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Vol. 3, Issue 31               e-Rider             Wednesday, 25 July 2001

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AtlanticRider is conducting a survey of stable owners across Atlantic Canada. The information will be kept confidential and completing the form gives you a chance to win a month of free cover page advertising (a $150 value!). Complete our survey today!

Atlantic Rider of the Week

Jacki Northrup and Mea Classico Duster - Jacki has been riding for 6 years, and has been riding at Butternut Stables for almost 3 years. She just started to show In Quarter Horse shows last year. This is "Jerry" and he is a 6 year old Quarter Horse that she leased and showed from Butternut. We will be seeing her in the show ring with her new horse "Sierra" in the Weanling Futurities this summer!  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  

Looking to develop your sport programming?

Sport Nova Scotia has just received information from NCI regarding a coaching internship program, offered through the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) & HRDC Youth Development Strategy. 20 coaching internships across the country will receive a subsidy of $12000 for an 8 month term.  Applications are due no later than August 17, 2001. Details...

Equine Imports from Germany Suspended

Controversy regarding an imported warmblood stallion has caused the CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) to suspend any further import permits for live horses or semen from Germany until further notice. The suspension of import permits for German stock into Canada was effective July 6, 2001. Imports suspended...

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. 

La Classique International de Blainville Welcomes World Cup Dressage

Building on the overwhelming response of the past two years, the Blainville Equestrian Park will once again be showcasing the country's best freestyle performances during the 'Musical Freestyle Extravangza' on the evening of Saturday, July 21.  The audience, sitting ringside in the indoor arena, will enjoy a wide variety of music while watching top international riders perform their freestyles. More...

Neil Ishoy Wins Grand Prix Dressage at Blainville Equestrian Park

Riding Andiamo Tyme, Ishoy bested a field of nine entries in the Grand Prix - Short competition, part of the Swarovski Canada World Cup Qualifier.  Ishoy, a former three day event rider and husband of 1988 Olympic dressage team bronze medallist Cindy Ishoy, received a score of 68.54% from the panel of international judges for his performance with Linda Fowler's 10-year-old grey Oldenburg gelding. The details of the Grand Prix...

Gina Smith and Faust in a League of Their Own at Blainville Equestrian Park

After four years of sitting on the sidelines due to injury, the 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding, demonstrated the power and grace that have always made him a favourite with spectators and judges alike. In Saturday's Grand Prix - Short competition, Smith, a 1988 Olympic bronze medallist and Faust earned an even higher mark of 70%.  The pair, who represented Canada at the 1996 Olympic Games will now focus on qualifying for the 2002 World Equestrian Games in Jerez, Spain. Grand Prix Special...

Sweepings...

Got any barn gossip? Share it with us by sending to donna@atlanticrider.com! 

Falsterbo Great Final Stop For Developing Rider Tour

The youngest team member, Frankie Chesler of Orangeville, ON, was very successful in CSIO Falsterbo for the Canadians. Chesler's excellent results started July 14, in the BJ Trophy Accumulator competition. She placed second out of a competition of 31 horses aboard Sylver II, a 13-year-old Holsteiner gelding. She finished the class in a time of
44.95 seconds, just 0.20 off the winning time of 44. 75 seconds set by Pius Schwitzer of Switzerland.

This Week's Featured Classifieds

Kelsey Rose (Standardbred) is a grandaughter of Jade Prince. She has never been raced on the track but is a very good mother and would make an excellent broodmare. She can be ridden English but needs and experienced rider. Great trail horse. (PEI)

Justin roper's size 8 1/2. Boots only worn twice. Used as dress shoes, never saw a horse or barn. Price $90 (NF)

Socks(Registered as Who's Got Next) Is an apendix QH gelding, registered AQHA Insetive Fund. He was recently taken to his first dressage show and got a score of 54% in walk/trot. He is very calm on show grounds and at home. He walks/trots/jogs and canters on the bit and started on trails. He clips/baths/trailors calm. Goes english and western. Reason for selling - owner going away for school. (NB)

Used 15" saddle by Western Rawhide. Deep seat, mahogany brown in color with round skirt and basket weave design. Leather covered stirrups. Matching basket weave one ear bridle with matching reins and matching basket weave breast plate. Complete set, with saddle pad. All in excellent condition. $400.00 firm. (NS)

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

Driving Speeds Into Blainville Equestrian Park

Drivers will compete with a single horse, pairs of two and, for the ultimate challenge, four-in-hand, where one driver is in control of four horses.  Events will be held at the advanced and preliminary levels for horses as well as ponies.  One of the most thrilling of all equestrian disciplines, the drivers must rely on the agility and accuracy of their horses as they guide them through a variety of obstacles.  This sport will truly make use of the Blainville Equestrian Park as the three phases are held on various types of terrain. More about driving at Blainville...

Quebec Drivers Lead the Competition at Blainville Equestrian Park

Three Quebec drivers are holding down the top three spots in the Advanced Pair Horse Driving competition at La
Classique internationale de Blainville. Quebec drivers lead...

Quebec Drivers Take Top Three in International Driving Competition at Blainville

Three Quebec drivers took the top three places in the Advanced Pair Horse Driving competition at La Classique
internationale de Blainville. Quebec wins...

Upcoming Events

July 28:    Meadow View Stables Heritage Show, Lincoln, NB.  Cancelled.

July 28-29:    Windsor Junction Multi-Breed Show, Windgate Farm, Windsor Junction, NS. Class  8 CEF show. Contact Shirley Campbell: 902-861-2279

July 28-29:    NB Morgan Club Horse Show, Princess Louise Show Centre, Sussex, NB.

July 28-29:    Second Annual Island Invitational Show Jumping Challenge at Wild Wind Equestrian Centre in Summerside, PEI. Contact Jana: wild.wind@pei.sympatico.ca

July 28-29:    Crapaud Exhibition, Crapaud, PEI. The largest barrel racing jackpot in the Maritimes. Classes for Small-Fry, Ponies, Youth, Novice, and Open. This show consistently draws 70+ barrel racing horses each year. Great prize money. Wonderful PEI hospitality. Located only minutes from the Confederation Bridge. Stabling available with reservation. Contact Gerald Dixon: 902-658-2393 for entries and stabling information.

July 28-29:    Level 1 Pat Parelli Clinic with Level 2 trainer Christine Adderson at Hobby Horse Farm, Coldbrook, NS. Fees for viewing: $45 for two days; $25 for one day. Contact Barbara Claussen: 902-766-0144 or Lesley Wade: 902-679-4538

July 29:    CHAPS horse show. Contact Kim: corridorhorseandponysociety@hotmail.com 

July 29:    Central Nova Horse Trials on July 29th at the Central Nova Horse & Pony facility in Truro, NS.  Divisions offered: Starter, Pre-Training, & Training.  Contact Pam Macintosh pipemaker@auracom.com or (902)893-2042

July 29:    Team Cattle Penning Show at the South Shore Exhibition, Bridgewater, NS. Show provided by Baxter's Cattle Company. Open, Amateur, and Youth Divisions. Entry deadline June 22nd. Contact Scott or Cheryl: b.cow.co@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-679-2879

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.

Record Number of Participants at Evergreen Horse Trials

The annual Evergreen Horse Trials were held in Hampton, NB on July 22, 2001. With 40 entries, 3 scratches and 37 competitors at the Trials, participation was at a record level for the show. It was a beautiful, warm day in Hampton with a light breeze. Details from the Evergreen Horse Trials...

Horse Quote for the Week

When I was a child, I used to jump bareback over fences four to four and a half feet high. I don't remember being afraid.  I think my mother took custody of the fear for me, and my job was not to fall off and not to let on how often I was jumping. When I came back to riding at forty-four, though, every little two-foot fence looked to me like a Puissance wall.
~ Jane Smiley, "Puissance," in Horse People, edited by Michael J. Rosen

Jump Canada Distributes Levy Money to Provinces

The levy funds are divided with 60 per cent going to domestic programs, 35 per cent to national and international programs and five per cent to administration.  From the national portion of the funds collected, the following programs are in effect for 2001...

Horses in Unexpected Places

Ever dreamed of participating in the RCMP Musical Ride? Well now you can do the next best thing... ride a musical ride horse! The Mounted Police Foundation (MPF) is pleased to announce the forthcoming 4th Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Horse Auction, chaired by Canadian Olympic Equestrian, IAN MILLAR, to be held on Saturday, October 6th, 2001 at the RCMP Riding Hall at Rockcliffe Park in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Which horses will be auctioned?

 

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