e-Rider

Vol. 2, Issue 30               e-Rider             Wednesday, 26 July 2000

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In this issue of e-Rider

Rider of the Week

Alison Johnson is an active member of the Colchester Pony Club in Truro, NS. She currently has her B level and is hoping to advance this year. Alison is a working student at Hearthstone Equestrian in Saltsprings, NS and is shown riding "Katt" in a lesson. She competes at Training Level events on her talented palomino gelding Legacy. She often helps young riders in both 4-H and Pony Club and is becoming very well known as a local 'Pony Trainer!'

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  

Atlantic Canada Rider Successful at Youth World Cup

Jason Routledge, of Butternut Stables in Hampton, NB was a member of Team Canada in the recent AQHA Youth World Cup in Italy. Team Canada placed third overall. Jason received a 10th in Cutting, a 9th in Showmanship and a 3rd and 5th in Trail. His trail placings made him Reserve Champion in Trail. Congratulations Jason!

AtlanticRider.com Show Results

Nancy MacLachlan Shines in Musical Freestyle Dressage Competition at
Blainville

Over 1,200 enthusiasts packed into Blainville Equestrian Park's arena to witness the majestic freestyle performances by this country's top dressage riders.  MacLachlan did not disappoint, earning an incredible score of 71.04% from the panel of international judges. More on the Musical Freestyle.

This Week’s Featured Classifieds

Tracie, very kind and gentle bay Clyde-QH cross mare. She is six years old with lots of experience in harness - single and double, wagon and logging. Tracie is 15.2 hh, weighs approx. 1250 lbs and is excellent in traffic and ridden on trails. Beautiful hooves and sound as a bell! $1800. Robin or Donna: donrob33@hotmail.com or 506-662-3931 (NB)

Sullivan, is a Welsh/Canadian pony. Three years old, black with two small socks. Very nice temperament, quiet and loves people. Should grow to  13.1 - 13.2 hh. Would make an excellent pony hunter/jumper or show pony. Is doing walk/trot/canter with ease. Has been over small cross rails. Nothing spooks this pony. Currently being ridden by a ten-year old D2 pony clubber. This pony doesn't bite, kick, or buck.  He has absolutely no vices. If he's this quiet as a stallion, imagine what he'll be like as a gelding! $1200. Ellen: nscowboy@hotmail.com or 902-678-6525 (NS)

The rest of our more than 400 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.

Nancy MacLachlan Victorious in Dressage Competition at Blainville

Grand prix dressage riders took to the ring at la Classique internationale de Blainville for their first competition, the short grand prix, presented by Swarovski Canada. Results from the competition.

Eric Lamaze Wins Fourth Olympic Selection Trial

Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, scored a double victory at the fourth Olympic Selection Trial for the Canadian Show Jumping Team at the Hendervale Equestrian Complex in Milton, ON. More of the results.

Belinda Trussell Tops Dressage Competition at Blainville

In the Prix St. Georges competition, the same level at which the Pan American Games are contested, Trussell earned a score of 65.63% from the international judges for her performance.  Trussell, 28, was partnered with Kyros, an 8-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding she purchased as a young horse in Europe. Further results.

All-Industry Marketing Awards

The AIM Awards competition is open to any individual, company, or organization engaged in the creation of advertising, public relations, and media. More on this year's winners.

All American Quarter Horse Congress 2000 Update

This update contains the latest on Stallion Avenue Residents; Lecture & Demonstration Schedules; mailing date for brochures; and information about the Ohio Quarter Horse Association's new website. Check out the article.

Upcoming Events

July 29:    Central Nova Series Show #3, Equine Park, Salmon River, NS. Contact Al McNutt: 902-895-0931.

July 29:    South Shore Reiners host a NSRHA approved reining show at South Shore Exhibition in Bridgewater. A full slate of classes beginning at 2 pm. Contact Jane Joudrey: jane.joudrey@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-685-2155.

July 29-30:    Provincial Championships and Dressage Show at Medford Meadows, Medford, NS. Basic to FEI. Judges: Sarah Banbury, Cara Whitham. Contact Jane Fraser: fraserj@mrg.ca or 902-493-2745

July 29-30:    Wild Wind Equestrian Centre's First Annual Hunter/Jumper Challenge (CEF), Wild Wind Equestrian Centre, Summerside, PEI. Contact Jana: jana@auracom.com or 902-436-7251

July 29-30:    Windsor Junction Multi-Breed Show (Class 8). Windgate Farm, Windsor Junction, NS. Contact Shirley Campbell: 902-861-2279

July 29-30:    Maritime Barrel Racing Association Show. Crapaud Exhibition Jackpot, Crapaud, PEI. Contact Yvette Dugas: dugasyj@is2.da.ca

July 29-August 2: Summer Clinic at Sport Horse Leasing with Kirk Dorey (worked and schooled under Wilie Schultheis - Olympic Dressage Coach - of Germany). Group and private lessons; bring your own horse or use one of ours. Sport Horse Leasing: 902-798-8864

July 30:    Baxter's Cattle Company presents Team Cattle Penning at the South Shores Exhibition in Bridgewater, NS. Open, Amateur and Youth Divisions. Pre-registration required. Contact Scott or Cheryl: b.cow.co@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-679-2879

July 30 - August 4:    Kennedy Stables Children's Residential Riding Camp, Bloomfield, NB. Lynn Kennedy: 506-832-4823.

July 31:    Team Penning at Open Gate Farm (near Shubenacadie, NS). 2:00 pm. Contact Kevin: opengate@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-758-4150

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.

Complete events listing.

FEI/BCM World Jumping Rankings - Hugo Simon in Top 10

Hugo Simon, who last year dropped as far down in the World Ranking as 33rd is back in the Top Ten. Also back in the Top Ten, after an absence of only one month, is young Marcus Ehning who had a very successful Aachen. Simon and Ehning replace Thierry Pomel and Jerry Smit who dropped to 13th and 14th respectively. 

More of the rankings.

Good to ride the river with...

"Contrary to popular myth," says True West magazine, "very few cowboys died from gunshot wounds. Most died from horse-related accidents. The most dangerous part of the trail drives was crossing swollen rivers. It was so dangerous that a popular way to say a cowhand was dependable in a crunch was to say he was 'a good man to ride the river with.' (Source: The National Post)

Horses in Unexpected Places

A Coke and a smile.... Do you remember Lucky Vanous, the shirtless construction worker in the Diet Coke commercial? In addition to being one of People magazine's most beautiful people (1994) and starring in the television series, 18 Wheels of Justice, he also rides! He shares his horse Gypsy (a three-year old Clyde) with mentally challenged children in the Best Buddies program.

 

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