the sweaty equestrian
saddle up strong
"I run for my horse. I lift for my horse. I stretch and fuel and recover so that I can be there for him
~ really be there ~ in the dark hour on the mountain."
~ The Sweaty Equestrian
~ really be there ~ in the dark hour on the mountain."
~ The Sweaty Equestrian
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Tevis.
It was everything I expected. It was nothing like I expected. It was more and different than I expected.
Experiencing Tevis firsthand replaced the coloring book rendering in...
Preparing for Tevis is just like preparing for any other endurance ride.
Okay, it’s not.
Okay, it is…but it isn’t.
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to get ready for Tevis,...
What does it take to get a good prospect to the starting line of the famed Western States 100 Mile Trail Ride? I sat down with Atlas and his owner, Layne Lewis, to ask.
Atlas leaned back on his hindquarters. I gave him his head, and his forelegs dropped over the steep ledge. The rocks shifted on the slope, but held. His hind end caught up just in time...
Heat acclimation is a tool used by all kinds of athletes to improve their ability to perform in hot and/or humid conditions. Endurance riders can benefit from it as well. Here's what...
In preparation for Tevis, Atlas and I took on the 100-miler at Mary & Anna Memorial 2024. His performance? Stellar! Except for that one thing...
Welcome
The Sweaty Equestrian is about exuberant fitness for horses, riders, and minds.
As a forty-something endurance rider and trail runner, I am passionate about maximizing my mental, emotional, and physical fitness to keep riding for decades to come.
You’ll find articles about equestrian endurance riding, rider fitness, equine wellness, and resiliency. I also share my journey with my own, little herd.
Be invited ~ be inspired ~ to saddle up strong.
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I create and host a limited number of endurance ride web pages for free each year, as a way to give back to the community and promote the sport. All you need to do is ask.
