e-Rider

Vol. 3, Issue 10               e-Rider             Wednesday, 28 February 2001

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In this issue of e-Rider

 

Rider of the Week

Ceci Flanagan and Crescendo, have moved from Hampton, NB (Evergreen Stables) to Dartmouth, NS. "Bo" is now living at Pinehill Equestrian Centre in Lawrencetown, NS with a terrific view of Lawrencetown Beach. The pair is training with Andy Wadowski and Pam LeDrew - looking forward to a summer of showing and meeting new people in 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  

Megan White Named 2000 Equestrian of the Year

The Canadian Equestrian Federation (CEF) has named Megan White of Wolfville, NS, the 2000 recipient of the Doctor George Jacobsen Trophy presented to the CEF Equestrian of the Year. White, 20, first began riding at the age of seven. She became very involved with the Annapolis branch of the Canadian Pony Club and achieved her 'A' Level in 1998. Congratulations to a talented Atlantic Rider!

Jump Canada Distributes 2000 Levy Money to Provinces

Mark Samuel, Chair of the Jump Canada Board (JCB), is pleased to announce a year-end distribution of $57,417.45 back to the provinces resulting from Jump Canada Levy funds collected in the year 2000. More...

Our First Photo Caption Contest!

We're getting some terrific entries in our first Photo Caption Contest! A small sample includes: "OK. 8, 9, 10. Here I come, ready or not!" "I really am lost!!!!" "I told you I'm going that way!!" "Well fine then. If you're not gunna move, then I'm not gunna move."  Check out this week's new entries and submit your suggestion!

Lamaze Masters Zada Enterprises Grand Prix

Lamaze and Husker Du, a 12-year-old Dutch warmblood, riding second in the jump-off field of eight, cleared the seven jumping efforts in 45.898 seconds. "With six riders behind me (in the jump-off), I felt I had nothing to lose," said Lamaze, who earned $22,500. "It was a bit unexpected. This is only the fourth time I've ridden Husker Du. He's a brave, very dependable horse who makes my job easy." More...

Sweepings...

New Brunswick rider Denielle Gallagher is one of Husker Du's grooms in Florida. She has been in Florida since January and is staying for the entire show season to work with twelve Canadian horses that are being shown by Eric Lamaze, Eva Pracht and Martina Pracht. She is planning to travel with the horses when they leave Florida in March. She hopes to go to Europe in May and then back to the North American circuit.

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! 

Introducing the 2000/2001 WBFSH International Breeding Guide

Currently, 43 studbooks hold member status with the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses, a not-for-profit organization that strives to promote breeding on an international scale. One of the most important undertakings of the WBFSH was the successful establishment of the World Breeding Championships for Young Horses in the three Olympic disciplines of show jumping, dressage and eventing. More on the Breeding Guide...

Kelly Bruder Named 2000 Junior Equestrian of the Year

The Canadian Equestrian Federation (CEF) has named Kelly Bruder of Ariss, ON, the 2000 recipient of the Gillian Wilson Trophy, presented to the CEF Junior Equestrian of the Year. Bruder, who has just turned 19, began riding at an early age and was an active member of the Pony Club. Her interests lied in both dressage and driving and Bruder found her horses doubling as entries in both disciplines. More...

This Week's Featured Classifieds

I would like to rent - or rent to own - a house and land within 1/2 hour of Moncton. Should be suitable for horses. Willing to do upkeep, repairs, construction, etc if necessary. Megan MacLellan: mlmaclellan@nsac.ns.ca or 902-895-7781 or 506-389-2369 (NS - 28 Feb)

Angel's Lucky Star, QH mare. A big-boned sorrel that is at home on the trail and in the show ring. Angel trailers, clips, loads easily and has no vices. She has mothered two foals and is an excellent broodmare prospect. She is 15.3 hh and was foaled in 1988. She has carried my 250 lb frame for seven years and she has certainly taught me more than I her. Sold only to qualified home. Serious enquiries please call for more information. $3500. Jim Wortman: rosevale@nbnet.nb.ca or 506-756-8237 (NB - 28 Feb)

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.

Chapot Captures $5000 Speed Class

Chapot was fault-free over the jumping course in 56.173 seconds,  defeating Jason McArdle, riding Nero Van Het. McArdle finished a clear round in 57.275 seconds, followed by the 25 year-old McLain Ward of Brewster, NY, who was clocked in at 57.361 aboard the Dutch Bred mount, Opus. More...

More from the 2001 Cosequin Winter Equestrian Festival

Upcoming Events

March 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.

March 3:    NSDS  and Bellfounder Show Committees meet in Truro. NSDS: Sherman Donkin: 902-893-3264.

March 10-12:    Clinic at Herb Best's, New Glasgow, NS. 902-752-6415.

March 3:    Western Nova Scotia Team Cattle Penning Association hosts their annual dance at the Edge Lounge and Sports Bar, Kentville.  Advanced ticket purchase required. For ticket information, contact Janice: 902-538-8233 or any director.

March 17:    Derek Hanscome Western Pleasure Clinic at Saddlebrook Stables, Moncton, NB. $85 +HST for four hours of instruction. Lunch included; pre-registration required. Spectator tickets also available. Drop in to Saddlebrook or call 506-383-4676 to purchase tickets.

March 16-17:    Clinic at Herb Best's, New Glasgow, NS. 902-752-6415.

March 17 - 18:    Dressage Clinic with Susan Fraser, CEF Level III Coach. Hosted by Baie Verte Horse Club in Baie Verte, NB. Contact Bonnie: 506-538-2868

March 24:    Showmanship Clinic with Rachel Roy at Ammon Stables, 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Sponsored by the Greater Moncton Horse Club. Clipping, grooming, and showmanship. Members free. Non-members $3. Contact Gerri Folkins: 506-387-4447.

March 24:    Annual General Meeting and Awards Banquet of the Nova Scotia Equestrian Federation. 12:30 pm at the Westin Hotel, Halifax, NS. Tickets are $25. Contact NSEF: 902-425-5450 extension 333.

March 24 - 25:    Baxters' Cattle Company Team Cattle Penning Clinic at 14 Wing Equestrian Centre (formerly Greenwood Saddle Club). Contact Scott or Cheryl: b.cow.co@ns.sympatico.ca or 902-679-2879

March 31:    Hunter/Jumper Clinic with Deanna Phelan at Saddlebrook Stables, Moncton, NB. Cost $40 + HST for 75 minutes instruction. Pre-registration required. Spectator tickets also available. Drop in to Saddlebrook or call 506-383-4676 to purchase tickets.

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.

Horse Quote for the Week

It is the very difficult horses that have the most to give you.
~ Lendon Gray

Muffie Guthrie Named 2000 CEF Volunteer of the Year

Having acted as Team Leader at the 1999 Pan American Games, Guthrie once again made a huge commitment to equestrian sport by undertaking the role of Team Leader for the Canadian Equestrian Team athletes traveling to Sydney, AUS, to compete in the 2000 Olympic Games. As the contact person between the Canadian Olympic Association and the Canadian Equestrian Team, Guthrie was responsible for communicating the needs of both organizations. More...

Horses in Unexpected Places

Have you seen the new ad for Hershey's Almond Kisses? The kiss uses its tag as a lasso and 'ropes' the almond! How's that for an unexpected cowboy?

 

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