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Jeannie Waldron, DVM talks about conditioning a horse that is new to endurance to set them up for success. Ann Scott Wicks shares her adventures riding her Mustang Jicarilla Journey to multiple AERC high mileage awards. Karen’s training tip highlights the importance of walking.

We are joined by Melissa Montgomery for a chat about horseback riding in Africa and her recent win at the 20 Mule Team 100 in Ridgecrest, CA while battling 60 mph winds. Plus Debi Sanger tells us about Trot On endurance Rides. Karen shares a great tip on fast effective tack cleaning!

Dr. Susan Garlinghouse joins us to talk about preventing and dealing with arthritis in horses. Karen’s tip is on getting unstuck in mud and the options for endurance cinches and girths. Listen in….

2023 AERC winners of the Bob and Julie Suhr Husband and Wife Award with 2170 miles Alanna and Gunnar Frank join us along with Sudi Lenhart, VP of the Southeast Endurance Ride Assoc. Karen has some tips on making your competition run smoothly.

Karen talks about the importance of knowing your horses vital signs and Laura Worden is an endurance rider and an equine nutritionist and she tells about the current best practices for worming our endurance horses. Amie Kreth fills us in on a new ride called the Lost Sierra in Graeagle, CA. Listen in….

It’s all virtual today when Abigail Madden tells us about Virtual Tevis for 2024 and Christina Hyke on the Warhorse Virtual Endurance Rides. Plus, Jenna Harrison, winner of the 2023 AERC National Championship 100. Listen in…

We learn about teaching horses to wear a neck collar. Former US Army Ranger Reid Albano shares his experience riding the Mongol Derby as an amputee. Chasing Dreams: The True Story of the Youngest Female Tevis Cup Champion author Sanoma Blakely stops by for a chat. AERC VP Kelly Williams Stehman has an update.

In this all Tevis review episode we are joined by Tevis winner Jeremy Reynolds, as he explains how he trained his horse to ride without a bridle. Heather Reynolds makes a surprise visit to tell us about her top 10 finish and why she did Couger Rock up and down. Finally, Haggin Cup Winner Haley Moquin tells us about her ride on PJ. Listen in….

We learn about the sport of Trail Trials, chat with Berit Myer about completing at least one 50 mile ride a year on her horse Tezona for 20 years. Plus, is your horse’s EDPP normal?

Karen and Coach Jenn chat about the consequences of not practicing riding in inclement weather, Erin Aloan Grogan shares her experience as a first time ride manager and her recent CTR ride.

Karen explains the importance of being able to judge how fast you are going and how much energy your horse is expending at that pace, Luisa and Pete Breidahl talk about riding across Europe on horseback, and Becky Pearman has some tips on how to ‘say cheese’ to the ride photographer for the best pictures.

Cindy Bradley and her horse Bo won the 2022 AERC HOF Pard’ners Award and she joins us to tell us about her endurance career. We get an update on last months Endurance World Equestrian Games in Abu Dabai from USA riders Karen Binns-Dicamillo and Jessica DiCamillo. Plus, Karen has some tips on food storage and other camping ideas to help reduce reuse or repurpose items that would otherwise end up in the garbage. Listen in…

Mother/Daughter Karen Binns DiCamillo and Jessica DiCamillo share their excitement of representing the US Team at the World Endurance Championship in Abu Dhabi in March. Linda Parish, AERC National Championship ride manager, joins us to give us details on the 2023 National Championships in Texas. Plus, Karen’s Endurance Training Tip is the value of practicing trot-outs and doing CRI’s at home. Listen in….

Author Claire Eckard joins us to talk about her new book “Race Against Time: A Girl, a Pony & the Toughest 100-Mile Race in the World”. It is the amazing story of Kyla Law and Her Hackney Pony Flash, the smallest horse to ever finish the Tevis Cup. Sarah Cuthbertson from Ride Like an Athlete helps us with what conditioning is needed for distance riders and Karen shares how she calculates ride times and speed. Listen in…

We’ll be chatting with current AERC mileage leader Kerry Lowrey, Cecilia Smith joins us to talk about AERC’s highest mileage horse Tulip who is excelling at his new career as a therapy horse at age 35. And to wrap up the show Max Merlich stops by for a preview of the 2022 Mary and Anna Memorial Ride.

We cover winterizing your horse trailer, learn about ICE (In Case of Emergency) tags and 2022 Haggin Cup winner Christoph Schork joins us.

We learn all about the resurrected Moab Canyons (Utah) rides from ride manager Mickey Smith. We also meet trainer and riding coach at Harmony Ranch Heidi Helly and Karen’s Training Tip is on what to pack in crew bags. Listen in…

Tevis Winner Gabriela Blakely, the mother of the 2019 Champion, tells us all about her adventures in America’s toughest endurance race. Jennifer Kaplan chares her experiences as she tied for first (with Kelly Stoneburner) at the Big Horn 100 in Wyoming. Plus, the Endurance Tip includes some tips for how to prepare yourself for your first vet check. Listen in…

We have 11 year old, Mia Moore, who won the Biltmore 100 over the weekend, what an amazing difficult ride. Also, Mia’s sponsor Sarah Marie Arthur and Erin Grogan tells us what it is like volunteer at a 100 mile ride. Plus, Karen’s Endurance Tip: What to pack in your endurance crew bag. Listen in…

We learn all about Ride and Tie with Rufus Schneider, then Susan Kasemeyer, SE Region Director of the American Endurance Ride Conference, tells us all about the Southeast rides coming up in 2022. Plus, Karen does a training tip on the riding apps she has been using. Listen in…

Jeanne Pepper is still competing with her Mustang Tahoe in her 70’s and she shares just a few of her many adventures. Mike Tracy shares how he got started in Endurance riding and tells us about his Hall of Fame horse Aaron Moon. Karen’s endurance tip zeros in on Electrolytes and hydration.

South East endurance rider Farzad Faryadi did very well in 2021 and is looking forward to a successful 2022. Diane Connolly, Old Dominion ride manager, tells us about the June 2022 AERC National Championship ride and educational seminars they are holding. Listen in…

Aubree Becker of Kentucky Horse Exchange gives some tips on shopping for Endurance horses and Karen answers some listener Endurance questions. Plus, Karen gives some tips on keeping motivated during the winter and some Endurance news. Listen in….

Tami Elkayam talks about how she uses CranioSacral therapy, Myofascial release and other modalities to facilitate a return to balance and physical health. Ride Manager Dana Tryde introduces us to the new Cayuse Endurance Ride in California.

Griffin Keller joins us to talk about being a new Endurance rider and the Green Bean Program. Plus, author Claire Eckard joins us to talk about her new book called Gallant: The Call of the Trail loosely based on the childhood memories of Julie Suhr. Plus, Karen’s endurance tips and some cool hoof products from Distance Depot. Listen in…

We speak with Tevis sensations Kyla about riding her Hackney Pony “Flash” (11.2h) and her Mom riding the tallest horse, a Saddlebred named Kyle (16.3h) and their completion of Tevis.  Plus, we meet the 2021 FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders & Juniors US Team Charlene Dugan, Meghan Wert and Alex Shampoe.  Listen in…

Tevis Cup Committee Erin McChesney joins us to explain the history and purpose of the Cup Committee and what it does in regards to the awarding of the Haggin Cup. First time Tevis rider Andy Botello shares what it’s like leading up to his first his first Tevis with his Alnglo Arab Aur Quick Chick. Susan Garlinghouse, DVM updates us on her TWH John Henry who is about to attempt his 6th completion. Listen in…

Dr. Gimenez joins us to talk about what to do, or not do, when you encounter a loose horse.  Plus Karen shares some of her favorite horse camping hacks. Listen in….

Endurance Episode: Dolly DeCair joins us, she is still doing endurance rides at age 84 and just won the AERC Pard’ners Award. Dwayne Russell gives us the important things we need to do to keep our horse trailers running safely. Plus, Karen tells us about The Equilab App. Listen in…

Endurance Episode: Multiple Tevis and Haggin Cup winner Erin McChesney joins us. Karen shares her recipe for thrush control and we catch up on how her new horse Apollo is doing. Listen in…

Endurance Episode: Natalie Mayer Law shares her Junior Rider Derby that encourages riders to put in miles under saddle and Kara stops by to recount her first season as an endurance rider, complete with shemozzles! Karen’s endurance riding tip is about headlamps. Listen in…

Endurance Episode: Earle Baxter is a 2002 AERC Hall of Fame rider and has logged 43,980 miles and Earle and his horse “I Am Amazing” (Champ) became Century Club members. Plus, we hear some gift ideas from Distance Depot, national mileage leader for 2020, Kerry Lowrey, joins us and the Endurance Tip is calculating how far ahead or behind your competition is during an endurance ride. Listen in…

Michelle and her daughter Scout share how they are living full time on the road with their horses. Magali McGreevy is kicking butt with her Friesian Harlaam and she stops by to tell us all about it. Rump rugs, quarter sheets, or exercise rugs; whatever you call them we answer the questions you never thought to ask. Listen in…

We chat about an easy and effective DIY liniment recipe, Ride & Tie competitor Courtney Kreuger shares the story of how his horse Kevlar survived a tumble down a mountain and Dr. Garlinghouse has some great advice on horses with breathing issues related to air quality.

Karen and Jenn chat about the unique challenges that come with Thoroughbreds transitioning to endurance and the popular Sweetwater Recipe. Guests Devan Horn and Heather Russell share their excitement about the upcoming Eco Challenge World’s Toughest Race. Daily Dose Equine founder Janet Geyer introduces us to their totally non-GMO feed line up.

Endurance riding artist who makes pottery, t-shirts, decals and hosts virtual endurance rides Anne York and AERC board member Michael Campbell stops buy to give us an update on last nights board meeting and what the status is of the remaining 2020 ride season. Plus Karen introduces us to Milo the Mustang. Listen in…

Endurance Day Revisit:  We chat with 2017 Tevis Cup winner Tenney Lane, Haggin Cup winner Jeremy Reynolds and Molly Farkas shares her adventures riding this year’s race on her Appaloosa Spotted Wap; 49 years after her first Tevis Cup.  Listen in…

Endurance Day: Karen’s Endurance Tip on getting medications for less, getting your Class A license, the Equilab app, Saddle fitting the Endurance horse and horse trekking in Mongolia. Listen in…

Endurance Day Revisit:  Sharing the trails with others, Dr. Jerrie Gillespie speaks about “Discovering the Dehydration Tipping Point”, Lori McIntosh speaks about Radiant Longevity and Karen’s clipper fiasco.  Listen in…

Karen tells us about riding in the Nevada Day Parade and offers a tip on scouting out the ride site before you hit the road.  Guests include AERC President Monica Chapman, AERC Board Member Andrew Gerhard who review the National Championships and give a preview of the 2020 AERC Convention.  Listen in…

Mongol Derby winner Robert Long tells us how he prepared and eventually won the Mongol Derby at the age of 70.  Angela Wood shares some stories from her 4,000 mile trek across the United States driving her pair of horses and we learn all about the App that is taking the long distance riding community by storm, Ride with GPS.  Listen in…

Karen catches us up on her adventures from the last month and shares an Endurance Tip on avoiding equipment failure. We’ll hear from Kristen about our Product of the Month. Mike Williams will join in to tell us how he recently rode his mustang a WHOLE LOT of miles from Norco to Bishop, CA. Cindy Collins comes on to talk about taking over ride management of the Big Horn 100 in Wyoming. Andrea Maitland gives us a ride report on a new ride in Arizona. And then, we’ll let you know about some upcoming events taking place all over the country. Listen in…

Sheila Noel talks about hoof art and Mustangs, Connie Caudill has the latest on the AERC Young Riders programs, and Erin Riley Kelley has a preview of the upcoming Torrey Creek ride in Eureka, NV.

Cathleen Leonard tells us about her thousand mile horse trek across the U.K, AERC Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Jim Baldwin shares stories from his thirty plus years in endurance. Listen in…

Karen has a handy tip for equestrians on estimating lightning strike distance, Mike Mumford has a contest announcement from Redmond Equine, guests include Mary Howell, AERC Hall of Famer and Nick Warhol, winner of Pard’ner Award.

We talk about three new endurance rides in the NW Region and  ride strategy to make sure you and your horse complete your ride. Guests include Erin Riley, manager for Torre Creek Pioneer ride in Eureka, NV and Jessica Huber with the Idaho Ironhorse rides. 

In today’s Endurance episode we talk about the history of Endurance with Dawn Kerr, the Maggy Price Endurance Excellence Award winner Cheryl Van Deusen and Lisa Schneider Board of Directors member on new rules changes for 2019 ride season.  Plus, Karen’s trip to the ER and The Distance Depot Marino sheepskins, listen in…