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Since 2013 the Endurance podcast focuses on the amazing sport of endurance riding. Hosted by a legend in the endurance world, Karen Chaton. Episodes include endurance riding tips, guests from all aspects of the sport and stories from the trail. The longest running podcast for the endurance world.
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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 ChatonTitle Sponsor: The Arabian Horse AssociationGuest: Amrita OLearyLink: Garmin® Venu® X1Support for this podcast provided by: Chewy, The Distance Depot, Chewy, and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:10:00 - Endurance Tip19:00 - Rain Gear23:00 - Virtual Conference30:48 - 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 ChatonTitle Sponsor: The Arabian Horse AssociationGuest: Nicole Wertz, 2025 AHA Endurance Championship winner Link: Garmin Blaze Equine HRMSupport for this podcast provided by: Sentinel Horse Feeds The Distance Depot, Chewy, and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:06:00 - Karen Overslept14:14 - Endurance Tip18:00 - Garmin Blaze Equine HRM27:40 - Nicole WertzEndurance 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 ChatonTitle Sponsor: The Arabian Horse AssociationGuest: Rachel GobbelsGuest: Maranda Bibb and Jenny Dart, Big South Fork Endurance Ride Support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, Chewy, and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:22:15 – Rachel Gobbels37:47 – 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 ChatonTitle Sponsor: The Arabian Horse AssociationGuest: Rachel Gobbels, Rider #23Guest: Ari Spoto, Rider #109Support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, Chewy, Sentinel Feeds and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:06:00 - Tevis Stats23:00 - Kristen from Distance Depot27:54 - Rachel Gobbels37:12 - 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 ChatonTitle Sponsor: The Arabian Horse AssociationGuest: Kristen at Distance Depot on the ThinLine Flexible Filly Slow Feed Grazing MuzzleLink: Fi TrackerGuest: Cyd Fairbanks is the Ride Manager for the Hat Creek Hustle RideSupport for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, Chewy, Sentinel Feeds and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:08:00 - Heat Training11:08 - Fi Tracker14:40 - Reading Horse Signals26:00 - 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 ChatonTitle Sponsor: The Arabian Horse AssociationGuest: Diane WhitlockGuest: Kristyn Sturken, Equine Product Manager from Sentinel Horse FeedsSupport for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, Chewy, Sentinel Feeds and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:02:45 - High Desert 50 Ride Review10:25 - Kristyn Sturken from Sentinel Horse Feeds20:58 - Training Tip31:36 - Kristen from the Distance Depot36:33 - Diane Whitlock
We learn about the Arabian Horse Association's Distance Horse Nationals and the new FEI ride happening in Canada later this year. Listen in...HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3664 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonGuest: Alanna Frank, Arabian Horse AssociationGuest: Tracy Vollman, Sask Long Riders, Sask Long Riders Facebook | FEI Endurance in Saskatchewan FacebookSupport for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, Chewy, Sentinel Feeds and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:10:10 - Alanna Frank, Arabian Horse Association21.45 - Tracy Vollman, Sask Long Riders
We are thrilled to speak with Lisa Snyder, an esteemed figure recently inducted into the AERC Hall of Fame. Gunner Frank, the owner of Trinity, a horse also inducted in the Hall of Fame, shares his journey and the remarkable attributes that contribute to Trinity's success. Plus, in the Endurance tip Karen shares the things she carries on a ride in her packs. Listen in...HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3644 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonGuest: Lisa SchneiderGuest: Gunnar FrankGuest: Kristen at The Distance Depot Additional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, Chewy, Sentinal Feeds and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:09:00 - Saddle Pack Essentials15:50 - Kristen on Stirrups22:00 - Lisa Schneider40:00 - Gunnar Frank31:30 - Erin Aloan Grogan
Joanna Ziettero joins us to talk about the joys of packing up at the end of a show. Erin Grogan speaks about the "That Girl HRN Auditor Team" and "Green Bean Endurance" for 2025 and Kristen from The Distance Depot explains hackamores. Listen in...HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3624 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonGuest: Joanna ZietteroGuest: Erin Aloan Grogan on the Green Bean Endurance ChallengeGuest: Kristen at The Distance Depot Additional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, US Rider and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:07:24 - The Endurance Riders Mindset14:46 - Kristen at The Distance Depot 19:30 - Joanna Ziettero31:30 - Erin Aloan Grogan
We caught up with Vera Kalila in between her rescuing horses from the California Wildfires. She had a terrific 2024 ride season with her daughter Erna and travelled across many states and regions racking up the points and miles and has some good advice about trailering long distances with horses. Plus, Karen shares her list of essentials for your crew bag or ringside tote.HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3604 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Coach Jenn and Karen ChatonGuest: Vera Kalila, Love This Horse Equine Rescue | PayPal | VenmoWhat to pack in your crew bag or ringside toteAdditional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot , Chewy and Listeners Like You
Lynn Beazley joins us to tell us how recovering from an injury as a horseback rider over 60 is both a challenge and an opportunity for growth. Plus, Karen chats about the importance of stretching before a ride and Kristen at Distance Depot Distance Depot tells us about the new True Grit Saddle Packs. Listen in...HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3560 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonGuest: Lynn Beazley | YouTubeGuest: Kristen at The Distance Depot Additional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, US Rider and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:04:45 - Stretching for Endurance Riders08:50 - Kristen at The Distance Depot 16:40 - Lynn Beazley
Ashley Wingert tells us all about her adventure riding in the Tom Quilty Gold Cup, Australia's premiere 100 mile ride. Dr. Lucian Spataro Jr., on his book "The Long Ride". It is a beautiful chronology of a place in time when three horses and a team of people were doing the “right thing” against very long odds; their perseverance is even more inspiring today, twenty years later. In Karen's training tip she talks about negative splits, riding the first half of an endurance ride slower than the second. Listen in...HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3560 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonGuest: Ashley Wingert | FacebookGuest: Lucian Spataro | Website | Additional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, US Rider and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:07:48 - Adventures with Jovi17:54 - Introducing New Products at Distance Depot23:38 - Ashley Wingert39:24 - Lucian Spataro
Revisit: Today we look back at some great tips we got over the years. First, Victoria Beelik discusses the most important things to do to plan now for an emergency with your animals. Then Karen explains what tailing in an endurance ride is and how to do it safely. Finally, Karen discusses ride strategy to make sure you and your horse complete your ride. Listen in...HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3536 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonGuest: Victoria Beelik | FacebookAdditional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, US Rider and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:01:40 - Victoria Beelik on Emergency Preparedness26:10 - Tailing31:34 - Ride Strategy
We start the show with Poop Week, by Poseidon Animal Health, and a discussion on the importance of Dung Beetles. Then we transition to Endurance with author and Endurance Rider Donna Snyder Smith and her new book "The Alchemy of Horses: A Journey of Self-Healing". Listen in... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3516 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonTitle Sponsor: Poseidon Animal HealthGuest: Donna Snyder Smith, author of The Alchemy of Horses: A Journey of Self-HealingGuest: Jane Myers of Equiculture.net on Dung BeetlesAdditional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:02:46 - The World Endurance Championships13:16 - Jane Myers 24:53 - Kristen from The Distance Depot29:16 - Donna Snyder Smith
Tevis winner Jeanette 'Jay' Mero joins us to discuss her amazing win in blazing hot conditions and she also addresses the horses that were lost this year. Then her daughter, Reyna Mero, tells us about riding with her Mom, coming in 2nd and winning the "Haggin Cup". Plus Karen explains efficient trot transitions are key to conserving your horse's energy and maintaining a good pace throughout an endurance ride. Listen in....HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3496 – Show Notes and Links:The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Coach Jenn and Karen ChatonImage Credit: Horses in the MorningGuest: Jeanette 'Jay' Mero, DVMGuest: Reyna MeroWatch the Tevis Cup Webcast Additional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, EquestrianPlus, and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:5:00 - Tevis Wrap14:24 - Trot Transitions19:30 - Kristen Distance Depot25:34 - Jeanette 'Jay' Mero, DVM52:53 - Reyna Mero
Judy Hayamizu shares the harrowing story of her horse Sparky's week long walk about in the California wilderness. Erna Valdivia stops by to talk about entering the Tevis Cup with her Shagya Arabian mare, adopted from Love This Horse Rescue. Plus, Karen shares her new saddle bag emergency kit and the terrifying event that inspired the update.HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3471 – Show Notes and Links:The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Coach Jenn and Karen ChatonImage Credit: Horses in the MorningGuest: Judy HayamizuGuest: Erna ValdiviaWatch the Tevis Cup Webcast Additional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, EquestrianPlus, and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps10:54 - Saddle Bag Emergency Kit21:18 - Erna Valdivia37:09 - Judy Hayamizu
Revisit: Michelle and her daughter Scout share how they are living full time on the road with their horses. Magali McGreevy is kicking butt with her Friesian Harlaam and she stops by to tell us all about it. Rump rugs, quarter sheets, or exercise rugs; whatever you call them we answer the questions you never thought to ask. Listen in...Guests and Links Episode 2556:Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click HereThe HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Glenn the Geek: co-host, executive in charge of comic relief; Karen Chaton: co-hostGuest: Scout & MichelleGuest: Magali McGreevyAmerican Endurance Ride Conference, AERCThere’s an App for that! Check out the new Horse Radio Network app for iPhone and AndroidFollow Horse Radio Network on Twitter or follow Horses In The Morning on FacebookAdditional support for this podcast provided by: American Endurance Ride Conference, The Distance Depot, Renegade Hoof Boots, and Listeners Like You!
We chat about the ups and downs of getting young or inexperienced horses out and about, the AERC Green Bean program, tips on rider fitness, and the NE Endurance Team Challenge at Fair Hill.HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3431 – Show Notes and Links:Link for sight impaired – Click HereThe HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Coach Jenn and Karen ChatonImage Credit: Horses in the MorningGuest: Griffen Keller, AERC Green Bean Endurance ChallengeGuest: Mirella BulawaGuest: Holly Corcoran, Northeast Endurance Team ChallengeAdditional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, US Rider, My New Horse, and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps26:00 - Green Bean Endurance33:33 - Rider Fitness34:25 - Northeast Endurance Team Challenge
Jeannie Waldron, DVM talks about conditioning a horse that is new to endurance to set them up for success. Ann Scott Wicks shares her adventures riding her Mustang Jicarilla Journey to multiple AERC high mileage awards. Karen's training tip highlights the importance of walking.HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3404 – Show Notes and Links:Link for sight impaired – Click HereThe HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Coach Jenn and Karen ChatonImage Credit: Horses in the MorningGuest: Jeannie Waldron, DVMGuest: Ann Scott WicksAdditional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, Equestrian Plus, and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps16:01 - Ann Scott Wicks30:55 - Training Tip34:25 - Jeannie Waldron, DVM
We are joined by Melissa Montgomery for a chat about horseback riding in Africa and her recent win at the 20 Mule Team 100 in Ridgecrest, CA while battling 60 mph winds. Plus Debi Sanger tells us about Trot On endurance Rides. Karen shares a great tip on fast effective tack cleaning!HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3384 – Show Notes and Links:Link for sight impaired – Click HereThe HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew: Coach Jenn and Karen ChatonImage Credit: Horses in the MorningGuest: Debi Sanger, Trot On Endurance RidesGuest: Melissa MontgomeryAdditional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, Spalding Labs, and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps13:20 - Endurance Tip25:14 - Debi Sanger43:51 - Melissa Montgomery
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