What is Equestrian Endurance Riding?
Equestrian endurance riding is a sport in which horse-rider pairs race 50 miles or more in a single day. Discover who regulates endurance riding events, who competes, and how the horses’ welfare is prioritized.
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What to Eat on an Endurance Ride
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.
How to Get Better Sleep in Ride Camp
Getting a decent night’s sleep for equestrian endurance riding can seem nearly impossible. Try these tips for a peaceful ride camp snooze.
How to Assemble a Kickass Ride Camp Sleeping Quarters
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.
How to Pack a Cooler and Keep it Cold for Multi-Day Endurance Rides
Planning a long, hot stay in ride camp? Here’s how equestrian endurance riders can keep their cooler ice frozen for multi-day rides.
How to Assemble a Kickass Ride Camp Kitchen
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.
Ride Report: Owyhee Tough Sucker 2023
Ledger pranced past the vetting area with arched neck and flagging tail. He was boiling to let loose. I wouldn’t have put it past him to buck. One-rein stops had held him back several times in the last two minutes. Let’s race! Storm clouds rose, steely and menacing, from their crouch on the horizon. A …
How to Pack Like a Pro for Your Next Endurance Ride
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 to Pack in Your Saddle Bags for an Endurance Ride
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.