Endurance Rider

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

Endurance Tips: Keeping Motivated, Vitals, Ride Times for February 10, 2026

In this revisit we bring you three Endurance Rider tips from Karen. Keeping motivated during the winter, your horses vital signs and calculating ride times and speeds. Listen in... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3881 – 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. AERC check out the AERC calendar [https://aerc.org/rpts/CalSetup.aspx]! Time Stamps: 01:20 - Keeping motivated during Winter 11:50 - The Distance Depot 17:30 - Vital Signs 23:51 - Calculating ride times and speed

Endurance Beginner Clinic and Gaucho Derby for January 13, 2026 - Horses in the Morning

Endurance news, including Karen's latest horse updates and tech gadgets, plus a riding tip on securing saddle packs. Two guests: April Lauren from SEDRA to discuss their beginner-friendly distance riding clinic in Ocala, FL, and endurance rider Julie Bittick as she prepares for the grueling 500 km Gaucho Derby in Patagonia. The episode also features details on the upcoming AERC Virtual Convention. Listen in... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3861 – 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. Guest: April Lauren on the AHA/FHA/FL Rookie Clinic in Ocala, FL [https://www.facebook.com/events/25435064256183245/] 3. Guest: Julie Bittick on riding in the The Gaucho Derby [https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1256479592469856] 4. AERC check out the AERC calendar [https://aerc.org/rpts/CalSetup.aspx]! Time Stamps: 02:22 – Guest preview 03:00 – 360 camera tech 07:12 – Helmet/safety tech 10:28 – Arabian Horse Assoc. awards 11:32 – Endurance riding tip 14:03 – Gear setup 18:21 – Guest: Kristen, Distance Depot 21:16 – Guest: April, rider clinic 32:34 – Horse breed discussion 38:32 – Guest: Julie, Gaucho Derby 51:25 – Wrap up and events info