Endurance Rider

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 and Karen Chaton
2. Guest: April Lauren on the AHA/FHA/FL Rookie Clinic in Ocala, FL
3. Guest: Julie Bittick on riding in the The Gaucho Derby
4. AERC check out the AERC calendar!

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

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 and Karen Chaton
2. Guest: April Lauren on the AHA/FHA/FL Rookie Clinic in Ocala, FL
3. Guest: Julie Bittick on riding in the The Gaucho Derby
4. AERC check out the AERC calendar!

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

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 THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton, produced by Coach Jenn
• Guest: Patti Stedman
• Guest:  Heather ‘Flash’ Accardo
• Support for this podcast provided by:  The Distance Depot , Chewy
• AERC check out the AERC calendar!

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; and Kayti Curtis, who is currently leading the AERC National Best Condition Championship for 2025 with her horse Casper the Ghostly Horse, discussing her successful season and her relationship with her "rockstar" partner.

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3816 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton
• Title Sponsor: The Arabian Horse Association
• Guest: Kristen at The Distance Depot
• Guest: Connie Caudill - AERC National Convention
• Guest: Kayti Curtis and her horse Casper the Ghostly Horse
• Link: Garmin® Venu® X1
• Support for this podcast provided by: Chewy, The Distance Depot, Chewy, and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

02:40 - Karen's 50 mile rides

14:00 - Garmin Venu X1 review

25:49 - Kristen at The Distance Depot

32:50 - Connie Caudill

48:16 - Kayti Curtis

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® Venu® X1
• Support for this podcast provided by: Chewy, The Distance Depot, Chewy, and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

10:00 - Endurance Tip

19:00 - Rain Gear

23:00 - Virtual Conference

30:48 - Amrita OLeary

 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 Sponsor: The Arabian Horse Association
• Guest: Nicole Wertz, 2025 AHA Endurance Championship winner
• Link: Garmin Blaze Equine HRM
• Support for this podcast provided by: Sentinel Horse Feeds The Distance Depot, Chewy, and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

06:00 - Karen Overslept

14:14 - Endurance Tip

18:00 - Garmin Blaze Equine HRM

27:40 - Nicole Wertz

Endurance Tip:  Packing ahead for a vet check, in camp or away:

Crew Bag Setup: Use a labeled duffel/ready made crewbag or wheeled cart for quick access. 

Horse Essentials: Pack pre-bagged feed/supplements in nested buckets or feed pans for fast feeding, plus extra especially if coming through the same vet check more than once. Include lightweight blankets or sheets for weather. Pack a flake of hay, and a brush or sponge if you like to clean your horse during the vet check.

Rider Gear: Pack layers if there is a chance of weather changes, water, snacks/lunch, and a battery pack for recharging phones/GPS. Bug spray, sunscreen. For 75- or 100-mile rides, add glow sticks and a headlamp.

Pro Tips: Practice setup at home for efficiency. During the vet check, use pre-organized gear to feed/hydrate. Tailor to your horse and ride conditions. Also try to keep the crewbag light enough so the volunteers can easily lift it and move it around if it is going to an away vet check. If staying in camp you can use a cart or wagon to bring your items closer to the vet check area. This also helps if you need to pull tack.

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 Arabian Horse Association
• Guest: Rachel Gobbels
• Guest: Maranda Bibb and Jenny Dart, Big South Fork Endurance Ride
• Support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, Chewy, and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

22:15 – Rachel Gobbels

37:47 – Big South Fork Endurance Ride co-managers Maranda Bibb & Jenny Dart

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: Ari Spoto, Rider #109
• Support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, Chewy, Sentinel Feeds and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

06:00 - Tevis Stats

23:00 - Kristen from Distance Depot

27:54 - Rachel Gobbels

37:12 - Ari Spoto

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 on the ThinLine Flexible Filly Slow Feed Grazing Muzzle
• Link: Fi Tracker
• Guest: Cyd Fairbanks is the Ride Manager for the Hat Creek Hustle Ride
• Support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, Chewy, Sentinel Feeds and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

08:00 - Heat Training

11:08 - Fi Tracker

14:40 - Reading Horse Signals

26:00 - Cyd Fairbanks

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 Links:

• Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton
• Title Sponsor: The Arabian Horse Association
• Guest: Diane Whitlock
• Guest: Kristyn Sturken, Equine Product Manager from Sentinel Horse Feeds
• Support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, Chewy, Sentinel Feeds and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

02:45 - High Desert 50 Ride Review

10:25 - Kristyn Sturken from Sentinel Horse Feeds

20:58 - Training Tip

31:36 - Kristen from the Distance Depot

36:33 - Diane Whitlock