e-Rider

Vol. 3, Issue 18               e-Rider             Wednesday, 25 April 2001

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In this issue of e-Rider

 

Atlantic Rider of the Week

Emily Dexter and Nickelodeon are from Truro, NS. They are shown taking a fence in a wooded glade. 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  

Chris Irwin Clinic

On Saturday and Sunday, clinic participants worked on ground work, emphasizing the gaining of  respect, lunging where body position was emphasized, and under saddle, where timing - when to ask for the turn, when to ask for the move over, when to ask for the transition and of course the mounted body position to achieve the “dance” with the horse were the main focuses. More about the clinic...

The Riders' Forum Is Back!

We know that many of you have been missing the Riders' Forum, so we're delighted to announce that its back! Please use this forum as a friendly way to communicate with other horse people. Classified ads, links to websites, and postings with no email address will be removed promptly. It's a great way to share ideas, ask for advice, and network with other people in the horse community. Stop by new Riders' Forum!

Sweepings...

Barely Real, a five-year old Appaloosa mare belonging to Maggie Adams of Port Williams, NS placed #1 in the nation in four-year old and over mares. Barely Real earned her Supreme Halter Award in only one show season! What an accomplishment!

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! 

Four FEI Juniors Achieve Qualifiers at York Show

The first Toronto area qualifier for FEI Juniors on April 13/14 was an exciting one!  The pressure to achieve qualifying scores for the Canadian Junior Dressage Team was evident.  Amidst the laughter and tears, the 11 competing Juniors maintained an attitude of professionalism, camaraderie and competency which was a credit to themselves, their parents and their coaches.  Four Juniors heaved a great sigh of relief when they acquired these scores. The details...

This Week's Featured Classifieds

17" Courbette all-purpose saddle. Dark brown, complete with all fittings, girth, pad, square raised bridle, and matching breastplate. Beautiful saddle, like new condition. Has always been kept in case $1000 firm. (Nackawic, NB)

Three-year old grade QH gelding. Palomino gelding, started under saddle. Good barn manners, stands 15 hh. He is very flashy and would make an excellent English mount. Very quiet, suitable for rider with limited experience. Has been hitched in sleigh and is road safe. $1200. (Tignish, PEI)

"Beetle" is a sound, thirteen-year old QH/TB. 15.2 hh, bay with star, strip, snip, and one hind sock. He has a great disposition. Rides English and Western, has excellent barn manners and is a well-trained jumper. He is very athletic and needs an experienced rider. $2000. (Musgravetown, NF)

Sir Rollie, is a 14 hh Bashkir Curly. Red dun/Sabino markings. Sire: Charming's Curly  King. Dam: Q.P. Dun. Double mane with lots of long ringlets, lots of body curl. Hypo-allergenic. Very athletic. Sound. No vices. Easy to shoe, great traveler. Likes to jump and cut cattle. Does tricks. Loves kids. Regretfully must sell - to an approved home only. $5500 firm. (Mount Uniacke, NS)

For these and more classified ads, visit our new classified system! Have an ad on the old system? Please post it on the new system before April 30th!

USET Announces Reining FEI Stewards Seminar During Bayer/USET Festival of Champions

The seminar will be conducted by David Distler, who is the FEI Steward General for North America, and Allen Mitchells, who is the Director of Judges for the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA).  Mr. Mitchells will speak specifically about the sport of Reining whereas Mr. Distler will address the duties of a FEI Steward. More on the seminar...

Upcoming Events

April 27:    Co-op Horse Clinic at Keddy's Motor Inn, Truro, NS. 7:00 pm. Speakers: Dr. Laurie McDuffee, Atlantic Veterinary College on "Lameness Evaluation and Common Lameness Problems. Anne Beaumont, Nutritionist, Co-op Atlantic on "Equine Energy & Protein Requirements."

April 28:    Western Rider IV Exam at Butternut Stables, Hampton, NB. Contact Kim Wilson: wfarm@nbnet.nb.ca or 506-455-0045

April 28:    5th Annual Used Clothing & Tack Sale, North Stream Farm Tack Shop, Fredericton. 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Items may be dropped off in advance at the shop. As in the past, the 15% consignment fee goes to Therapeutic Riding. For more information contact Ruth: 506-455-0510 or Karen: 1-866-459-8507.

April 28:   Dressage Clinic with Cindy Matheson at Saddlebrook Stables, Moncton, NB. $40 +HST/student. 506-383-4676.

April 29:    CHAPS General Meeting. 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the Lantz Fire Hall.

April 29:    NB Codiac Reiners Association hosts a reining demonstration clinic at D&J Stables, Moncton, NB. 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Admission is $10 per person/$15 per family. Don Adams from Moncton and Mona Lewis from Cape Breton, two of the top reining trainers in the Maritimes, will present the clinic. They will demonstrate  and discuss training techniques for all of the maneuvers required in a reining pattern including circles, spins, rollbacks, flying lead changes, and sliding stops. We're hoping for lots of questions from the spectators and a very lively interactive exchange of ideas.

April 28-29:    GMHC Spring Tune-Up Clinic with Linda Clark. English, Jumping, Western. Horsefeathers Farm, Salisbury, NB. Members $20/lesson. Non-members $30/lesson. Contact: Christa: gmhc@nb.aibn.ca or 506-383-2917

April 28-29:    Sue Fraser Dressage Clinic in Baie Verte. Contact Bonnie: 506-538-2868 for details.

May 3:    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 Atlantic Canada horse-related event in our free listing. Email the information to: donna@atlanticrider.com or phone 1-800-431-5888.

Horse Quote for the Week

If the horses knew their strength we should not ride them anymore.
~ Mark Twain, Notebook #42

Can't Wait to Compete!

Atlantic Canadian riders are anxious for the competition season to get underway! 745 votes were cast in our poll, with the following results: Breed Shows 19%; Competitive Trail/Endurance 3%; Dressage 14%; Eventing 5%; Hunter/Jumper 21%; 4-H 9%; Pony Club 4%; Cattle Penning 9%; Reining 3%; and Gymkhana 6%. Now that the snow is disappearing... let the fun begin!

Visit our front page to participate in our new poll: Should helmets be mandatory for competition? The debate has been raging on our Riders' Forum, so we've moved it to the front page. Cast your ballot today!

Horses in Unexpected Places

Don't mess with this cowgirl! Ray-Ban Sunglasses has chosen a no-nonsense cowgirl as a poster girl for its 2001 Sunwear Collection. This confident western rider states, "My name is not baby," as she gazes into the camera. Watch for this new series of ads this summer.

 

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