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Vol. 4, Issue 11               e-Rider             Wednesday, 24 July 2002

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In this issue of e-Rider

Atlantic Rider of the Week

Jackalyn Murray and Village View Shadows
have been a team for twenty-two years (since "Barney" was four)! They have shown, paraded, gone on over night trail rides, driven in his cart, wagon and sleigh... he even goes sidesaddle! Barney is a purebred Morgan gelding sired by Merry Cavalier. The pair resides in Belleisle Bay, New Brunswick with Jackalyn's husband, Jim, and two cats: Whoopie Pie and Q-Tip.  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 an exciting new initiative, Dressage Atlantic FYRST to the AtlanticRider.com family. The future of Dressage in Canada starts with our young equestrians. The intention of this program is to encourage and assist Atlantic Pony Junior, Junior, and Young Riders at all levels to develop their skills in riding classical dressage and to help them to compete successfully both nationally and internationally.

All Points Horse Transport has also joined the AtlanticRider.com family! They offer horse transportation from coast to coast and all points North to south. Box stalls for mares and foals and care for special needs horses are just two of the services they advertise. Taking your whole herd on the road? All Points offers group rates. Visit their site today!

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

Sweepings...

Almost every Equestrian in the Maritimes has seen her or heard of her. Gallaway’s Uptown Girl had an outstanding career in the Dressage, Jumper and Eventing disciplines. Sadly, she was humanely destroyed on July 6, just a day before she was to compete in the Preliminary Horse Trials at the farm where she had spent most of her 16 years – the result of a freak accident in the paddock. Tribute to Galloway's Uptown Girl...

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Sophie Laverdiere Wins Reining Canda Cup Qualifier at Blainville

Sophie Laverdiere reined victorious in the Reining Canada Cup Qualifier held at Blainville Equestrian Park on July 14. Riding Bella Tori Jac, Laverdiere of St-Emile, QC, earned a score of 147 from the judges to win the Reining Canada Cup Qualifier, one of four held in Canada.  Under the guidance of Raynald Laverdiere, Bella Tori Jac was the winner of the Performance Quebec Maturity for 4 and 5-year-old horses in 2001. Gauthier and Phaneuf tie for second...

The Best of the Forum

The best barn dog? Now that's a tough question!! But you can find the answer (or contribute your opinion) on our Riders' Forum...

Equine Canada Receives Equine Export Marketing Funds

The Breeds & Industry Division of Equine Canada is pleased to announce that it has received $242,050 in funding from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) from the cost-sharing program Agri-Food Industry Market Strategies (AIMS). The AIMS program is designed to encourage Canadian agriculture export opportunities to international markets. Government funding will be matched dollar for dollar by Equine Canada and its member associations for $484,100 total program funds. Funding for Equine Canada..

Canadians Capture Catskills III Grand Prix

It was Canada’s day as Canadian Olympic veteran Mario Deslauriers topped a field of twenty-five riders to capture first place in the $75,000 Rio Vista Grand Prix. Keean White, an up and coming young rider, also from Canada, took second place. Danny Foster of Ontario, Canada designed the course. Danny was the individual winner of a Pan American Gold Medal, and he is the current Chef d’equipe of the Canadian Team. The Canadian presence was also felt in June when Canada’s seven-time Olympian Ian Millar won the second of the Catskills Grand Prix. More from Catskills...

Featured Classifieds

Bridlewood Hunter is a sorrel colt who is absolutely friendly, been imprinted at birth, picks up feet, haltered. Dam is Belgian/Arabian and Sire is Red/White Paint. Older 2 Year old 1/2 brother is for sale also. (PEI)

Very cute flea bitten gray gelding. 14.3hh quarter horse Arab cross. 100% sound, great feet and lungs. Very friendly with people and other horses. Great with kids and beginners, but skilled enough for experienced rider. Is currently a 4H horse and would be perfect for pony club as well. Can be ridden English and Western. Great on trail rides. No vices and is great with vet, farrier, bath, clip, tie and trailer. Has an amazing lope/canter. To a good home only. Please email for more pictures. (NS)

Ladies large Cavalier dark brown suede chaps worn once, accented with white leather. Very nice. Selling for $75. (NB)

For Sale: Large wagon for team of horses. Built in Elmira, Ontario. In excellent condition. Picture available. (NF)

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

Eric Lamaze Jumps to the Top of the Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament

Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, took a trip to the winner’s circle with a victory in the Modified Jumper competition at the Capital Classic Show Jumping Tournament. Riding Gotier Manciais, owned by Eddie Creed and Pierre Jolicoeur, the 2000 Canadian Show Jumping Champion advanced to the jump-off where he clocked in with the fastest time of the day, 27.64 seconds. Frankie Chesler placed second, and Ian Millar came third...

Show Results

Karen Cudmore Bounds to Number One Spot in WEG Standings

With two 2002 World Equestrian Games (WEG) jumper trials held at CSI-W Blainville, in Blainville, PQ, on July 5 and 7, Karen Cudmore originally from Victoria, BC and now based in Omaha, NE, leads the race for a spot on Canada’s WEG Show Jumping Team. Eric Lamaze is in second place...

Upcoming Events

July 27:    Central Nova Horse and Pony Association Show. Closes July 20th. Contact Sheri Morrehouse: 902-897-4755.

July 27:    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

July 27:    Crapaud Barrel Racing Jackpot, Crapaud, PEI. All regular divisions. Estimated pay out $5000. For information email yvonne.cartner@pei.sympatico.ca or call Gerald Dixon: 902-658-2393

July 27:    Kings County, NS 4-H Light Horse Show #3 at 14 Wing Horse Center. Contact Connie Milne: 902-538-7084.

July 27:    Dressage at Foshay. Judge: Kellie Towers, Hornby, ON. Both a Dressage NB Show and an Equine Canada Recognized competition. Starter to Medium levels and Kurs. Contact Vivian DeMerchant: bryson@nbnet.nb.ca or 506-446-9301.

July 27:    Gone Riding Stables Horse Show, Newport, NS. Contact Mary Jopling: 902-757-3575.

July 27-28:    Sunrise Morgan Show, Princess Louise Show Centre, Sussex, NB. Offering Morgan classes and Open Driving Classes. Contact Cheryl Black: 506-534-2955.

July 28:    Foshay Farms Horse Trials. Starter to Open Preliminary. Note: wrong Dressage test for Preliminary Division is listed in Omnibus. It will be the CEF Preliminary A test. Please use your HTC entry form and info from the 2002 Omnibus. Contact Vivian DeMerchant: bryson@nbnet.nb.ca or 506-446-9301.

July 28:    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.

July 28:    Restless Pines Primary Hunter Circuit Show. Contact Heidi MacInnes: 902-835-6522.

July 28-August 2:    Evangeline Trail Rides and P&J's Llamas Residential Wilderness Camp. Llama trekking and packing, outdoor fun. Contact Red: trailbos@ns.sympatico.ca or John Bennett: john.bennett@ns.sympatico.ca. 

July 28-August 3:    Kids Only Riding Camp at Mandala Riding & Awareness Center, Hampton, NS. Daily riding, develop a relationship with the horse, enjoy nature excursions to the woods and shoreline, cookouts and campfires, fun and friends! $300. Contact Olga Comeau: mandala@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-665-2101.

August 3-4:    Westford Horse Show - Hunter/Jumper,  Port Elgin Raceway.  Judge - Vicki Andrew of Ottawa, Ontario. Call Bonnie at 506-538-2868 or click here for prize list. 

August 3-5:    AQHA Show, Pictou, NS. Contact Pam Smith: 902-396-5985.

August 3-4:    Team Cattle Penning at Broadleaf Guest Ranch, Hopewell Hill, NB. Contact Wendy Hudson: wendy@broadleafranch.com or 506-882-2349.

August 3-5:    Highland Classic QH Show, Pictou, NS (MQHA approved). Contact Pam Smith: 902-396-5985.

August 6-9:    Dressage/Jumping Clinic with Susan Fraser. Group lessons only. Held at Port Elgin Raceway, Port Elgin, NB. Call Bonnie for details: 506-538-2868.

August 8-11:    Napan Agricultural Show, Napan, NB. Horse show, cattle, sheep, goats, petting zoo, horse haul, tough farmer contest, and so much more. Contact: show@napan.com. 

August 10:    Sunset Stables Classic, Bayside (St. Andrews), NB. Open horse show - English, Western, Games. High Point Awards for separate age divisions, both English and Western. Overall Champion Cooler and Reserve Champion prize. Contact Angela: 506-529-4810.

August 10:    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

August 10-11:    Greater Moncton Equestrian Club Show hosted by Springbrook Stables, 46934 Homestead Rd, Moncton, NB - home of Maritime Saddle & Tack. English, Western, Driving, Barrels and Poles. Cash and prizes. Contact Michelle Cox: 506-372-4006.

August 10-11:    Pictou County Light Horse Club fun show (open to all breeds). Contact Lori Hansen: 902-485-5133.

August 10-11:    Windsor Junction Multi-Breed Show (Class 7), Windgate Farm, Windsor Junction, NS. Contact Shirley Campbell: 902-861-2279.

August 10-11:    Cape Breton Western Riders' Summer Show, North Sydney, NS. Contact: Anne Cantwell: 902-674-2936

August 11:    Fall River Hunter Circuit Show, Fall River Stables, Fall River, NS. Contact Linda LeClair: 902-860-1706.

August 11-17:    Kids Only Riding Camp at Mandala Riding & Awareness Center, Hampton, NS. Daily riding, develop a relationship with the horse, enjoy nature excursions to the woods and shoreline, cookouts and campfires, fun and friends! $300. Contact Olga Comeau: mandala@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-665-2101.

Visit AtlanticRider.com for 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.

Ainsley Vince on Course to Claim Jaguar Triple Crown

With a pair of second place finishes in the first two jewels of the Jaguar Triple Crown Series, Ainsley Vince of Milton, ON, is in prime position to drive away in a brand new Jaguar X-TYPE sport sedan. Despite being defeated by hometown favourite Mario Deslauriers in the first leg of the Jaguar Triple Crown Series at the Bromont International show jumping tournament, Vince earned 18 points for her performance riding Catch 22, a 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by Trinity Farms. More from Bromont...

Horse Quote for the Week

No matter how tired he may be, (the cowman) takes care of his horse before looking after his own comfort.
~ Ramon Adams, The Cowman's Code of Ethics

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

Canada’s Amy McIlwham Scores Victory on Opening Day of the FEI Coupe des Ameriques

Competition got underway on Wednesday in the first-ever International Equestrian Federation (FEI) ‘Coupe des Ameriques’ or Championship of the Americas held from July 17-21 at Blainville Equestrian Park, just north of Montreal. 
Amy McIlwham of Ottawa, ON, rode her way to a win in the FEI Junior Team competition with a score of 64.97%. More from opening day at Blainville...

Horses in Unexpected Places

Did you know that, according to the Horse Industry Alliance, the horse industry has a total impact of $112.1 billion on US GDP? That's bigger than motion picture services, railroad transportation, furniture and fixtures manufacturing, or tobacco products manufacturing!

 

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