Endurance Rider

Tevis Stats, Drones and Mom and Daughter Riding Together

We explore the latest Tevis Cup statistics and talk affordable heart rate monitors. We are joined by mother-daughter duo Bridget and Chelsea Helms, who discuss their inspiring journey transitioning from the AQHA show ring to competitive endurance riding with their Quarter Horses. Tune in for expert trail advice and heartwarming stories from the endurance community. HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3996 – Show Notes and Links: * HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek [https://www.horsesinthemorning.com/about/hosts/] and Karen Chaton [http://enduranceridestuff.com/blog/] * Title Sponsor: Farnam and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control [https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.farnam.com%2Fmeet-endure-gold%3Futm_medium%3Ddisplay%26utm_source%3DEquine_Network%26utm_campaign%3DEndure_Gold%26utm_term%3DHorses_In_The_Morning%26utm_content%3DSponsored_Podcast&sa=D] * Sponsor: The Distance Depot [https://www.thedistancedepot.com/] * Guest: Bridget and Chelsea Helms, visit them at Riding Horses and Raising Kids [https://www.facebook.com/ridinghorsesandraisingkids] * AERC check out the AERC calendar [https://aerc.org/rpts/CalSetup.aspx]! Time Stamps: * 01:40 - Karen’s new drone & trail filming * 06:50 - Viral hiker-with-dog video & online critics * 10:54 - Local bear activity & wildlife chat * 11:21 - Updates on Saint and other horses * 11:46 - Endure Gold ad read * 13:01 - Tevis entry stats & trends * 18:42 - Distance Depot heart-rate monitor segment * 23:21 - Introduce guests Bridget & Chelsea Helms * 24:01 - Bridget’s path from showing to endurance * 27:56 - Chelsea’s crewing year & back-to-back 50s * 32:26 - Family training routine & advice to new riders

Arabian Horses, 40,000 Miles and Post Ride Recovery for June 9, 2026 By Endure Gold

We celebrate Karen’s recent 50‑mile NASDAR ride, where she topped 40,000 AERC lifetime miles, and dig into how endurance riding has evolved with better vet care, gear, and a stronger focus on horse welfare and longevity. Karen shares practical post‑ride recovery tips for riders, Kristen from The Distance Depot highlights cooling gear for hot‑weather riding, and Arabian Horse Association CEO Terrell O’Shea explains her plan to promote Arabians’ strengths in endurance while expanding inclusive programs under the “You Belong” campaign. Listen in... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3968 – Show Notes and Links: * HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek [https://www.horsesinthemorning.com/about/hosts/] and Karen Chaton [http://enduranceridestuff.com/blog/] * Title Sponsor: Farnam and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control [https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.farnam.com%2Fmeet-endure-gold%3Futm_medium%3Ddisplay%26utm_source%3DEquine_Network%26utm_campaign%3DEndure_Gold%26utm_term%3DHorses_In_The_Morning%26utm_content%3DSponsored_Podcast&sa=D] * Sponsor: The Distance Depot [https://www.thedistancedepot.com/] * Guest: Arabian Horse Association [https://www.arabianhorses.org/]CEO Terrell O’Shea * AERC check out the AERC calendar [https://aerc.org/rpts/CalSetup.aspx]! Time Stamps: * 01:40 - Karen’s NASDAR 50 ride recap * 02:40 - Hitting 40,000 AERC lifetime miles * 03:30 - Participation trends & fewer 100-mile rides * 04:50 - Tough terrain and hoof boot “sand holes” * 07:30 - How endurance has changed in 30 years * 11:30 - Trail loss and access challenges * 15:50 - Rider post-ride recovery: hydration & nutrition * 20:20 - Movement, stretching, sleep, and multi-day recovery * 26:20 - Karen reflects on Jovi’s 4-year development * 26:30 - Kristen from Distance Depot: hot weather gear * 29:14 - Terrell O’Shea (AHA CEO)

Old Dominion Endurance Ride, Promoting the Sport, Powerful Mindset, for May 12, 2026 by Farnam

Diane Connolly, Old Dominion ride manager tells us about this year's ride in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Jamie Reid Ruff shares some tips on promoting the sport in your local community. Plus, Karen has some great thoughts on the mental game of endurance riding. Listen in... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3948 – Show Notes and Links: * HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek [https://www.horsesinthemorning.com/about/hosts/] and Karen Chaton [http://enduranceridestuff.com/blog/] * Title Sponsor: Farnam and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control [https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.farnam.com%2Fmeet-endure-gold%3Futm_medium%3Ddisplay%26utm_source%3DEquine_Network%26utm_campaign%3DEndure_Gold%26utm_term%3DHorses_In_The_Morning%26utm_content%3DSponsored_Podcast&sa=D] * Sponsor: The Distance Depot [https://www.thedistancedepot.com/] * Guest: Diane Connolly, AERC National Championship at Old Dominion [https://aerc.org/compete/national-championship-ride] * Guest: Jamie Reid Ruff * AERC check out the AERC calendar [https://aerc.org/rpts/CalSetup.aspx]! Time Stamps: * 03:00 - Apollo’s rescue and rehab update * 05:08 - Nutrition deep dive and supplements * 10:04 - Mental game of endurance riding * 16:12 - Farnam Endure Gold fly spray ad * 17:00 - Old Dominion National Championship overview * 19:54 - “Beast of the East” trail description * 22:54 - Cavalry Award rules and challenges * 25:57 - Base camp setup and ride-week activities * 29:45 - Distance Depot fly masks & boots * 34:43 - HRN advertising spot * 35:18 - “Survival of endurance” with Jamie Ruff * 40:38 - Horse cookies & old-school outreach ideas * 51:42 - How to get started in endurance & closing remarks

Endurance Rider AP & Jeepers’ Journey to Their 1st Tevis, by Farnam for April 14, 2026

Film Animator & equestrian AP Davis shares how she and her horse Jeepers are getting ready for their first Tevis. Karen shares some pointers on getting organized for vet checks. Listen in... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3925 – Show Notes and Links: * HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek [https://www.horsesinthemorning.com/about/hosts/] and Karen Chaton [http://enduranceridestuff.com/blog/] * Sponsor: The Distance Depot [https://www.thedistancedepot.com/] * Guest: AP Davis | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/yeehawllywood?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/april.davis.18488169?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr] | YouTube [https://youtube.com/@yeehawllywood2?si=0B56MooQE3BZXjvl] | Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@yeehawllywood?_r=1&_t=ZP-95XFHcjm9JG] * AERC check out the AERC calendar [https://aerc.org/rpts/CalSetup.aspx]! * Title Sponsor: Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control [https://www.farnam.com/meet-endure-gold?utm_medium=display&utm_source=Equine_Network&utm_campaign=Endure_Gold&utm_term=Horses_In_The_Morning&utm_content=Sponsored_Podcast] Time Stamps: * 00:00 - Intro & tax day chat * 01:33 - Karen’s Nevada Derby 50-mile ride recap * 07:40 - Apollo’s rescue and rehab update * 12:26 - Training tip: planning for vet checks * 15:00 - Feed choices & “buffet” at vet checks * 19:28 - Loop colors, trail markings & not getting lost * 20:23 - Tack-off vet checks & organizing gear/crew box * 25:00 - Horse eating habits at rides vs home * 26:07 - Kristen from Distance Depot: electrolytes overview * 30:00 - Salt blocks, Redmond products & Daily Gold * 32:08 - Introducing AP Davis & Tevis topic * 32:57 - AP’s background & Auburn/Tevis connection * 34:57 - Meet Jeepers, the “backyard” endurance horse * 37:20 - Why Tevis, qualifications & conditioning approach

Gaucho Derby Rider Julie Bittick and Sweetwater for March 10, 2026

Endurance rider Julie Bittick discuses her successful, grueling 500 km Gaucho Derby race through Patagonia, Argentina. Plus, a practical Endurance Tip on making "Sweetwater" for your horse and Karen shares news of her horse Jovi reaching 1,000 endurance miles and the return of her former horse, Apollo. Listen in... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3901 – Show Notes and Links: 1. HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek [https://www.horsesinthemorning.com/about/hosts/] and Karen Chaton [http://enduranceridestuff.com/blog/] 2. Sponsor: The Distance Depot [https://www.thedistancedepot.com/] 3. Guest: Jullie Bittick, on her 2026 Gaucho Derby ride 4. AERC check out the AERC calendar [https://aerc.org/rpts/CalSetup.aspx]! Sweetwater Recipe: 1. 2 to 4.5 gallons of water 2. 2 to 4 cups of stabilized rice bran 3. 1 to 2 oz. of salt or electrolytes Directions: 1. Stir well, let dissolve and stir more. Okay to switch things up with a variety of different feeds. See what your horse likes. As they drink it down, you can add more water/salt/electrolytes (keep stirred). 2. In the winter use warm water. 3. Use after a workout, or prior to travel or an event. Be sure to ALSO ALWAYS offer clean plain water as well. Time Stamps: 1. 0:45 – Karen’s new puppy Brick 2. 2:50 – Jobi’s mileage & upcoming rides 3. 6:23 – Jobi reaches 1,000 miles 4. 11:44 – Karen’s “sweet water” hydration tip 5. 15:07 – Sponsor segment: Distance Depot 6. 19:34 – Garmin sale announcement 7. 19:38 – Intro to Gaucho Derby guest Jullie Bittick, 8. 21:34 – Gaucho Derby route & navigation 9. 28:21 – Sleeping, Estancia hospitality story 10. 32:44 – Best and worst parts of the Derby 11. 42:33 – Finish result & completion rate / show close