[Did you miss Part 1? Read it here.] At Watson’s Monument, wind whips the American flag. There is snow on the ground, gray with age, unbothered by the morning sun. A shiver rolls up my arms, more nerves than chill. Ahead lies the Granite Chief Wilderness, which last year was the most stressful part of …
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Equestrian endurance riding is a lot more fun when both horse and rider are comfortable. The experts at ODEEO share 26 tips for physical and emotional comfort.
Traumatic brain injury is common among equestrians, even when helmets are worn. A supplement called creatine appears to mitigate harm and promote recovery from equestrian head injury.
Most equestrians have, at some point, struggled with fear. This is the story of a terrible fall that shook me to the core and how I regained my horse riding confidence.
After succeeding in endurance riding early on, I hit a 7-year wall of failure. I never gave up the idea that I’d ever ride endurance again ~ but I did give up the idea that of course I would. I let myself consider a life in which I just rode. Here’s why I nearly gave up…and why I chose to endure.
Bittersweet tears. This poem about losing a horse is especially for equestrian endurance riders whose partners have gone down the trail without them.
I suspect endurance riding is more likely than the average sport to cause resentment on the home front. It represents a massive investment of time, money, and energy. Your partner may struggle to understand ~ or even become hostile about ~ your commitment to your horse. What can you do if your partner doesn’t support your riding goals?
The horse world loves to love Clinton Anderson, and it loves to hate him more. But this post isn’t about his personality. It’s about his training method.
GutX is an inexpensive horse ulcer supplement. But does this alternative to omeprazole for horses actually work? Here’s what I’ve learned about GutX and other supplements for horses with ulcers.
Explore the key habits, choices, and beliefs of an elite equestrian endurance rider (even if you aren’t one).