e-Rider

Vol. 3, Issue 23               e-Rider             Wednesday, 30 May 2001

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In this issue of e-Rider

Atlantic Rider of the Week

Tina Arsenault and her new horse, Echo, a Thoroughbred filly that she purchased in March. The pair boards at Jorrock Farms (Saint John, NB) and plan to train for Dressage. Tina reports that Echo seems as eager to learn as she is! 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  

Western Valley Equestrian Association Circuit 2001 Set To Go!

The Western Valley Equestrian Association is an umbrella organization encompassing three horse clubs in the Upper Saint John River Valley area. Points are accumulated from all shows and a myriad of wonderful prizes are presented at the year-end banquet. Bonus points are awarded to those attending all shows.   Barrel Jackpot points will count towards gymkhana only.  As prizes for this year’s circuit are confirmed, information will be posted. Shows, eligibility, and more...

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. 

GMHC Spring Into Summer Show

Preparations are in full swing for the Greater Moncton Horse Club's Spring Into Summer Show, to be held at the Petitcodiac Arena on June 22-24! The show is part of the GMHC Circuit, Horses Unlimited, and an NBEA Heritage Show. Classes are planned for all disciplines, with many stake classes and coolers! The Saturday night show case will include demonstrations, horses and agility dogs racing the clock in a jumping course, and a delicious meet and greet BBQ! Plan to come and bring the whole family. Check out the website!

Sweepings...

Congratulations to Dwan Street of Bonavista, NF on the purchase of a new horse for the 2001 show season. "Capone" is a six-year old, 16.1 hh Hannoverian/TB. It will be quite a switch for Dwan, who has been riding ponies for six years! Dwan reports that the new team found each other through AtlanticRider and Capone arrived at his new home from Fredericton, NB in April. Watch for them in the show ring this summer.

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! 

Enter Our Photo Caption Contest

Two foals relaxing in the sun next to the Saint John river... we captured this great photo near Fredericton. Now it needs a title. Check out the photo on our front page and send us your suggestion! Some of your suggestions include...

Ainsley Vince and Catch 22 Beat Four Olympians at HITS Catskills

Ainsley Vince, 24, of Milton, Ontario, Canada, riding Catch 22 out-jumped a field of 42 horses to win the $100,000 EMO Grand Prix today at HITS Catskills in Ellenville, New York. "It was a bit of an intimidating field to walk into," said Vince, referring to the start order that included four Olympians-Margie Engle, Nona Garson, Todd Minikus, and Eric LaMaze. Vince has represented Canada twice, including at the World Cup in Las Vegas last year, and has competed against some of these show jumping superstars before. Going into the jump-off today, she said she'd hoped for a clear round and sixth place, but she finished more than two seconds faster than her closest competitor, second place Jeffery Welles on Riviera. "I never realized my horse was that fast," said Vince. Catch 22, owned by Vince and Trinity Farm earned $30,000 for today's win. More on Vince's exciting win...

This Week's Featured Classifieds

Want to go to the show ring? This filly can take you there. Sheza Hot Gal is an AQHA registered Incentive Fund three-year old with limited showing. Won IQHA Halter Futurity as weanling and was Reserve Champion. She has a nice temperament, very pretty mover, and profile. She is ready to win for you! (PEI)

MPHA's 2000 weanling winner, Dolly, is show ready and a winner. Two Reserve Grands in limited showing. She is an excellent lunge line prospect and is built to ride. She is 15 hh in the hip as a yearling and still growing. Sired by MPHA Hi Point Stallion (Chus This Paycheck), Dolly has winning in her blood. She bathes, clips, and trailers with ease. Loves people. She can take you straight to the Winner's Circle. (NB)

Jumping Breast Collar, dark brown. Keeps your saddle from slipping backward while you jump. Buyer pays shipping. (NF)

Hunter Prospect. Very cute bay pony, growing like a weed. Born April 2000, will mature to 14 hh. Well-handled, trailers, regular deworming and needles, used to children, does 4-H showmanship. Natural form over fences, good with farrier, long floating stride. (NS)

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

USET Approves Selection Procedures for 2001 CSIO Spruce Meadows

Each year the USET sends a squad of riders to represent the United States at the Masters Tournament at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Canada.  In years which a championship is being held, teams have been selected based on performance in selection trials being held for other squads (e.g. Olympic Games, Pan American Games or World Equestrian Games).  With no selection trials being held in 2001, the squad for Spruce Meadows will be chosen based on the USET Computer List ranking as is the case with other CSIO and CSI competitions in which interest exceeds the number of available invitations. More...

Upcoming Events

June 2:    Hampton Pleasure Driving Club clinic and rookie pleasure drive at Jean Northrup's at 10:00 am. Bring lunch - potluck after drive. Even though there will be a short rookie drive, this day is open to both experienced horses and drivers - clinic will be for both. Contact Jean Northrup: 506-832-0909

June 2:    Charlottetown Pony Club Show, Livingstone Stables, East Royalty, PEI. Starting at 8:30 am. Contact Bernie Field: 902-566-3914

June 2:    WHA Show sponsored by the Paint Association. Venture Stables, Freetown, PEI. Contact Larry Banman: 902-887-2753

June 2:    CEF Dressage Show at Jorrock Stables in Saint John, NB. Contact Doris Ward.

June 2:    NS CADORA Spring Show #1 (Class 8). Windsor Show Grounds, Windsor, NS. Contact Sandy Chiasson: schaisson@redrunner.com or 902-453-9615

June 2-3:    Windsor Junction Spring Classic (Class 6). Windgate Farm, Windsor Junction, NS. Contact Shirley Campbell: 902-861-2279

June 2-3:    All Round Cowboy Championships, Ronnie Wilkins Penning Corral, Princess Louise Show Park, Sussex, NB. A competition never seen before in the Maritime Provinces. A true test of rider and horse, entrants will compete in five fast-paced and exciting events designed to show the versatility of the cow horse and cowboy. At the end of the two days, the five top finalists will match their skills and prove just who the top cowboy (or cowgirl) in the Maritimes really is!!! More information. Entries Cheryl Cowie: 506-832-4777.

June 2-3:    Pictou County Light Horse Club Show, Pictou, NS. English and Western classes. Barrels, poles, and fun classes also. Show starts at 9:00 am. Contact Pam Smith: 902-396-5985 or Lori Hansen: 902-485-5133

June 2-3:    "Reach for Harmony" riding clinic with Jim Durling. Equine Excellence, Mount Uniacke, NS.  $80. Horses available. 902-866-3111

June 3:    NS CADORA Spring Show #2 (Class 8). Windsor Show Grounds, Windsor, NS. Contact Sandy Chiasson: schaisson@redrunner.com or 902-453-9615

June 3:    Double D Equestrian Club hosts a spring training show at Double D Stables, Nappan, NS. Everyone welcome for $10 a day per horse/rider combination (plus insurance and refundable back number). Ribbons to fifth place, exhibitor prizes. Judge: Don Porter of Porters Equine Centre in Stewiacke, NS. Contact Monique: kallie@auracom.com or 902-667-3899

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

Two words not commonly related to winning or losing at the horse show ring correlate to the color of the ribbons received. The two words are 'act' and 'react.' Winners act. Nonwinners react.
~ Don Burt, Winning With The American Quarter Horse

Maritime All Around Cowboy Championships This Weekend!

A competition never seen before in the Maritime Provinces. This weekend event is the true test of rider and horse as entrants compete in five fast-paced and exciting events designed to show the versatility of the cow horse and the cowboy. At the end of two days, the five top finalists will match their skills (and trade horses) to prove just who the top cowboy - or cowgirl - in the Maritimes really is! Don't miss this exciting event where contestants test their skills and abilities in individual penning, four corner barrel racing, camp drafting, obstacle race, bareback cow chase, and the finals! The top cowboy will receive an engraved trophy saddle. More about the event...

Horses in Unexpected Places

What is a 'camp draft'?!? Those who attend the Maritime All Around Cowboy Championships in Sussex, NB this weekend will get a real live demonstration. This unusual event sees a cowboy cut a cow from the heard and take it through a prescribed pattern. This event originates in Australia where the cowboys sometimes guide the cow through a figure eight pattern. In Sussex the contestants will put the cow through a cloverleaf barrel pattern - it promises to be a great spectator sport!!

 

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