Equestrian Fitness for the Long Ride: Endurance Riding Optimized

Tamara Baysinger - The Sweaty Equestrian
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Want to keep endurance riding for a lifetime? Equestrian Fitness for the Long Ride is all about helping riders perform their best now, plus stay fit for the distance trail as they age. Join equestrian endurance rider, personal trainer, and nutrition coach Tamara Baysinger (aka The Sweaty Equestrian) as she explores how to prepare yourself and your horse to ride stronger in a day and longer in your life. This show is for you if you find yourself asking questions like: How do I get started in endurance riding? How do I condition myself and my horse for our first ride? Are my horse and I ready to move up in distance? Is endurance conditioning enough to keep me fit for distance riding? How can I improve my balance, stability, and confidence in the saddle? How do I stop getting so tired on long rides? How do I get back into riding shape after injury or time off? How can I keep endurance riding as I get older? What exercises will actually help me support my distance horse on the trail? How can I ride more competitively now and stay in the saddle as I age?

  1. 2d ago

    Ep29 - Train Your Body to Ride Longer Without Getting Tired

    Tired of getting tired on long rides with your horse? You can actually train your body to use fuel more efficiently, so you have the energy to stay in the saddle longer. In this episode, endurance rider and personal trainer Tamara Baysinger, aka The Sweaty Equestrian, explains how improving our metabolic flexibility in the gym pays dividends in the saddle. Listen to the end for a podcast-only discount code! Weekly Newsletter – Don’t miss my free boost of rider fitness motivation, delivered straight to your inbox every Wednesday morning. Subscribe here. Cardio Programs for Riders – The Sweaty Equestrian's Easiest-Ever Guides to Running for Riders and Rucking for Riders offer you the most gradual, gentle introduction to cardio that you’ll find anywhere. Get 20% off with code PODCAST. Sponsor: The Sweaty Equestrian Membership – Get access to ALL of the The Sweaty Equestrian’s fitness programs and challenges, PLUS our supportive group of fellow horsewomen.

  2. Jul 21

    Ep28 - Why I Can Eat Junk Food at an Endurance Ride (and So Can You)

    Why can some riders miss a few workouts or eat the occasional junk meal without losing progress, while others feel the effects immediately? Endurance rider and personal trainer Tamara Baysinger explains metabolic flexibility: your body’s ability to access stored bodyfat for fuel, maintain steady energy, and use nutrients effectively. Learn the signs of poor metabolic flexibility—and how you can improve it. Weekly Newsletter – Don’t miss my free boost of rider fitness motivation, delivered straight to your inbox every Wednesday morning. Subscribe here. Leaner Stronger Rider – Learn how to trade unwanted fat for lean, strong, metabolism-boosting muscle; gain energy and confidence; and change your body composition & riding for life. Sponsor: The Sweaty Equestrian Membership – Get access to ALL of the The Sweaty Equestrian’s fitness programs and challenges, PLUS our supportive group of fellow horsewomen.

  3. Jul 14

    Ep27 - Highs, Lows, and Lessons at the Midnight Rider Endurance Ride

    It's story time! Endurance rider and personal trainer Tamara Baysinger shares the highs, lows, and lessons learned from her horse's second 50-mile endurance ride at the Midnight Rider Endurance Ride.  Weekly Newsletter – Don’t miss my free boost of rider fitness motivation, delivered straight to your inbox every Wednesday morning. Subscribe here. Sponsor: The Sweaty Equestrian Membership – The only personal fitness membership designed specifically for endurance riders, by an endurance rider is now open to horsewomen across all disciplines!  Join us as we learn to ride stronger in a day and longer in our lives.

  4. Jul 7

    Ep26 - What is the Best Kind of Exercise for Equestrians?

    With so many fitness options out there, it’s easy for riders to wonder: What is the best kind of exercise for equestrians? In this episode, endurance rider and personal trainer Tamara Baysinger breaks down the benefits and shortcomings of yoga, Pilates, strength training, and cardio for riders. You’ll learn how each type of exercise can support your balance, stamina, body control, fat loss, longevity, and performance in the saddle—plus Tamara’s recommendation for building a realistic rider fitness plan that actually fits your life. Weekly Newsletter – Don’t miss my free boost of rider fitness motivation, delivered straight to your inbox every Wednesday morning. Subscribe here. Sponsor: The Sweaty Equestrian Membership – The only personal fitness membership designed specifically for endurance riders, by an endurance rider is now open to horsewomen across all disciplines!  Join us as we learn to ride stronger in a day and longer in our lives.

  5. Jun 30

    Ep25 - How Will Taking a GLP-1 Affect My Distance Riding?

    Are GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound a good idea for equestrians? In this episode, endurance rider and personal trainer Tamara Baysinger takes a balanced look at GLP-1s for riders: when they may be helpful, why they are not necessarily a “lazy way out,” how they can backfire...and how to get the benefits without negative consequences for your riding. Weekly Newsletter – Don’t miss my free boost of rider fitness motivation, delivered straight to your inbox every Wednesday morning. Subscribe here. Leaner Stronger Rider – Learn how to trade unwanted fat for lean, strong, metabolism-boosting muscle; gain energy and confidence; and change your body composition & riding for life. Sponsor: The Sweaty Equestrian Membership – Get access to ALL of the The Sweaty Equestrian's fitness programs and challenges, PLUS our supportive group of fellow horsewomen.

  6. Jun 23

    Ep24 - What to Do When the Farm Work Isn't Working Anymore

    Are farm chores and riding no longer keeping you as strong, lean, and energetic as they used to? In this episode of Equestrian Fitness for the Long Ride, endurance rider and personal trainer Tamara Baysinger talks about why active horsewomen can still lose muscle, gain body fat, and feel more fatigued despite being as active as ever. You’ll learn why familiar barn work stops challenging your body, why repetitive riding and chore patterns leave gaps, and discover the missing piece that helps you ride stronger in a day and longer in your life. Links: Weekly Newsletter – Don’t miss my free boost of rider fitness motivation, delivered straight to your inbox every Wednesday morning. Subscribe here. Leaner Stronger Rider - Learn how to trade unwanted fat for lean, strong, metabolism-boosting muscle; gain energy and confidence; and change your body composition & riding for life. Sponsor: The Sweaty Equestrian Membership – The only personal fitness membership designed specifically for endurance riders, by an endurance rider is now open to horsewomen across all disciplines!  Join us as we learn to ride stronger in a day and longer in our lives.

  7. Jun 16

    Ep23 How Electrolytes for the Rider Help You Support Your Horse on the Endurance Trail

    Is fatigue or brain fog interfering with your ability enjoy your horse time this summer? There may be a simple solution: Electrolytes. Active riders - especially those who eat a healthy diet - may need more sodium, potassium, and magnesium than they think. In this episode, endurance rider, personal trainer, and nutrition coach Tamara Baysinger of The Sweaty Equestrian shares how to use food and smart electrolyte supplementation to support clearer thinking, steadier energy, and stronger riding. Weekly Newsletter – Don’t miss my free boost of rider fitness motivation, delivered straight to your inbox every Wednesday morning. Subscribe here. My Favorite Electrolytes from LMNT – Use my link to get a free sample pack of LMNT with any order - yes, even if you just order another sample pack. Sponsor: The Sweaty Equestrian Membership – The only personal fitness membership designed specifically for endurance riders, by an endurance rider is now open to horsewomen across all disciplines!  Join us as we learn to ride stronger in a day and longer in our lives.

  8. Jun 9

    Ep22 My New Horse's First Endurance Ride

    In this episode of Equestrian Fitness for the Long Ride, personal trainer and endurance rider Tamara Baysinger shares the story of her new horse’s first endurance ride — from the nerves and preparation to the surprises, lessons, and little wins that made the day memorable. Whether you’re curious about endurance riding, preparing for your own first endurance ride, or simply love real-life horse stories, this episode offers an honest look at what it’s like to bring a new endurance horse to his first event. For photos from the ride, check out The Sweaty Equestrian Facebook page.

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Want to keep endurance riding for a lifetime? Equestrian Fitness for the Long Ride is all about helping riders perform their best now, plus stay fit for the distance trail as they age. Join equestrian endurance rider, personal trainer, and nutrition coach Tamara Baysinger (aka The Sweaty Equestrian) as she explores how to prepare yourself and your horse to ride stronger in a day and longer in your life. This show is for you if you find yourself asking questions like: How do I get started in endurance riding? How do I condition myself and my horse for our first ride? Are my horse and I ready to move up in distance? Is endurance conditioning enough to keep me fit for distance riding? How can I improve my balance, stability, and confidence in the saddle? How do I stop getting so tired on long rides? How do I get back into riding shape after injury or time off? How can I keep endurance riding as I get older? What exercises will actually help me support my distance horse on the trail? How can I ride more competitively now and stay in the saddle as I age?

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