Wyoming: Going the distance – by horse

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Amber Travsky Outdoors columnist
Jun 18, 2026

In the sporting world, endurance events are common. Runners push themselves in the 26.2-mile marathon and cyclists pedal 100 miles in a century ride. Less well known is the equestrian version of “going the distance.”

Endurance horse races range from 25 to 100-plus miles per day, with many lasting more than one day. Horses and riders travel on varied terrain, going down dirt roads, on wooded trails and cross-country.

The local version, the annual Happy Jack Equestrian Endurance Ride, will take place this weekend on June 20 and 21 in the Vedauwoo Recreation Area of the Medicine Bow National Forest. Cheyenne resident and Trail Master Sue Basham and has been busily marking the course, a task that takes about 10 days of riding and hiking. She has been a part of the race for some 40 years now. Cindy Eckles, also from Cheyenne, is ride master for the event...

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https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/going-the-distance-by-horse/article_85c60dd2-ca49-4d9c-8382-98b3ebe7597e.html

Endurance Horse Podcast: 23,000 Miles Later | A Conversation with Marci Cunningham

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June 6 2026
with Christina Hyke

What can more than 23,000 endurance miles teach us about horses, horsemanship, and longevity?

In this episode of the Endurance Horse Podcast™, I sit down with longtime endurance rider Marci Cunningham, an AERC Decade Team rider, Pacific Southwest Region Director, and horsewoman whose endurance career spans decades and thousands of competition miles.

Marci shares stories of the horses that carried her through the years, the partnerships that shaped her journey, and the lessons learned along the way. We discuss why longevity matters, the benefits of a slower and more thoughtful approach to riding, and how listening to our horses can help us build partnerships that stand the test of time.

Whether you're a brand-new rider, chasing your first 50, or reflecting on a lifetime in the saddle, this conversation is a reminder that the greatest accomplishments are often built one mile, one ride, and one horse at a time.

Because sometimes the goal isn't simply to go farther or faster—it's to still be enjoying the trail years from now.

Listen:
https://endurancehorsepodcast.podbean.com/e/23000-miles-later-a-conversation-with-marci-cunningham/

2026 April's Horses in the Morning Endurance Podcast

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Endurance Rider AP & Jeepers’ Journey to Their 1st Tevis, by Farnam and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control for April 14, 2026

Horses in the Morning
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...

https://horseradionetwork.com/2026/04/endurance-rider-ap-jeepers-journey-to-their-1st-tevis-by-farnam-and-endure-gold-killer-fly-mosquito-control-for-april-14-2026/