Endurance Rider

Endurance rider Julie Bittick discuses her successful, grueling 500 km Gaucho Derby race through Patagonia, Argentina. Plus, a practical Endurance Tip on making "Sweetwater" for your horse and Karen shares news of her horse Jovi reaching 1,000 endurance miles and the return of her former horse, Apollo. Listen in...HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3901 – Show Notes and Links:HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonSponsor: The Distance DepotGuest: Jullie Bittick, on her 2026 Gaucho Derby rideAERC check out the AERC calendar!Sweetwater Recipe:2 to 4.5 gallons of water2 to 4 cups of stabilized rice bran1 to 2 oz. of salt or electrolytesDirections:Stir well, let dissolve and stir more. Okay to switch things up with a variety of different feeds. See what your horse likes. As they drink it down, you can add more water/salt/electrolytes (keep stirred). In the winter use warm water. Use after a workout, or prior to travel or an event. Be sure to ALSO ALWAYS offer clean plain water as well. Time Stamps:0:45 – Karen’s new puppy Brick2:50 – Jobi’s mileage & upcoming rides6:23 – Jobi reaches 1,000 miles11:44 – Karen’s “sweet water” hydration tip15:07 – Sponsor segment: Distance Depot19:34 – Garmin sale announcement19:38 – Intro to Gaucho Derby guest Jullie Bittick,21:34 – Gaucho Derby route & navigation28:21 – Sleeping, Estancia hospitality story32:44 – Best and worst parts of the Derby42:33 – Finish result & completion rate / show close

In this revisit we bring you three Endurance Rider tips from Karen. Keeping motivated during the winter, your horses vital signs and calculating ride times and speeds. Listen in...HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3881 – Show Notes and Links:HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonSponsor: The Distance DepotAERC check out the AERC calendar!Time Stamps:01:20 - Keeping motivated during Winter11:50 - The Distance Depot 17:30 - Vital Signs23:51 - Calculating ride times and speed

Endurance news, including Karen's latest horse updates and tech gadgets, plus a riding tip on securing saddle packs. Two guests: April Lauren from SEDRA to discuss their beginner-friendly distance riding clinic in Ocala, FL, and endurance rider Julie Bittick as she prepares for the grueling 500 km Gaucho Derby in Patagonia. The episode also features details on the upcoming AERC Virtual Convention. Listen in...HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3861 – Show Notes and Links:HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonGuest: April Lauren on the AHA/FHA/FL Rookie Clinic in Ocala, FLGuest: Julie Bittick on riding in the The Gaucho DerbyAERC check out the AERC calendar!Time Stamps:02:22 – Guest preview03:00 – 360 camera tech07:12 – Helmet/safety tech10:28 – Arabian Horse Assoc. awards11:32 – Endurance riding tip14:03 – Gear setup18:21 – Guest: Kristen, Distance Depot21:16 – Guest: April, rider clinic32:34 – Horse breed discussion38:32 – Guest: Julie, Gaucho Derby51:25 – Wrap up and events info

Endurance news, including Karen's latest horse updates and tech gadgets, plus a riding tip on securing saddle packs. Two guests: April Lauren from SEDRA to discuss their beginner-friendly distance riding clinic in Ocala, FL, and endurance rider Julie Bittick as she prepares for the grueling 500 km Gaucho Derby in Patagonia. The episode also features details on the upcoming AERC Virtual Convention. Listen in...HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3861 – Show Notes and Links:HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonGuest: April Lauren on the AHA/FHA/FL Rookie Clinic in Ocala, FLGuest: Julie Bittick on riding in the The Gaucho DerbyAERC check out the AERC calendar!Time Stamps:02:22 – Guest preview03:00 – 360 camera tech07:12 – Helmet/safety tech10:28 – Arabian Horse Assoc. awards11:32 – Endurance riding tip14:03 – Gear setup18:21 – Guest: Kristen, Distance Depot21:16 – Guest: April, rider clinic32:34 – Horse breed discussion38:32 – Guest: Julie, Gaucho Derby51:25 – Wrap up and events info

Karen Chaton is joined by Patti Stedman to tell us just about everything we need to know to get through our first Endurance ride.  Heather ‘Flash’ Accardo talks about her preparations for the Mongol Derby and common Endurance acronyms are deciphered, plus we make up a few new ones.  A classic re-visit.  Listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3832 – Show Notes and Links:HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton, produced by Coach JennGuest: Patti StedmanGuest:  Heather ‘Flash’ AccardoSupport for this podcast provided by:  The Distance Depot , ChewyAERC check out the AERC calendar!

Karen Chaton catches us up on their latest "Adventures," including her completion of two back-to-back 50-mile rides at the Red Rock Rumble and LTH Octoberfest, where her horse Jovi earned his first 1,000 AERC miles. In the Endurance Tip Karen reviews the Garmin Venu X1. AERC Director Connie Caudill shares updates on the AERC National Convention and the 2026 National Championship at Old Dominion; and Kayti Curtis, who is currently leading the AERC National Best Condition Championship for 2025 with her horse Casper the Ghostly Horse, discussing her successful season and her relationship with her "rockstar" partner. HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3816 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonTitle Sponsor: The Arabian Horse AssociationGuest: Kristen at The Distance DepotGuest: Connie Caudill - AERC National Convention Guest: Kayti Curtis and her horse Casper the Ghostly HorseLink: Garmin® Venu® X1Support for this podcast provided by: Chewy, The Distance Depot, Chewy, and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:02:40 - Karen's 50 mile rides14:00 - Garmin Venu X1 review25:49 - Kristen at The Distance Depot32:50 - Connie Caudill48:16 - Kayti Curtis

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