28:    "Reach for Harmony" colt starting clinic with Jim Durling, Equine Excellence, Mount Uniacke, NS. $150 per horse. For further information: 902-866-3111.

April 28:    Farrier Clinic: What the horse owner should know. Clinician is Janice Boudrea. Magnetic Therapy for the horse and rider. Clinician is Kyra Larkin-Sladek, Independent Wellness Consultant. Windgate Farm, Windsor Junction, NS. Beginning at 1:00 pm. Contact Marion: 902-471-7371 or Mimi: 902-873-4730

April 28:    "Jumper Judges Clinic" presented by NBEA and Jump Canada. Clinician: David Esworthy, BC. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. City Motel, Fredericton, NB.

May 4:    Greater Moncton Equestrian Club 6th Annual Auction and Dance at Coverdale Rec Centre, Riverview, NB. Please support the club by attending or donating - or both! For further information contact Gerri Folkins: riverbreeze_farm@hotmail.com or 506-387-4447.

May 4:    "Learn to Teach" NCCP Competency Based Educational Training Program (CBET) at Wandlyn Inn, Fredericton, NB. $75 for seven hour course. Contact Kim Shears, 21 New Road, Geary NB E2V 4A7

May 4:    Western Coaching "Learn to Teach" course in Fredericton, NB.

May 4:    Hunt Seat and Saddleseat Clinic, open to all breeds. Begins at 9:00 am. Clinician is Margaret Girouard of Charlridge Morgans, Moncton, NB. Call to pre-register: Marion: 902-471-7371 or Mimi: 902-873-4730

May 4-5:    "Reach for Harmony" riding clinic with Jim Durling, Equine Excellence, Mount Uniacke, NS. $80, horses available. For further information: 902-866-3111.

May 11:    Baxters' Cattle Company Gymkhana Show. Barrels, poles, and dash classes offered in Division 1, Division 2, Youth, and Leadline. 3D Barrel class for everyone. Registration 10:30 - 11:30 am. Start time: 12:00 pm. Contact: b.cow.co@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-679-2879.

May 11-12:    Weldon Conrad Clinic at Valley Horse & Saddle Club grounds, Perth-Andover, NB. Lots of show ring strategies, practice over fences, etc. Find out what the judge is looking for! Contact Carolyn Wanamaker: clwanama@mccain.ca or 506-273-3539.

May 11-12:    Western General Performance Judges Clinic presented by NBEA. Clinician: Jack Dreschler, Ottawa, ON. Saturday: Classroom day, Courtenay Bay Inn Hotel, Saint John, NB. Sunday: Live judging: Butternut Stables, Hampton, NB. $50 for both days.

May 11-12:    Tri-County Equestrian Club hosts Herb Best for a clinic at Lady Bain Too Stables, Yarmouth, NS. Contact Karen: 902-769-3169

May 12:    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.

May 12:    Would you like to know more about the Little Horse of Iron - the Canadian Horse? The annual  meeting of the  Atlantic District Canadian Horse Breeders Association will be held on May 12, 2002  at Fall River Stables. There will be a Judging Clinic in the morning ($30 registration) and in the afternoon there will be a Canadian Horse Demonstration (including Stallion Liberty Demonstration) followed by Silent Auction and a Stallion Service Auction . The afternoon events are open to the public. For more information, contact Christie Riddell: gahn.yaar@ns.sympatico.ca or Ruthanne Hart at (902) 248-2216.

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

A racehorse is an animal that can take several thousand people for a ride at the same time.
~ Anonymous

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

Horses in Unexpected Places

This week we spotted herds of galloping horses on the back of a Road Atlas at a popular truck stop. The beautiful horses are part of a new promotional campaign by Caterpillar, promoting 'horse power.' Check out the lovely ad next time you're on a 'barn crawl' or other road trip!


 

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