e-Rider

Vol. 3, Issue 04               e-Rider             Wednesday, 24 January 2001

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AtlanticRider.com Welcomes Co-op Country!

Co-op Country has lots of information about the benefits and contents of their horse feeds. In addition, there is a "Nutritionists Corner" where you can ask questions. Check out the site today!

Rider of the Week

Natash Walsh and Benva, were awarded the Provincial Basic Championship in Nova Scotia for 2000. Natasha has been long listed for the Canadian Junior FEI Dressage Team and is set to attend the NAJDC's in Ohio this June. This month she travels to Toronto to attend a seminar for all long listed riders. Natash rides with Kathryn Fraser at Past Times Farm in New Glasgow, NS.  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  

Share AtlanticRider.com with a Friend!

There's a new feature on the front page of AtlanticRider.com. Now you can click on the "Share AtlanticRider with a Friend"  button and send an email to someone suggesting they visit the site. Try it out today!

Equine Research Centre's Reproduction Workshops to be held at  Glengate Farms in Campbellville, Ontario

Reproduction Workshops on Transported Semen, Frozen Semen and Artificial Insemination will be held on February 16th, 17th and 18th, 2001. Speakers include Debra Ottier, reproduction researcher at the Centre, Doug Nash farm manager at Glengate Farms, Mr. Peter Penner of Semex Alliance, and Dr. Patrick Meyers of Meyers Equine Veterinary Services. More details, including cost and registration information.

Show Results

#1 Quarter Horse - Wimpy

In 1941, the American Quarter Horse Association, which had formed the year before, announced that the grand champion of the Southwestern Livestock  Exposition in Fort Worth, Texas, would receive registration No. 1 in the AQHA Stud Book. Bob Kleberg, president of the King Ranch at the time, had several stallions in mind that he could send to the expo. In the end he chose Wimpy. The rest of the story...

Sweepings...

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! 

Baie Verte Horse Club Offers Bursary

The Baie Verte Horse Club is offering bursaries to deserving students. The group will award a $150 bursary to a post-secondary student in Atlantic Canada. They will also award to bursaries to Elementary/High School students in Westmorland County (NB) and Cumberland County (NS). More information.

Quebec's Isabelle Lapierre Wins National Talent Squad Championships

Following 25 National Talent Squad qualifiers held throughout Canada, the top twenty horse-rider combinations in the point standings were invited to compete in the National Talent Squad Championships held at the Royal Horse Show in Toronto, ON. For the first time, all riders started from zero once they reached the National Talent Squad Championships. The standings...

This Week's Featured Classifieds

Wanted:    Soft core round hay baler. Must be in good working condition. Laurie Parker: 902-757-3390 (Hants Co, NS)

'Classy,' is a registered four-year old QH mare. She is a very pretty grey and is approximately 15.2 hh. Green broke, but is being ridden daily and progressing well! Don Adams: 506-859-9100 (Moncton, NB)

Molson, black and white pinto. Four stockings. 14.3 hh, foaled in 1996. Quiet, safe for any age rider. $2200. John Barrett: david.cosh@pei.sympatico.ca or 902-368-2500 (PEI)

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.

Do You Have a Stallion?

Next week's e-Rider will focus on the excellent stallions standing throughout the region. Please contact us for information on advertising your stallion in e-Rider. We can also provide you with photo advertising on our front page or classified advertising that reaches the homes of Atlantic Canada horse people at very competitive prices.

Upcoming Events

January 10 - February 28:    The Responsible Horse Owner II Course with Roz Moskovits of Hearthstone Equestrian. Wednesday Evenings, 6:30-8:30 pm at NSAC Campus, Bible Hill, NS. Contact Centre for Continuing & Distance Education: ce_info@nsac.ns.ca or 902-893-6666

January 27-28:    Kingsridge Equestrian Centre hosts a Susan Fraser Clinic. School horses available. Canteen. Limited space available. Small fee for auditing. Contact Mary, Brian or Tara Nickerson: 902-542-0685

February 1:    Musquodoboit Valley Horse and Pony Club meeting nights have been switched to the first Thursday night of the month. 7:00 - 8:30 pm at the Musquodoboit Valley Forestry Complex, adjacent to the new Elementary School. Contact Sandy Higgins: 902-384-2092.

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.

World Cup Dressage Final Moved to Denmark

The Brazilian Equestrian Federation having been unable to find the financial necessary support to organise the 2001 World Cup Dressage Final in Sao Paulo, further to the late withdrawal of the Organising Committee and main sponsor, the Final has been moved to Denmark. The details...

MQHA Stallion Service Auction

Interested in breeding your mare to a quality Quarter Horse stallion and helping out the MQHA at the same time? Check out the MQHA website for details on their Stallion Service Auction.

Horse Quote for the Week

"You can tell a gelding, you can ask a mare, but you must discuss it with a stallion."
~ Anonymous

Dream of Attending the Kentucky Derby?

Just about every horse person does! The "Road to the Roses" Challenge 2001 allows racing fans to select 15 horses, two jockeys and two trainers to represent them on the road to Kentucky Derby 127. As an added twist, players can only have five 'active' horses at any one time, making for some tough decisions on the big prep weekends. Prizes have been improved over last year, with this year's winner receiving an all-expense paid trip to Kentucky Derby 128! You can find the Fantasy Game at the Kentucky Derby website. 

Horses in Unexpected Places

Have you ever visited the Museum of Modern Art? Like many Museums, you can now visit it online. In February, the Museum will feature a new exhibit, called "Workspheres." It features a very interesting image of a man on horseback (riding backward) using a laptop that is resting on the horse's rump. The work is called, "Letosh -- Working Snob." It is of silicon and Softeel lacquer, by Dan Grettve and Anna Lenskog. The photograph was taken by Ann Lindberg. Visit: http://edition.cnn.com/2000/CAREER/trends/10/16/moma/ and follow the link in "Before the Show."

 

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