Endurance Rider

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 Terrel...

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-h...

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 and Karen Chaton Sponsor: The Distance Depot Guest: AP Davis | Instagram | F...

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: HORSES IN THE MORNING En...

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: HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton Sponsor: The Distance Depot AERC c heck out the AERC calendar ! Time Stam...

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....

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....

Karen Chaton is joined by Patti Stedman to tell us just about everything we need to know to get through our first Endurance ride.  Heather ‘Flash’ Accardo talks about her preparations for the Mongol Derby and common Endurance acronyms are deciphered, plus we make up a few new ones.  A classic re-visit.  Listen in… HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3832 – Show Notes and Links: HORSES IN...

Karen Chaton catches us up on their latest "Adventures," including her completion of two back-to-back 50-mile rides at the Red Rock Rumble and LTH Octoberfest, where her horse Jovi earned his first 1,000 AERC miles. In the Endurance Tip Karen reviews the Garmin Venu X1. AERC Director Connie Caudill shares updates on the AERC National Convention and the 2026 National Championship at Old Dominion; a...

In this endurance episode Karen guides us through training for camping at endurance rides. Plus we talk rain gear with Distance Depot and meet the winner of the Virginia City 100, Amrita OLeary. Listen in.... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3796 – Show Notes and Links: Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton Title Sponsor:   The Arabian Horse Association Guest:  Amrita OLeary Link: Garmin®...

  In this endurance episode Karen guides you through what to pack and not pack for a vet check.  2025 AHA Endurance Championship winner Nicole Wertz tells us all about her amazing ride to the Championship and we learn about the new  Garmin Blaze Equine HRM.  Listen in.... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3771 – Show Notes and Links: Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton Title Spo...

Canadian rider Rachel Gobbels talks about the challenges and rewards of entering, and finishing, her first Tevis on her Arabian Horse Patrova ARA. Big South Fork Endurance Ride co-managers Maranda Bibb and Jenny Dart give us a pre-view of this year's ride. Listen in... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3750 – Show Notes and Links: Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton Title Sponsor:   The Arabia...

Tevis Day on the Endurance Rider podcast. We look at the stats Karen put together for Saturday's 2025 Tevis Cup and we meet two first time Tevis Cup riders, Rachel Gobbels and Ari Spoto. Listen in... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3728 – Show Notes and Links: Hosts:  Glenn the Geek and  Karen Chaton Title Sponsor: The Arabian Horse Association Guest: Rachel Gobbels, Rider #23 Guest:...

Karen reviews the Fi Tracker and goes over the Ten Horse Signals to Watch for During an Endurance Ride. Plus, Cyd Fairbanks tells us all about the Hat Creek Hustle Ride in Northern California, listen in... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3709 – Show Notes and Links: Hosts:  Glenn the Geek and  Karen Chaton Title Sponsor: The Arabian Horse Association Guest: Kristen at Distance Depot o...

Karen shares her experience at the High Desert 50 ride, offers tips for trail etiquette and safety, and Diane Whitlock about her experience as an older rider transitioning to long-distance riding with an older horse. Plus, Kristyn Sturken, Equine Product Manager of Sentinel Feeds on how extruded feed can help the endurance horse. Listen in... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3690 – Show Notes and Lin...

We learn about the Arabian Horse Association's Distance Horse Nationals and the new FEI ride happening in Canada later this year. Listen in... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3664 – Show Notes and Links: Hosts: Glenn the Geek and  Karen Chaton Guest: Alanna Frank, Arabian Horse Association Guest: Tracy Vollman, Sask Long Riders , Sask Long Riders Facebook | FEI Endurance in Saskatchew...

We are thrilled to speak with Lisa Snyder, an esteemed figure recently inducted into the AERC Hall of Fame. Gunner Frank, the owner of Trinity, a horse also inducted in the Hall of Fame, shares his journey and the remarkable attributes that contribute to Trinity's success. Plus, in the Endurance tip Karen shares the things she carries on a ride in her packs. Listen in... HORSES IN THE MORNING Epis...

Joanna Ziettero joins us to talk about the joys of packing up at the end of a show. Erin Grogan speaks about the "That Girl HRN Auditor Team" and "Green Bean Endurance" for 2025 and Kristen from The Distance Depot explains hackamores. Listen in... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3624 – Show Notes and Links: Hosts:  Glenn the Geek and  Karen Chaton Guest: Joanna Ziettero Guest: Erin Al...

 We caught up with Vera Kalila in between her rescuing horses from the California Wildfires. She had a terrific 2024 ride season with her daughter Erna and travelled across many states and regions racking up the points and miles and has some good advice about trailering long distances with horses. Plus, Karen shares her list of essentials for your crew bag or ringside tote. HORSES IN THE MORN...

Lynn Beazley joins us to tell us how recovering from an injury as a horseback rider over 60 is both a challenge and an opportunity for growth.  Plus, Karen chats about the importance of stretching before a ride and Kristen at  Distance Depot  Distance Depot tells us about the new True Grit Saddle Packs. Listen in... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3560 – Show Notes and Links: Hosts: &...

Ashley Wingert tells us all about her adventure riding in the Tom Quilty Gold Cup, Australia's premiere 100 mile ride.    Dr. Lucian Spataro Jr., on his book "The Long Ride".  It is a beautiful chronology of a place in time when three horses and a team of people were doing the “right thing” against very long odds; their perseverance is even more inspiring today, twenty years later.&...

Revisit: Today we look back at some great tips we got over the years.  First, Victoria Beelik discusses the most important things to do to plan now for an emergency with your animals. Then Karen explains what tailing in an endurance ride is and how to do it safely. Finally, Karen discusses ride strategy to make sure you and your horse complete your ride.  Listen in... HORSES IN THE MORNI...

We start the show with Poop Week, by Poseidon Animal Health, and a discussion on the importance of Dung Beetles.  Then we transition to Endurance with author and Endurance Rider Donna Snyder Smith and her new book "The Alchemy of Horses: A Journey of Self-Healing".  Listen in...  HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3516 – Show Notes and Links: Hosts:  Glenn the Geek and  Ka...

Tevis winner Jeanette 'Jay' Mero joins us to discuss her amazing win in blazing hot conditions and she also addresses the horses that were lost this year. Then her daughter, Reyna Mero, tells us about riding with her Mom, coming in 2nd and winning the "Haggin Cup". Plus Karen explains efficient trot transitions are key to conserving your horse's energy and maintaining a good pace throughout an end...

Judy Hayamizu shares the harrowing story of her horse Sparky's week long walk about in the California wilderness. Erna Valdivia stops by to talk about entering the Tevis Cup with her Shagya Arabian mare, adopted from Love This Horse Rescue. Plus, Karen shares her new saddle bag emergency kit and the terrifying event that inspired the update. HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3471 – Show Notes and Link...