e-Rider

Vol. 3, Issue 36               e-Rider             Wednesday, 29 August 2001

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In this issue of e-Rider

Atlantic Rider of the Week

Jennifer Lovett-Dauphinee and Zoey
and Zoey's new arrival, "Sisco." Usually Sisco follows quietly, but thought she might try to hitch a ride! The trio comes from Fox Point, 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  

Unusual Cravings...

You've told us about horses that enjoy broccoli and pepsi... hot chocolate and carrots... What's your horse's favorite (unusual) snack food? Let us know and have a chance to win in our new contest!

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. 

Champagne Pleasure...

The Nova Scotia Appaloosa Horse Club is hosting a champagne pleasure class at their show (Lawrencetown, NS) this weekend (September 1st - 2nd). An Open English Pleasure Stake will take place before Saturday's English Division classes and an Open Western Pleasure Stake will be judged by the show's other judge. The top six in each class will move on to the champagne pleasure class. The winner will receive: ice bucket, dozen roses, and a bottle of Domaine de Grand Pré's finer wine. Contact Bryce or Sylvia Milne for further information: 902-542-3054.

Sweepings...

Congratulations!!! to Darryl and Karen Murphy (Silverwood Stables, Corner Brook, NF) and Julie Rank upon returning Aug. 26 from the 85th Cape Breton Exhibition in North Sydney.  Where they showed Ledo Glow Star aka "Skippy" and Generals Approval aka "Houston".  They brought home 13 ribbons, including two firsts, two seconds, three thirds, two fourths, one fifth and three sixths.  This was Julie's first show and she rode Skippy in Beginner Pleasure were they achieved first place.  She has been riding under Darryl's instruction for the past two years.   Both Darryl and Karen are CEF Level I Western Coaches.  A successful year to date.

Got news? Share it with us by sending to donna@atlanticrider.com! 

New Family Members

This week we welcome both the New Brunswick Equestrian Association and the Nova Scotia Equestrian Federation to our family. You can visit either site from our front page. Both sites have lots of great information on events, coaches, membership and much more!!

This Week's Featured Classifieds

"Tees Redeeming Patty" - This pretty 15.1h, chestnut mare is trained English and Western. She has a naturally slow, very smooth jog and lope, but can move out nicely as well. She loves people and is quiet around children and dogs. She's very sound with no vices. For sale to a good home only. (PEI)

I am a 14 year old girl looking for an after school job working with horses in the Hants County, Nova Scotia area. I will groom, mucking out, riding, etc. I have 2 horses of my own and have been riding for 5 years and am very experienced. (NS)

Safe, reliable, horse transportation available between Atlantic Provinces and Canada or US. Over 25 years experience. Brand new custom designed horse van featuring large box or straight stalls ( customer's choice), rest stops, feed and water stops. Many references available. Next trip weekend of Sept 1/01. (NB)

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

Upcoming Events

September 1:    Paint/Quarter Horse Breeders Show, Venture Stables, Freetown, PEI. Contact Larry Banman: 902-887-2753

September 1:    Posse Trail Riders Annual Western Horse and Pony show in Barnesville, NB (between Saint John and Sussex). Barrels, poles, and other events. All welcome! Contact Doug Godfrey: 506-832-1974

September 1-2:    Appaloosa Horse Club of Nova Scotia Fall Futurity Show. Lawrencetown Exhibition Grounds. Contact Loretta Buchanan: 902-542-1530.

September 1-2:    Nova Scotia Morgan Show at MacMillan Show Centre in Truro. Saturday night showcase including a horse and dog relay.  A clinic will be held on September 3.  For information contact Shannon Myers at 902-857-1751 or email morganshow@hotmail.com.

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.

Horse Quote for the Week

It takes a good deal of physical courage to ride a horse. This, however, I have. I get it at about forty cents a flask and take it as required.
~ Stephen Leacock, "Reflections on Riding," Literary Lapses

Horses in Unexpected Places

More horse food?!? The AQHA is collecting favourite recipes for while you're on the road... traveling to shows, rodeos (not too likely in Atlantic Canada - how about pennings?!), trail rides and other events. The best recipes will be shared in the Journal. You can send you recipes to aqhajrnl@aqha.org... and please copy us in... Atlantic Riders get hungry too!

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