Equestrian endurance riding is an exciting sport that welcomes riders of all ages and equines of all breeds. Getting started may seem daunting, but there are many ways to learn the ropes. Here’s how to get your foot in the door.
What you eat during an endurance ride can dramatically affect how you feel and the decisions you make. It’s easy to get distracted by your horse’s needs, but fueling yourself properly is critical. Here’s how to eat for a stronger, smarter ride.
Getting a decent night’s sleep for equestrian endurance riding can seem nearly impossible. Try these tips for a peaceful ride camp snooze.
If you don’t have a living quarters trailer or truckbed camper, you’ll need to be creative when it comes to sleeping quarters for equestrian endurance riding. Here’s the information you’ll need to choose the right shelter, bed, and sleeping bag to keep you comfortable in ride camp.
Planning a long, hot stay in ride camp? Here’s how equestrian endurance riders can keep their cooler ice frozen for multi-day rides.
Even without the luxury of a living quarters trailer, you can enjoy hot meals after a day in the saddle. Here’s how to assemble a camp kitchen for equestrian endurance riding.
Packing for equestrian endurance riding can feel overwhelming. If you’ve ever stood between your trailer and a mountain of necessities, wondering how you’re going to stuff it all in there, you know how important it is to have a strategy for packing like a pro.
What should you pack in your saddle bags for equestrian endurance riding? You can’t plan for every contingency, but stocking your saddle bags with some well-chosen items will greatly enhance the safety and comfort of your ride. Here’s a list of what to pack (and what not to pack) in your saddle bags.
The endurance riding off-season is your opportunity to reflect and improve. In this article, experts from ODEEO share tips on reducing stress and preparing to ride better next year.
What makes a great endurance horse, and how do you get one? Here are my notes from high-mileage endurance rider Nick Warhol’s presentation on the subject.