Girl vs. Horse: Why a long-distance runner raced a horse in a 50-mile marathon

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"If it was the last thing I did before I died, I wanted to race a horse," Nicole Teeny said after her epilepsy diagnosis.

By Mike Gavin and Erica Messick • Published September 25, 2024

Nicole Teeny was the dark horse.

She took her place at the starting line of a 50-mile course, but when the marathon began and her opponents set forth, she stood in place.

“I started a few minutes later,” she said, “because I didn't want to get run over.”

It was a stampede of sorts. The 18 opponents she was competing against were horses.

“We all set off onto the same 50-mile course,” Teeny told NBC Local. “It had a couple of loops and we just saw who crosses the finish line first...”

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Arizona: Humans Will Challenge Horses for the Fortieth Year

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September 6, 2024 By FBN

The epic Man Against Horse race takes off next month in Dewey.

On Oct. 19, for the 40th year, long distance runners and horse/rider teams will hoof it to the top of Mingus Mountain and back in the grueling Man Against Horse 50-mile race, a historic Prescott area “best kept secret.”

Look for race favorites to return for the anniversary event, including four-time winner Kim Abbott with her Arabian horse “Goat,” and runners for whom this race has become a favorite.

The Man Against Horse Race was founded in 1983 when Prescott runner and City Councilmember Gheral Brownlow made a bar bet on Whiskey Row with cowboy and police officer Steve Rafters that he could outrun Rafters’ horse in a race. The original race was from Williams to Perkinsville, and it was a two-day contest, said Race Director Ron Barrett. The race was later moved to its current location, a loop over Mingus Mountain and back to the finish at the Fain Ranch base camp just off Highway 89A...

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2024 August's Horses in the Morning Endurance Podcast

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August 13 2024

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...

https://www.horseradionetwork.com/2024/08/endurance-tevis-winners-jeanette-and-reyna-mero-and-trot-transitions-for-august-13-2024/

Local Iowa Firefighter Completes 600-Mile Horseback Adventure Across Mongolia

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By VINTON LIONS CLUB
September 12 2024

VINTON — At today’s Lions Club meeting, local firefighter and horse enthusiast, Shelby Van Weelden, captivated the audience with a remarkable presentation about her recent 600-mile horseback ride across Mongolia. This adventurous journey took place on semi-wild horses, with riders receiving a new horse every 100 miles, drawn by lottery. Shelby shared the unpredictability and excitement of never knowing what kind of horse she would get until it was time to mount.

Her incredible tale included being thrown from her horse three times, a bout with suspected broken ribs, and a quick release from medical care – only to continue riding. Despite the challenges, Shelby described the experience as “amazing” and well worth the two years of rigorous training leading up to the adventure...

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