Endurance Rider

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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.

  1. Arabian Horses, 40,000 Miles and Post Ride Recovery for June 9, 2026 By Endure Gold

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    Arabian Horses, 40,000 Miles and Post Ride Recovery for June 9, 2026 By Endure Gold

    We celebrate Karen’s recent 50‑mile NASDAR ride, where she topped 40,000 AERC lifetime miles, and dig into how endurance riding has evolved with better vet care, gear, and a stronger focus on horse welfare and longevity. Karen shares practical post‑ride recovery tips for riders, Kristen from The Distance Depot highlights cooling gear for hot‑weather riding, and Arabian Horse Association CEO Terrell O’Shea explains her plan to promote Arabians’ strengths in endurance while expanding inclusive programs under the “You Belong” campaign. Listen in... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3968 – Show Notes and Links: HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonTitle Sponsor: Farnam and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito ControlSponsor: The Distance DepotGuest: Arabian Horse Association CEO Terrell O’SheaAERC check out the AERC calendar! Time Stamps: 01:40 - Karen’s NASDAR 50 ride recap02:40 - Hitting 40,000 AERC lifetime miles03:30 - Participation trends & fewer 100-mile rides04:50 - Tough terrain and hoof boot “sand holes”07:30 - How endurance has changed in 30 years11:30 - Trail loss and access challenges15:50 - Rider post-ride recovery: hydration & nutrition20:20 - Movement, stretching, sleep, and multi-day recovery26:20 - Karen reflects on Jovi’s 4-year development26:30 - Kristen from Distance Depot: hot weather gear29:14 - Terrell O’Shea (AHA CEO)

    44 min

  2. May 12

    Old Dominion Endurance Ride, Promoting the Sport, Powerful Mindset, for May 12, 2026 by Farnam

    Diane Connolly, Old Dominion ride manager tells us about this year's ride in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Jamie Reid Ruff shares some tips on promoting the sport in your local community. Plus, Karen has some great thoughts on the mental game of endurance riding. Listen in... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3948 – Show Notes and Links: HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonTitle Sponsor: Farnam and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito ControlSponsor: The Distance DepotGuest: Diane Connolly, AERC National Championship at Old DominionGuest: Jamie Reid RuffAERC check out the AERC calendar! Time Stamps: 03:00 - Apollo’s rescue and rehab update05:08 - Nutrition deep dive and supplements10:04 - Mental game of endurance riding16:12 - Farnam Endure Gold fly spray ad17:00 - Old Dominion National Championship overview19:54 - “Beast of the East” trail description22:54 - Cavalry Award rules and challenges25:57 - Base camp setup and ride-week activities29:45 - Distance Depot fly masks & boots34:43 - HRN advertising spot35:18 - “Survival of endurance” with Jamie Ruff40:38 - Horse cookies & old-school outreach ideas51:42 - How to get started in endurance & closing remarks

    54 min
  3. Endurance Rider AP & Jeepers’ Journey to Their 1st Tevis, by Farnam for April 14, 2026

    Apr 14

    Endurance Rider AP & Jeepers’ Journey to Their 1st Tevis, by Farnam for April 14, 2026

    Film Animator & equestrian AP Davis shares how she and her horse Jeepers are getting ready for their first Tevis. Karen shares some pointers on getting organized for vet checks. Listen in... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3925 – Show Notes and Links: HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonSponsor: The Distance DepotGuest: AP Davis | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TiktokAERC check out the AERC calendar!Title Sponsor: Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control Time Stamps: 00:00 - Intro & tax day chat01:33 - Karen’s Nevada Derby 50-mile ride recap07:40 - Apollo’s rescue and rehab update12:26 - Training tip: planning for vet checks15:00 - Feed choices & “buffet” at vet checks19:28 - Loop colors, trail markings & not getting lost20:23 - Tack-off vet checks & organizing gear/crew box25:00 - Horse eating habits at rides vs home26:07 - Kristen from Distance Depot: electrolytes overview30:00 - Salt blocks, Redmond products & Daily Gold32:08 - Introducing AP Davis & Tevis topic32:57 - AP’s background & Auburn/Tevis connection34:57 - Meet Jeepers, the “backyard” endurance horse37:20 - Why Tevis, qualifications & conditioning approach

    55 min
  4. Gaucho Derby Rider Julie Bittick and Sweetwater for March 10, 2026

    Mar 10

    Gaucho Derby Rider Julie Bittick and Sweetwater for March 10, 2026

    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 electrolytes Directions: 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

    48 min

  5. Feb 10

    Endurance Tips: Keeping Motivated, Vitals, Ride Times for February 10, 2026

    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 Winter 11:50 - The Distance Depot 17:30 - Vital Signs 23:51 - Calculating ride times and speed

    29 min
  6. Endurance Beginner Clinic and Gaucho Derby for January 13, 2026 - Horses in the Morning

    Jan 13 ·  Bonus

    Endurance Beginner Clinic and Gaucho Derby for January 13, 2026 - Horses in the Morning

    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 preview 03:00 – 360 camera tech 07:12 – Helmet/safety tech 10:28 – Arabian Horse Assoc. awards 11:32 – Endurance riding tip 14:03 – Gear setup 18:21 – Guest: Kristen, Distance Depot 21:16 – Guest: April, rider clinic 32:34 – Horse breed discussion 38:32 – Guest: Julie, Gaucho Derby 51:25 – Wrap up and events info

    53 min
  7. Endurance Beginner Clinic and Gaucho Derby for January 13, 2026

    Jan 13

    Endurance Beginner Clinic and Gaucho Derby for January 13, 2026

    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 preview 03:00 – 360 camera tech 07:12 – Helmet/safety tech 10:28 – Arabian Horse Assoc. awards 11:32 – Endurance riding tip 14:03 – Gear setup 18:21 – Guest: Kristen, Distance Depot 21:16 – Guest: April, rider clinic 32:34 – Horse breed discussion 38:32 – Guest: Julie, Gaucho Derby 51:25 – Wrap up and events info

    53 min

  8. 12/09/2025

    Guess the Endurance Acronym, Mongol Derby Bid, for December 9, 2025

    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!

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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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  • Creator
    Horse Radio Network
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    83
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2026 Horse Radio Network
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