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5th Anniversary Issue!!

Vol. 5, Issue 05                e-Rider             October 2004


And the winner is...
Congratulations to Julie Leblanc (aka 'flyin_sofa') of Halifax, NS. Julie was the winner of our 5th Anniversary Saddle Contest! She receives an all-purpose Status Saddle from AtlanticRider.com and Maritime Saddle & Tack!


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In this issue of e-Rider


AtlanticRider.com and the front page 'family' present...

The Haunted Horse Halloween Contest

Join the AR gang by posting your "costume class" pictures and get into the Halloween spirit. Dig out the photo album and send along your pics from this season or years gone by to share with the AR gang.

Our favourite will win a 1.3 megapixel digital camera! Contest info...

Atlantic Rider of the Month

September - Holly Raymakers and Stonecroft Style, of Mount Uniacke, NS. Holly has been riding since she was nine years old and has ridden - and competed successfully - in many shows. She is pictured with Stonecroft Style owned by Karen Pyra. Holly has been a hunter rider for many years, but has recently started Dressage to further her knowledge. Rider of the Month.

October - Allen Vail and Bucks Red 'Dude', showing at Twin Gates on September 12th; the first show for both of them. 'Dude' is a two-year old AQHA Stallion. The pair took first in Halter Colts, second in Western Pleasure, and third in Stock Seat Equitation. Rider of the Month.

We would love to have your suggestions for Rider of the Month. Please submit a photo and a description of the team you are nominating. Send an email (photo in .jpg or .gif format) to donna@AtlanticRider.com  

The AtlanticRider Family is Growing Again!

We're really pleased to welcome new members to the AtlanticRider.com family - check out their websites today!

Greater Moncton Equestrian Club has a great new website. It not only contains current information, but also highlights the club's history with a page about how it came to be.

Does your horse-related business have a website? If so,  email us to find out how you can join the AtlanticRider.com family!

Sweepings...

Congratulations to Donna Himmelman and Allison Graves on a great 2004 show season .Their junior horse Tommy Girl was first at all of her ApHNS breed shows under all judges in Jr Western Pleasure and Jr Hunter Under Saddle for 2004.Tommy Girl also won numerous firsts at Yarmouth Exhibition including wins in both the pleasure and trail stake class. Alison and Erin Graves won the costume class at Yarmouth Exhibition on Tommy Girl with 13 in this class they were Donald Duck and Daisey and Tommy Girl was Mickey Mouse bravo to both of these very fine young riders!

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

The Best of the Forum

What are your best tips about saddle fitting? It's a topic that interests us all! Share your opinion at: http://www.atlanticrider.com/~dsears/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=2&t=002288 

Check out our new ARF t-shirts and hoodies - order yours today!

What's New on AtlanticRider.com?

Featured Classifieds

Cute 12.3hh Paint-cross pony. Professionally trained - trailers, ties, baths, good for vet and farrier, UTD on shots. Friendly, gets along with other horses. Hacks out on trail and road, loves to jump. Smooth gaits, pretty mover. "Free" lease to approved home for Pony Club, 4-H or lessons, or, lease at our barn. Serious inquiries only.

2 horse ramp load, padded chest and butt bars. Rubber matting on ramp, floor and walls. Two escape doors, extra wide - extra tall. Very roomy trailer w/ sliding side windows. Only been used a few times. Don't miss out on this great buy in an excellent trailer !!!!

17.5" BATES LEATHER ISABELLE WERTH DRESSAGE SADDLE - EXCELLENT CONDITION!!!!! Has changeable knee blocks and gullet (extra gullet plates not included). Regular wool flocked panels. No fittings included. Retails for $3200 new, asking $2200. ***** PRICE REDUCED TO $1800!!!! ****** Will consider partial TRADE for WINTEC Pro Dressage Saddle or WINTEC Isabelle Dressage Saddle - 17.5'' or 18'.

These are just a few of the many classifieds on AtlanticRider.com! For these ads and many more, visit our classifieds!

Upcoming Events

Visit AtlanticRider.com for complete events listing. To contribute your event, please go to our front page and add it to the list!

Horse Quote for the Month

Whatever your purpose in riding, be sure that it includes the elements of fun and appreciation of your horse. Then you will be well on your way to becoming a true horseman.
~ Sheila Wall Hundt, Invitation to Riding

Horses in Unexpected Places

FORT WORTH _ The horses may be small, but interest is large and growing nationally and internationally. The 26th American Miniature Horse Association show under way through Saturday at the Justin Equestrian Center features animals from as far as New Zealand, Europe and the Far East. The association has 12,000 members in 30 countries. More about the World Mini Show...

 

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