tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143196312024-03-19T02:48:24.855-06:00Endurance.Net: USA News<a href="http://www.endurance.net/"><img src="http://www.endurance.net/images/ENUSACanadaNewsBanner.jpg"><br>USA Endurance riding news (and Canada too, eh?)… presented by Endurance.net</a>Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.comBlogger2797125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14319631.post-18580904768117320312024-03-13T10:44:00.000-06:002024-03-13T10:44:11.853-06:00“Bold and the Beautiful”'s Katherine Kelly Lang Returns to Endurance Horse Racing After Her Ankle 'Was Totally Dislocated'<img src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/wKbxWXI6l32NYy5xFgrKLg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTY0MDtoPTk2MDtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/people_218/211c1b24bf80470a5bf8b648856fd408" width="300" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://ca.style.yahoo.com/bold-beautiful-katherine-kelly-lang-185250414.html"><b>Ca.Style.Yahoo.com - Full Article</b></a>
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Cara Lynn Shultz<br>
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<b>The actress talks to PEOPLE about her return to endurance horse racing after breaking her ankle in three places</b>
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Katherine Kelly Lang was just three years old when she discovered her love of horses.
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“I sat on a horse with my mom, and I fell in love and that was it,” the Bold and the Beautiful actress tells PEOPLE exclusively about her first exposure to horses — riding the kiddie pony rides in Los Angeles’s famed Griffith Park.
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“They strap you in and they make the ponies trot around in a circle, with fences on each side, so you're very safe. All I remember back then was, ‘Oh, boy, these ponies are really bouncy.’ But I still loved it,” she continues.
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Growing up, Lang, 63, says, “horses were my thing,” and she harbored dreams of being an Olympic-level equestrian.
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But when Lang was 22, during a solo ride she stumbled upon a campsite. “There was lots of trailers, lots of horses, lots of people. And I'm like, ‘What is going on here?’ And somebody said, ‘Oh, you don't know about endurance riding?’ ” she recalls...
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Read more here:<br>
<a href="https://ca.style.yahoo.com/bold-beautiful-katherine-kelly-lang-185250414.html">https://ca.style.yahoo.com/bold-beautiful-katherine-kelly-lang-185250414.html</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14319631.post-53180313683254364472024-02-21T08:25:00.000-07:002024-02-21T08:25:18.225-07:002023 AERC National Championships<img src="https://arabianhorseworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Jenna-Harrison-on-Lily-Creek-Kong-1st-place-100-mile.jpg" width="300" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://arabianhorseworld.com/2023-aerc-national-championships/?fbclid=IwAR1FiLqjbkwcoZZDEGqbV0cn0mGDDktOLEvYH0tUhISGMbPWHDmLZdgLU2A"><b>ArabianHorseWorld.com - Full Story</b></a>
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01.31.24<br>
By Shaunna Angell<br>
All photos © Remuda Photography 2023
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As featured in the Winter 2024 issue of Arabian Horse World.
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As the late October sun rose over Davy Crockett National Forest in East Texas, riders from many states were well on their way along the pine and elm-lined trails of the 2023 AERC National Championship. The Armadillo Endurance Ride management hosted a competitive group of 40 horse and rider pairs in the 50-mile National Championship and 28 entries in the 100-mile National Championship. The day provided sunny skies and an abundance of anticipation and excitement for everyone involved, especially for the teams who battled through the forest for 2023 National Championship titles.
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Being the fastest to conquer the course in the 50-mile competition was Alisija Zabavska aboard DA Luciano, a 10-year-old Arabian gelding who was bred for the show ring but found a true passion for endurance. “Luciano means ray of light in Italian,” Alisija says fondly. “He is just that! He is the sweetest horse, just a lap dog...”'
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With an exhilarating win in the 100-mile national championship was Lily Creek Kong, a 15-year-old Shagya Arabian Trakehner cross, piloted by Jenna Harrison and owned by Cameron Holzer Gaytko...
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Read more here:<br>
<a href="https://arabianhorseworld.com/2023-aerc-national-championships/?fbclid=IwAR1FiLqjbkwcoZZDEGqbV0cn0mGDDktOLEvYH0tUhISGMbPWHDmLZdgLU2A">https://arabianhorseworld.com/2023-aerc-national-championships/?fbclid=IwAR1FiLqjbkwcoZZDEGqbV0cn0mGDDktOLEvYH0tUhISGMbPWHDmLZdgLU2A</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14319631.post-11369543434526644262024-02-13T12:16:00.000-07:002024-02-13T12:16:05.460-07:002023 Distance Horse of the Year is Cynthia Mettes' Nchantedprincevaliant+<img src="http://www.endurance.net/misc/Nchantedprincevaliant.jpg" width="400" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://www.arabianhorses.org/"><b>Arabianhorses.org</b></a>
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February 13 2024
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Greenwood Village, CO – February 13 – Congratulations to the 2023 Distance Horse of the Year, Nchantedprincevaliant+ (Valiant), an 13 year old gelding out of FSF Dakaros Enchanter X SHF South Comet and owned and ridden by Cynthia Mettes.
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Valiant started his distance career in 2016 with his breeder/owner, Pamela Burrows. Valiant did 2 limited distance rides with Pam that year. In January 2017, Valiant was purchased by his current owner, Cynthia Mettes. Since Valiant’s career has blossomed, in between 2017 to 2022, Valiant completed several Endurance and Competitive Trail events. In his first year, he completed one limited distance ride and then moved up to 50 mile rides, completing three 50 mile rides that year, one at a distance of 55 miles.
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Valiant completed a tough 50-mile AERC endurance ride in August of 2018, the Spanish Peaks ride in Colorado, placing fourth. Valiant also placed first in the AHA Region 9 CTR Championship with a perfect score of 200, he turned around and did the same thing again the following year. Valiant was also awarded his Legion of Honor in the 2019 season. Cindy states “Valiant is a total blast to camp with. Whenever I come around the trailer to his pen, I call out his name and he calls back to me with great gusto. He is very “verbal” and it puts a smile on my face every time.
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For the 2023 competition year Valiant completed 11 NATRC Open competitive trail rides, placing first and Sweepstakes in 4 of those competitions. He earned his NATRC National Championship award along with placing third in the nation for the NATRC President’s Cup award. Amongst all the NATRC competitions, he completed two AERC 50-mile rides, Valiant was Reserve Champion in the AHA Region 9 50-mile ride and fourth in the AERC Open ride. Valiant then went on to win the AHA Region 9 Championship CTR and placed first and Sweepstakes in the Open competition.
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Cindy states “Competitions are all about the food. I get up 4 hours before a competition starts and feed him an early breakfast. I hurry to get it to him as he won’t quit screaming until I get him his breakfast – just about wakes up the whole camp! It certainly gets all the other horses stirred up and wanting THEIR breakfast. Valiant has me trained when it comes to carrots. He “asks” for them in camp with lots of nickers, and I comply (those nickers just melt my heart). On the trail, he will stop and bend his head around for a carrot. I carry a LOT of carrots with me on the trail!! He always tries so hard to do what I ask. He is just a fun-fun-fun horse, no drama, just a joy to be with. And really, the best part is that after a competition I don’t feel like I have done anything. Valiant is a delight to ride and very easy on me since he has learned to carry himself so nicely.
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In summary, Valiant is a horse that has continued to compete each year, placing well. He is a testament to the longevity and versatility of the Arabian horse.
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For more information on the Arabian Horse Association, please go to www.arabianhorses.org.
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14319631.post-13068360282839427332024-02-08T08:27:00.000-07:002024-02-08T08:27:40.291-07:00Go Horseback Riding In Houston At This Urban Ranch Just Outside Downtown<img src="https://offloadmedia.feverup.com/secrethouston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/07045949/Screen-Shot-2024-02-07-at-11.59.23-1024x708.jpg" width="300" style="float: left; padding: 10px;" /><a href="https://secrethouston.com/horseback-riding-houston/"><b>SecretHouston.com - Full Article</b></a>
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<b>You don't need to travel out to the countryside to get a taste of the ranch life: Cypress Trail allows visitors to go horseback riding in Houston just 30 minutes outside of Downtown</b>
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Colby Smith Colby Smith • February 7, 2024
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City meets country at Cypress Trails Ranch LLC. Located just 30 minutes outside Downtown, the ranch is a hidden gem in Houston for equestrians and adventure seekers alike.
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Get a taste of the Old West at Cypress Trails Ranch LLC. Here, Houstonians can escape from the urban hustle and bustle by connecting with nature and horseback riding through picturesque trails.
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Riders can choose from a variety of trails that cater to different preferences and skill levels, ensuring that each journey is a unique and personalized experience. Whether you’re a beginner seeking a leisurely ride or an experienced equestrian craving a more challenging adventure, Cypress Trails Ranch LLC has the perfect trail to match your aspirations...
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Read more here:<br>
<a href="https://secrethouston.com/horseback-riding-houston/">https://secrethouston.com/horseback-riding-houston/</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14319631.post-91309445011852131672024-02-07T08:36:00.001-07:002024-02-07T08:36:41.637-07:00Endurance Horse Podcast: Erin Glassman on Overcoming Obstacles & Achieving Goals - Tevis 2023<img src="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7ea92s/sm_2024_Erin_Glassman_EHP_copy_fd73zs.jpg" width="300" style="float: left; padding: 10px;" /><a href="https://endurancehorsepodcast.podbean.com/"><b>Endurance Horse Podcast - Listen</b></a>
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Jan 17, 2024
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Episode 61
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I'd like to welcome back to Endurance Horse Podcast rider, writer, musician, mother and goal setter, Erin Glassman. Erin has been on Endurance Horse Podcast back in the day when it was send in audio, before the interviews started! She has completed Tevis three times on two different horses and is so in love with the sport that she decided to help preserve some of the Rushcreek Arabians bloodlines by continuing them at her PrairieSylvania Arabians in Hutchinson, Kansas, USA.
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I hope you enjoy this conversation with Erin today, I know I did. We did go off trail a little bit at the end when discussing the topic of how to handle negativity, and I did ponder the thought of taking it out- though chose to leave it in. Hope you enjoy!
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Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14319631.post-53438696880811003692024-02-03T07:35:00.001-07:002024-02-03T07:35:50.088-07:00Baubletina is 2023 AERC High Mileage Standardbred<img src="https://ustrottingnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/02-02-24-Baubletina-and-Larry-Gray-Photo-provided-2.jpg" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://ustrottingnews.com/baubletina-is-high-mileage-standardbred/"><i>Noelle Snyder photo.</i>
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February 2, 2024, by Jessica Schroeder, USTA Membership Enrichment and Outreach Coordinator
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Columbus, OH – The 2023 American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) High Mileage Standardbred, presented by the U.S. Trotting Association, is Baubletina. The 15-year-old mare is fresh into her third career, courtesy of long-time endurance enthusiast Larry Gray from Pennsylvania.
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“I actually started endurance as a teenager, it was a family sport for us,” said Gray. “While I took many years off, I was excited to jump back in after 20 years.”
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Gray has a lifetime lease on Baubletina from breeder Winning Key Farms and took her home in April of 2022. She completed her first 50-mile ride in November of 2022.
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“’Baubles’ has flourished in her new career and absolutely loves the trail,” continued Gray. “The off-the-track mentality and conditioning gives her a competitive edge. I cannot say enough good things about Winning Keys (who have been) supportive in every way.”
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For the 2023 ride season, Baubletina and Gray went to seven rides and accumulated 200 competition miles. They placed first in two of those rides, and both times were also awarded the “Best Condition” score...
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Read more here:<br>
<a href="https://ustrottingnews.com/baubletina-is-high-mileage-standardbred/">https://ustrottingnews.com/baubletina-is-high-mileage-standardbred/</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14319631.post-91998070941868712262024-02-02T09:34:00.002-07:002024-02-02T09:34:57.560-07:002024 Tevis Cup entries are open<img src="https://d2j6dbq0eux0bg.cloudfront.net/images/437007/46329486.jpg" width="200" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://teviscup.org/"><b>TevisCup.org</b></a>
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The link for entries will is here: <a href="https://teviscup.org/" target="_blank">https://teviscup.org/</a>
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~Remember, ALL entries will be done online, including payment. So, you will need a credit card or debit card to complete the process. This includes reserving stalls, RV spaces, and North Lot camping spots.
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~You will also sign the liability release and waiver online with a “DocuSign” form. This part of the entry MUST be completed, or your entry will not be accepted.
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~You must meet the minimum qualifications to enter BEFORE submitting your entry. Those qualifications can be found here: <a href="https://teviscup.org/about-the-ride/rules-policies/" target="_blank">https://teviscup.org/about-the-ride/rules-policies/</a>
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~Lastly, reservations are “First come, First served.” Even if you are the first person to submit an entry, if you don’t fill out the online forms in their entirety, provide the necessary documentation, pay the fees, and sign the waiver, your entry won’t be accepted and you won’t get that reservation.
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If you have any questions or concerns, you can call or email the office (530-823-7282 WSTf@teviscup.org) Please be patient when waiting for a return call or email. At this time of year our office is not staffed full-time. You can also ask questions here via social media, but be aware that while some folks mean well, they do not always have the most accurate or up to date information.
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14319631.post-48882967501244302832024-02-01T19:38:00.002-07:002024-02-01T19:38:43.683-07:00'The gold is right there, keep going': Dunlap woman to compete in grueling endurance horseback race<img src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b9b4b5f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1920x1440+0+0/resize/1760x1320!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F71%2Fa4%2Faa66b7584c3e917aa8bc49a7de7f%2Fkaplan-with-horses.jpg" width="300" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2024-02-01/the-gold-is-right-there-keep-going-dunlap-woman-to-compete-in-grueling-endurance-horseback-race"><b>WCBU.org - Full Article</b></a>
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WCBU | By Collin Schopp<br>
Published February 1, 2024
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Laurie Kaplan started riding horses when she was 5. She told her mother she was interested and her mom got to work finding a barn in her hometown of East Lansing, Michigan.
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Now, Laurie Kaplan lives outside Dunlap, Illinois and the barn is her own. Snow, slush and mud covers the ground at the Kaplan farm, home to chickens, cats, a large friendly dog, sheep and, of course, two horses.
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“It’s the connection with the horse, they connect with us energetically,” said Kaplan about her passion for horseback riding. “When we show up in a bad mood, or a grumpy mood, if we don’t change that mood while we’re working with them, they may reflect back on us. They’re mirrors.”
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Kaplan said she did a few competitive events in childhood, as well as teaching summer camps. Now, she’s about to take on the biggest challenge of her horseback riding career: the Gaucho Derby...
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Read more here:<br>
<a href="https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2024-02-01/the-gold-is-right-there-keep-going-dunlap-woman-to-compete-in-grueling-endurance-horseback-race">https://www.wcbu.org/local-news/2024-02-01/the-gold-is-right-there-keep-going-dunlap-woman-to-compete-in-grueling-endurance-horseback-race</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14319631.post-49476133276735064872024-01-31T11:48:00.000-07:002024-01-31T11:48:31.093-07:002024 Scheduled AERC Convention Seminars<img src="http://www.endurance.net/misc/AERCLogo.png" width="250" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://aerc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024ConventionFlyer.pdf"><b>AERC.org</b></a>
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Here are the seminars scheduled for the 2024 AERC Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico on February 23 and 24 (subject to change).
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Friday, February 23, 2024
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9:00-10:30 am<br>
Langdon Fielding, DVM, MBA, DACVECC, DACVSMR<br>
Dr. Fielding, of Loomis Basin Equine Medical Center in California, will be speaking on common trail emergencies relating to endurance horses.
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10:45-11:45 am<br>
Trisha Dowling, DVM, MSc, DACVIM, DACVCP<br>
Dr. Dowling is a professor in the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in the Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences. She specializes in equine pharmacology issues. (Exact topic TBA.)
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3:00-4:00 pm<br>
Deirdre Monroe<br>
What can you do to build and preserve trails and get a seat at the trails planning table? Deirdre Monroe has worked extensively in New Mexico to plan, map, and expand trails; she and Marsha Hayes of Kansas will discuss how to build relationships that put equestrians at the table on trails issues.
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Saturday, February 24, 2024
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8:30-10:00 am<br>
Jeanette Mero, DVM<br>
Co-chair of AERC’s Veterinary Committee, Dr. Jay Mero will be speaking on tying up aka exertional rhabdomyolysis — severe cramping that may happen after exercise. Learn the latest information for prevention and treatment.
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11:00 am-12:20 pm • General Session
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1:00-2:30 pm<br>
Katrin Silva<br>
A trainer for 30 years, Katrin Silva will discuss dressage for endurance. She is the author of “Dressage for All of Us” and “Ride With Feel: A Guide for the Rest of Us” and competes and coaches various dressage disciplines.
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3:00-4:30 pm<br>
Susan Garlinghouse, DVM<br>
“Beating the Hitch in the Giddyup” will focus on managing arthritis in distance horses. Learn how to proactively manage the effects of inflammtion and concussion before they turn into career-ending arthritis.
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14319631.post-45503457091268433702024-01-22T16:06:00.002-07:002024-01-22T16:06:47.730-07:00Endurance Horse Podcast: Dante LaPierre on MS Dennie MHF & Tevis 2023<img src="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zz5saf/EHP_60_Dante_Denniebjowk.jpg" width="250" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://endurancehorsepodcast.podbean.com/e/dante-lapierre-on-ms-dennie-mhf-tevis-2023/"><b>EnduranceHorsePodcast - Listen</b></a>
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Jan 03, 2024<br>
by Christina Hyke
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Episode 60
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Today on Endurance Horse Podcast we have the pleasure of chatting with Dante LaPierre about her lovely mare Ms Dennie MHF. Dante has ridden Dennie to three top ten finishes and discusses the excellent opportunity it is to give an Arabian off the racetrack a second career as an endurance horse.
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I hope you enjoy listening in to this episode of Endurance Horse Podcast, share it with and friend! If you'd like to support our podcast please like, share, subscribe & visit <a href="https://www.warhorseendurance.com" target="_blank">https://www.warhorseendurance.com</a>
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Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14319631.post-69262303502574510722024-01-21T08:44:00.000-07:002024-01-21T08:44:36.624-07:002024 January's Horses in the Morning Endurance Podcast<img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/wp-s3-horsesinthemorning.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/09134401/hitm-3339-tile-3000-scaled.jpg" width="250" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://horsesinthemorning.com/endurance-husband-wife-team-lenhart-completes-20th-100-tips-for-an-efficient-competition-for-jan-9-2024/"><b>Horsesinthemorning.com - Listen</b></a>
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Endurance: Husband & Wife Team, Lenhart Completes 20th 100, Tips For an Efficient Competition, for Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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2023 AERC winners of the Bob and Julie Suhr Husband and Wife Award with 2170 miles Alanna and Gunnar Frank join us along with Sudi Lenhart, VP of the Southeast Endurance Ride Assoc. Karen has some tips on making your competition run smoothly.
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Listen:<br>
<a href="https://horsesinthemorning.com/endurance-husband-wife-team-lenhart-completes-20th-100-tips-for-an-efficient-competition-for-jan-9-2024/">https://horsesinthemorning.com/endurance-husband-wife-team-lenhart-completes-20th-100-tips-for-an-efficient-competition-for-jan-9-2024/</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14319631.post-24789278852683305802024-01-18T08:30:00.000-07:002024-01-18T08:30:23.065-07:00Bold & Beautiful star Katherine Kelly Lang returns to Endurance Riding at Fire Mountain<img src="https://soaps.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/katherine-kelly-lang-black-dress-bb-hw.jpg?w=1020" width="200" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-bold-and-the-beautiful/news/714529/katherine-kelly-lang-horse-race/"><b>Soaps.SheKnows.com - Full Story</b></a>
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<b>Bold & Beautiful Star Katherine Kelly Lang’s Latest Adventure Leaves Castmate Cheering, ‘Get ’Em, Girl!’</b>
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Amy Mistretta<br>
January 18 2024
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Those who follow Bold & Beautiful’s Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke) on social media know she loves her horse and the CBS soap actress recently completed a 50-mile endurance race and shared “some snippets” from the “great day!”
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With the star riding her white beauty, Lang stated, “Our goal was to have happy and healthy horses at the end,” then relayed, “They did fabulous!”...
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Read more here:<br>
<a href="https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-bold-and-the-beautiful/news/714529/katherine-kelly-lang-horse-race/">https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-bold-and-the-beautiful/news/714529/katherine-kelly-lang-horse-race/</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14319631.post-81395030291137147012024-01-13T08:33:00.000-07:002024-01-13T08:33:00.385-07:00Endurance Icon Treasured Moments awarded prestigious 2024 WAHO Trophy for USA <img src="https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/418498843_775356764637443_3394188470091935801_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=3635dc&_nc_ohc=f9YuHZjA8xUAX-GwiDd&_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAxhfFIWWKTWx_P21xlX1iClemzPi24yk1wCTfQsQJBHA&oe=65A709AC" width="300" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://www.purebredarabiantrust.org/"><b>PurebredArabianTrust.org</b></a>
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January 12 2024
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As the American registering authority for the World Arabian Horse Organization (WAHO), the Purebred Arabian Trust (PAT) is proud to announce that it has awarded the 2024 WAHO Trophy to the purebred Arabian mare and endurance racing icon, Treasured Moments. The fourteen-year-old mare by legendary race sire, DA Adios+ and out of Hidden Treasure, was bred by the Alan Kirshner and Deborah Mihaloff’s notable Cre Run Farm in Doswell, Virginia, and is proudly owned by Heather and Jeremy Reynolds of Dunnellon, Florida.
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“Treasure,” as she is referred to in the barn, began her career in 2014 on the racetrack wearing the recognizable colors of Cre Run, one of the world’s most prominent breeding programs for Arabian racehorses. (Cre Run is the only program in the world to have bred a horse that has won three million-dollar races in the span of one calendar year, as an example.) Treasure ran seven times as a four-year-old, with one first and three seconds and earnings of $11,315.
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In November 2014, she caught the professional eye of Heather and Jeremy Reynolds, avid endurance riders at the top levels of the sport, and Treasure exchanged her racetrack life for the world of endurance.
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Since then, the celebrated pair have recorded over 3,000 competition miles and countless wins together, including two Tevis Cups, one Haggin Cup, and the 2021 Italian Championships, which marked the first time an American horse has won overseas since the 90s. Treasured Moments is also a recipient of the Robie Cup, a medallion that is issued to horses upon the completion of five Tevis Cups. The medallion’s equine figurehead is Wendell Robie’s mare, a paternal great grand dam to Treasured Moments.
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Additionally, Jeremy and Treasure incorporated a new dynamic in 2023 – competing bridleless. In fact, the two won the 2023 Tevis Cup in an incredible 15 hours and 14 minutes, and they did it minus a bridle. It was a poignant image that spoke to their profound partnership.
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The WAHO Trophy program was initiated in 2005. Each worldwide registering authority of WAHO is granted the ability to choose its respected trophy recipients. Trophies are not necessarily awarded annually and are given out at the discretion of each country.
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Requirements for trophy recipients include:<br>
- The horse must be living, not deceased.<br>
- The horse must be bred and still registered as a purebred Arabian in the country of its designated authority.<br>
- The horse must have reached a significant level of achievement as deemed by its designated authority.<br>
- The horse must, in some way, achieved excellence as a breed ambassador or, in the case of older horses, has achieved the same through its immediate progeny.
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Only five WAHO Trophies have been awarded in the United States prior to Treasure Moments. One of those five recipients is her sire, Darley Horse of the Year, DA Adios+ – also bred by Cre Run Farm.
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“We are so proud that Treasured Moments is being given this award,” said Deborah Mihaloff of Cre Run Farm. “Treasured Moments is only the sixth horse to receive this award in the United States. To think that one of the six is her sire, DA Adios+ (that we raised and raced) makes it extra special. Treasure could not have achieved the levels she did had it not been for her owner, rider, and partner, Jeremy Reynolds. They are truly one. She could not be loved more. And that is a breeder’s only wish.”
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Bob Fauls, chairman of the Purebred Arabian Trust, concurs.
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“The PAT is supportive of all disciplines associated with the purebred Arabian horse,” he said. “South America, the Middle East, Europe…. We’ve had the tremendous opportunity to travel the world and see endurance horses perform. Of all the disciplines, the Arabian horse is king in endurance, and yet it often receives so little recognition. Because of that, it was a great honor for us to be able to recognize this particular horse and its owners. Treasured Moments is one of the most recognizable endurance competitors in the world, both inside and outside the endurance community. The fact that she now joins her sire, DA Adios+, as one of the few recipients of the WAHO Trophy, makes it additionally sweet. The board of the Purebred Arabian Trust heartily extends its congratulations to Treasured Moments and her team from birth to present on this most deserving award.”
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“Treasure never ceases to amaze us,” said Jeremy Reynolds. “The first time I met her, it was love at first sight. She loves competing. I feel honored to have such a horse in my life. I wish everyone could have an Arabian Treasure like her.”
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Treasured Moments and Jeremy Reynolds were presented with the 2024 WAHO Trophy by Bob Fauls and PAT Vice President, Howard Pike, on January 7, 2024, at the Reynolds’ Florida home. The horse-and-rider pair continue to actively compete and are pointing their efforts to the 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship this September in Monpazier, France.
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14319631.post-43726064238478038732024-01-13T08:25:00.001-07:002024-01-13T08:25:42.705-07:00Endurance rider will be back on the trail; Bonnie Swiatek cancels her retirement<img src="https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wyomingnews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/ea/7ea1a02c-b18f-11ee-944f-2b0e3d7e9b6b/65a1abdcdaa11.image.jpg?resize=506%2C500" width="200" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/endurance-rider-will-be-back-on-the-trail-bonnie-swiatek-cancels-her-retirement/article_133b9086-b18f-11ee-8a57-5baaec1d747a.html"><b>WyomingNews.com - Full Article</b></a>
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Carol Ryczek - Laramie Boomerang<br>
January 13 2024
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Endurance riding is a matter of balance.
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For Bonnie Swiatek, balance was both the reason for retiring from the sport she loves, and the reason to return to it.
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Endurance riding is something of a marathon on horseback. Riders can travel from 25 to 100 miles, through mountainous terrain, sometimes at altitudes of up to 10,000 feet. The trails are rugged and demanding.
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According to the American Endurance Riders Conference, which organizes these rides, to finish is to win.
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Late in 2022, Swiatek announced that she would be retiring from the sport she enjoyed for 22 years with more than 6,000 competitions and 20,000 miles of back country travels with 13 different horses.
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She knew she had to address serious back problems when she discovered that the balance she maintained as a rider was not what it used to be...
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Read more here:<br>
<a href="https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/endurance-rider-will-be-back-on-the-trail-bonnie-swiatek-cancels-her-retirement/article_133b9086-b18f-11ee-8a57-5baaec1d747a.html">https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/endurance-rider-will-be-back-on-the-trail-bonnie-swiatek-cancels-her-retirement/article_133b9086-b18f-11ee-8a57-5baaec1d747a.html</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14319631.post-86686508285952759552024-01-11T08:49:00.002-07:002024-01-11T08:49:38.887-07:00US Equestrian Introduces New National Endurance Award Program<img src="https://files.usef.org/content/images/UI/logo.svg" width="200" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://www.usef.org/media/press-releases/us-equestrian-introduces-new-national-endurance"><b>USEF.org</b></a>
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by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Jan 10, 2024, 1:00 PM
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Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is proud to announce the launch of the newly amended USEF National Endurance Award Program, a revamped initiative aimed at recognizing and celebrating the achievements of endurance athletes and horses across the country. Officially launching with the 2024 season, the USEF National Endurance Award Program includes the USEF Endurance Year-End Awards and the USEF Endurance Career Mileage Awards.
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USEF Endurance Year End Awards will be calculated based on USEF and FEI competition results during the competition season (Dec. 1 – Nov. 30) and are composed of the following categories:
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• Top Ten National-Ranked Senior Athletes<br>
• Top Ten National-Ranked Junior/Young Rider Athletes<br>
• Endurance Athlete of the Year Award<br>
• Endurance Horse of the Year Award<br>
• Endurance Best Condition Season Award
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The USEF Endurance Career Horse Mileage and Athlete Mileage Awards will honor horses and athletes for their achievements at 250; 500; 750; 1,000; 3,000; and 5,000 miles, showcasing the dedication and perseverance demonstrated in the world of endurance riding.
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Athletes and horse owners can request recognition of their or their horse's career mileage from American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) or Equine Distance Riding Association (EDRA) competitions held before December 1, 2023. To be eligible, requests must be submitted via email to the USEF Director of Endurance by September 1, 2024. Verification of requests will be conducted through AERC or EDRA competition records.
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<a href="https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/co427OFIuTE/new-usef-endurance-awards-program" target="_blank">Click here to view more information on the USEF National Endurance Award Program</a>, including eligibility criteria and submission details. Contact Nicole Zerbee, USEF Director of Endurance, with any questions at nzerbee@usef.org.
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See even more at:<br>
<a href="https://www.usef.org/media/press-releases/us-equestrian-introduces-new-national-endurance">https://www.usef.org/media/press-releases/us-equestrian-introduces-new-national-endurance</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14319631.post-3472686960767842182024-01-06T08:50:00.000-07:002024-01-06T08:50:26.419-07:00Kim Elkins and Royal Velvet Achieve American Saddlebred Award in Endurance<img src="http://www.endurance.net/misc/KimElkins2023.jpg" width="350" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/>Kim Elkins, of Mead, Washington, and her American Saddlebred mare, Royal Velvet, aka Roy, won the 2023 Equine Distance Riding Association American Saddlebred High Miles Award.
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12-year-old Roy was bred by Shelah Wetter's Blue Haven Stable in Deer Park, Washington.
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2023 was a great year for Kim & Roy. They sponsored many youth riders and completed every ride they entered. Wishing you both all the success next season! Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14319631.post-28954721631858279142024-01-04T08:36:00.002-07:002024-01-04T08:36:40.769-07:00Applications Now Open for USEF Endurance Competition and Licensed Officials Grants<img src="https://files.usef.org/content/images/UI/logo.svg" width="200" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://www.usef.org/media/press-releases/applications-now-open-for-usef-endurance"><b>USEF.org</b></a>
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by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Jan 3, 2024, 12:00 PM
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Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is now accepting applications for the Endurance Competition Grant and Endurance Licensed Officials Grant. Applications for both grants are due February 1, 2024.
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USEF Endurance Competition Grant
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The purpose of this grant is to support U.S-based FEI endurance competitions in order to maintain a healthy calendar of competitions within the U.S.
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Eligibility: Competitions must be licensed with USEF and sanctioned by the FEI as an endurance competition.
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Restrictions: Competitions may only apply for one grant each year, and grant amounts will be determined by available funds and number of applications. Grants are not guaranteed and subject to approval.
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Payments: Grant amounts will be communicated by March 1, 2024. Grant checks will be mailed to the competition within two weeks following the end of competition.
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Application: <a href="https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/fybeVftNw5E/2024-usef-endurance-competition-grant" target="_blank">Download the USEF Endurance Competition Grant application here</a>.
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USEF Licensed Officials Grant
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The intent of this grant is to support USEF endurance licensed officials and maintain a healthy number of officials licensed in the U.S. The grant offers financial support for USEF endurance licensed officials who are seeking education and experience.
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Eligibility: Applicants must be in good standing with the USEF and, if applicable, the FEI at the time of application and must adhere to all USEF and/or FEI requirements and trainings for the applicable role, or seeking a USEF or FEI endurance license or promotion (with proof from the USEF Licensed Officials Department).
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Restrictions: Licensed officials may only apply for one grant each year, and grant amounts will be determined by available funds and number of applications. Grants are not guaranteed and subject to approval.
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Payments: Grant checks will be mailed to the licensed official following receipt of expense receipts for reimbursement. To receive the grant payment, the Licensed Official must provide any and all receipts for reimbursement by November 30th of the year in which they are receiving the grant.
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Application: <a href="https://www.usef.org/forms-pubs/uhOfyYa0_G4/2024-usef-endurance-licensed-officials" target="_blank">Download the USEF Endurance Licensed Official Grant application here</a>.
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Completed applications for both grants must be submitted to Nicole Zerbee, USEF Director of Endurance, by Feb. 1, 2024.
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Questions? Contact Nicole Zerbee at nzerbee@usef.org or 859-225-6952.
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More at:<br>
<a href="https://www.usef.org/media/press-releases/applications-now-open-for-usef-endurance" target="_blank">https://www.usef.org/media/press-releases/applications-now-open-for-usef-endurance</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14319631.post-30541055144985064142023-12-29T09:26:00.000-07:002023-12-29T09:26:23.406-07:002024 Green Bean Endurance Registration is Open!<img src="https://www.jotform.com/uploads/GreenBeanAdmin/form_files/JotformHeader.602754fe051e63.38376545.jpg" width="400" />
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<a href="https://greenbeanendurance.org/membership-sign-up"><b>GreenBeanEndurance.org</b></a>
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Green Bean Endurance Challenge is a group for endurance riders with fewer than 1,000 combined LD and Endurance miles in AERC. The program offers prizes, drawings, and year end awards for team and individual challenges.
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A great green welcome to those new to the sport of endurance riding! Visit www.GreenBeanEndurance.org for a look at all the Green Bean program offers.
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If you are on Facebook, please join the closed group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/GBEChallenge/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/GBEChallenge/</a> for the most up-to-date announcements.
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The cost to join the Green Bean Endurance Challenge is $15 per AERC season (Dec 1 through Nov 30). You MUST be an AERC member to participate in this program. Join or renew your AERC membership by phoning the office, 866-271-2372, or by <a href="https://aerc.org/compete/join-aerc/" target="_blank">enrolling online</a>.
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Fill out the Green Bean form here:<br>
<a href="https://greenbeanendurance.org/membership-sign-up" target="_blank">https://greenbeanendurance.org/membership-sign-up</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14319631.post-16786035784863799102023-12-20T08:31:00.001-07:002023-12-20T08:31:46.953-07:002023 December's Horses in the Morning Podcast<img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/wp-s3-horsesinthemorning.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/12123950/Untitled-design-19-scaled.jpg.webp" width="300" style="float: left; padding: 10px;" /><a href="https://horsesinthemorning.com/endurance-vital-signs-horse-worming-and-new-ride-for-december-12-2023/"><b>Horsesinthemorning.com - Listen</b></a>
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<b>Endurance: Vital Signs, Horse Worming and New Ride for December 12, 2023</b>
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Karen talks about the importance of knowing your horses vital signs and Laura Worden is an endurance rider and an equine nutritionist and she tells about the current best practices for worming our endurance horses. Amie Kreth fills us in on a new ride called the Lost Sierra in Graeagle, CA. Listen in...
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<a href="https://horsesinthemorning.com/endurance-vital-signs-horse-worming-and-new-ride-for-december-12-2023/">https://horsesinthemorning.com/endurance-vital-signs-horse-worming-and-new-ride-for-december-12-2023/</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14319631.post-39372043692205470872023-12-15T17:07:00.000-07:002023-12-15T17:07:57.052-07:00Cheryl Van Deusen and Avery Betz-Conway Win 2023 US Equestrian Endurance Awards<img src="https://files.usef.org/assets/m04jiqNnfmI/cheryl-van-deusen-2023_large.jpg" width="200" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><img src="https://files.usef.org/assets/qHTFWa15OQY/avery-betz-conway-ras-istanbul_large.jpg" width="200" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/>Cheryl Van Deusen and JG General. ©Liz Gregg/FEI<br>
Avery Betz-Conway and RAS Istanbul. ©Claire Sapet
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<a href="https://www.usef.org/media/press-releases/cheryl-van-deusen-avery-betz-conway-win-2023"><b>USEF.org</b></a>
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by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Dec 15, 2023, 9:00 AM
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Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian congratulates the winners of the year-end awards for endurance. As the top-ranked senior endurance athlete, Cheryl Van Deusen (New Smyrna Beach, Fla.) will receive the Maggy Price Endurance Excellence Award. Avery Betz-Conway (Kingsland, Ga.) will receive the Brunges Junior/Young Rider Trophy as the top U.S. junior or young rider endurance athlete.
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With this year’s win, Van Deusen has now won the Maggy Price Award seven consecutive years. She competed in 12 FEI endurance rides on seven different horses in 2023, including as a member of the U.S. team for the FEI Endurance World Championships in Butheeb, United Arab Emirates, held in February of 2023 and the FEI Endurance Pan American Championships in Llay Llay, Chile. With her own 2012 Arabian gelding, JG General, Van Deusen had wins at the Scenic Spruce Creek Spring Fling CEI1* and Broxton Bridge Fall Rides CEI3*.
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Betz-Conway is also a repeat winner, having won the Brunges Trophy in 2022. In 2023, she represented the U.S. at the FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders and Juniors in Castelsagrat, France, finishing 18th place out of a field of 70 starters. In between international finishes in Europe, Betz-Conway had five wins out of five FEI rides at U.S.-based competitions. With her 2014 Arabian gelding Djets Mojo, she earned wins at Broxton Bridge Ride in the Low Country CEIYJ2*, McCulley Farms FEI CEIYJ2*, Broxton Bridge: Night Riders CEIYJ2*, and Broxton Bridge: Fall Rides CEIYJ2*. She rode RR Soldier, Stephen Rojek’s 2012 Arabian gelding, to a win at JD’s Carolina CEIYJ2*.
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The Maggy Price Endurance Excellence Award is generously sponsored by Gold Medal Farm and Larry and Valerie Kanavy in memory of Maggy Price. Price was the 1992 FEI Endurance World Championship silver medalist and was instrumental in developing international endurance in the U.S. The Brunjes Junior/Young Rider Trophy is awarded in memory of Kathy Brunjes, a successful endurance athlete and active supporter of the junior/young rider program.
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More at:<br>
<a href="https://www.usef.org/media/press-releases/cheryl-van-deusen-avery-betz-conway-win-2023">https://www.usef.org/media/press-releases/cheryl-van-deusen-avery-betz-conway-win-2023</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14319631.post-17541599702024917902023-12-14T10:40:00.000-07:002023-12-14T10:40:23.059-07:00Endurance Horse Podcast: Jeremy & Heather Reynold of Reynolds’ Racing on Training and 2023 Tevis<img src="https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/d3f3bp/EHP_Reynolds_Tevis_2023bv4t0.jpg" width="300" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://endurancehorsepodcast.podbean.com/e/jeremy-heather-reynold-of-reynold-s-racing-on-training-and-2023-tevis/"><b>Endurance Horse Podcast - Listen</b></a>
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November 14 2023
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Today on Endurance Horse Podcast I have the pleasure of getting to know Jeremy and Heather Reynolds a little bit better, the services they offer the endurance community and to learn a bit more about their best practices of bringing along champions. If you are interested in learning more from this dynamic duo, please listen in, share this episode of Endurance Horse Podcast and go to reynoldsracing.us to learn more about the services offered by Reynolds Racing. Yes, the topic of the not only bitless mare Treasure, though her completely no headstall headstall first place finish of Tevis 2023 is one for the history books for sure. In this interview I hope you find many treasured bits of advice to encourage you along your endurance journey. Ride far. Ride well. Ride Often. Christina
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Listen:<br>
<a href="https://endurancehorsepodcast.podbean.com/e/jeremy-heather-reynold-of-reynold-s-racing-on-training-and-2023-tevis/">https://endurancehorsepodcast.podbean.com/e/jeremy-heather-reynold-of-reynold-s-racing-on-training-and-2023-tevis/</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14319631.post-53543268307091037592023-12-06T09:42:00.000-07:002023-12-06T09:42:28.642-07:002023 November's Horses in the Morning Endurance Podcast<img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/wp-s3-horsesinthemorning.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/14124514/media-2.jpg.webp" width="300" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://horsesinthemorning.com/virtual-endurance-rides-and-jenna-harrison-for-november-14-2023/"><b>Horsesinthemorning.com - Listen</b></a>
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<b>Virtual Endurance Rides and Jenna Harrison for November 14, 2023</b>
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Nov 14, 2023
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It’s all virtual today when Abigail Madden tells us about Virtual Tevis for 2024 and Christina Hyke on the Warhorse Virtual Endurance Rides. Plus, Jenna Harrison, winner of the 2023 AERC National Championship 100. Listen in...
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<a href="https://horsesinthemorning.com/virtual-endurance-rides-and-jenna-harrison-for-november-14-2023/">https://horsesinthemorning.com/virtual-endurance-rides-and-jenna-harrison-for-november-14-2023/</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14319631.post-88449724646112672262023-11-25T12:56:00.001-07:002023-11-25T12:56:28.256-07:00Registration open for the 2024 AERC Convention, February 23-24<img src="https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/404321197_10232394768598695_6121933176675803192_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=iMGXtzo8k5EAX-sErbd&_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAY1x_-_WOBstjT_okGe2wnZOwH1g1y0u26V1uXuYuaxQ&oe=6567F40C" width="400">
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Mark your calendars for February 23 & 24 and join in the fun in Albuquerque, New Mexico! Two days of speakers will focus on “Safe and Sound on the Trail” and, of course, we’ll have the usual fun and festivities plus lots of vendors and even a tack swap (buy! sell!). Host hotel is the Embassy Suites by Hilton. Registration and hotel reservations will be up by December 1. See more on the Convention page:<br>
<a href="https://aerc.org/convention" target="_blank">https://aerc.org/convention</a>
Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14319631.post-33372918381767873232023-11-18T08:33:00.001-07:002023-11-18T08:33:39.151-07:00Pitting Humans Against Horses in Prescott<img src="https://horse-canada.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/15101248/MAHR-opener.jpg" width="300" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://horse-canada.com/horse-news/pitting-humans-against-horses-in-prescott/"><b>Horse-canada.com - Full Story</b></a>
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<b>What began as a bar bet 40 years ago has become a favourite annual competition for runners and riders in the mountains of central Arizona.</b>
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By: Kim Izzo | November 15, 2023
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It is the kind of sporting event that could only have evolved out of a bar bet, and that is exactly the origin story behind the Prescott, Arizona Man Against Horse Race that saw its origins four decades ago.
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It all began in a bar in 1983, when Gheral Brownlow bet his friend and cowboy Steve Rafters that he could beat his horse, on foot, in a race. The current event includes a 50-mile, 25-mile, and half-marathon race. The horses run alongside the runners and the first horse and rider (or runner) to cross the finish line wins. There are several vet checks for the horses along the route and the time they are stopped for this is subtracted from their overall time. The organizers warn that “the 25- and 50-mile courses are extremely strenuous … should not be undertaken without significant preparation...”
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Endurance.Nethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00250527329641206652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14319631.post-46881406731522260962023-11-11T07:43:00.000-07:002023-11-11T07:43:17.173-07:00The Trek Across America with Two Straight Egyptians <img src="https://arabianhorseworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PHOTO-2023-10-30-11-33-27-5.jpg" width="300" style="float:left; padding:10px;"/><a href="https://arabianhorseworld.com/the-trek-across-america-with-two-straight-egyptians/"><b>ArabianHorseWorld.com - Full Article</b></a>
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Date 11.01.23
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On April 16, 2021, Patrick Sullivan of Modern Day Horsemanship started his 2,500 mile journey from Sacramento, California to Georgetown, Kentucky, where he arrived on October 16, 2021.
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He took two Straight Egyptian Arabian horses, the black mare Gamilah MJA, sired by Bellagio RCA, out of the Thee Desperado+ daughter, Thee Bahieh, and her maternal brother, grey gelding Haleem MJA, sired by Thee Infidel, out of Thee Bahieh.
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He did this incredible trek bridleless and mostly bareback, and visited 20 non-profits, local rescues, and charities while providing liberty demonstrations along the way.
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Shawn Crews sat down with Patrick to revisit this incredible journey.
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Shawn: I’ll never forget the day when you told me your plan to do this, and honestly, Patrick, I know your whole family and I come from a very optimistic family, however, I considered your level of optimism to be triple of what I know. I’ve known you since before you were involved in horses. Your goal is so large and you have such a positive attitude, but still when you told me about this we were shocked. We are all very horse show goal-oriented, so I was curious as to why you chose to do something so different with your Straight Egyptian...
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