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Todd Hezeau recounts the rain and lightning soaked Trace Trails ride in Athens, Texas, where flooding forced officials to call the event at 43 miles; despite the conditions, his mare earned the AHA Half Arabian Championship. Julie Bittick discusses winning the AHA Distance Nationals’ 100-mile ride with Hondo JJ Noble Shiloh, who also earned Best Condition, and shares how efficient vet checks and lessons from the Gaucho Derby helped them succeed. Kristen from The Distance Depot shares rain-gear options for riders and horses, including waterproof coats, riding skirts, helmet brims, and rump rugs. Plus, Karen's Endurance tip is on care in the days after the ride. Listen in... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4060 – 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: Todd HezeauGuest: Julie BittickAERC check out the AERC calendar! Time Stamps: 02:00 - Karen's Adventures 08:44 - Endurance Tip 12:40 - Kristen from Distance Depot 18:00 - Todd Hezeau 32:44 - History 35:35 - Julie Bittick

We revisit some of Karen's amazing tips including the importance of knowing your horses vital signs, headlamps, packing for the vet check and hydration and electrolytes. HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4036 – Show Notes and Links: HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonAERC check out the AERC calendar! Time Stamps: 01:30 - The importance of knowing your horses vital signs. 07:00 - Packing for the vet check. 11:15 - Headlamps 18:42 - Hydration and Electrolytes

Behind the scenes with Tevis production expert Brenna Sullivan to learn how they manage live-streaming from the rugged, remote Sierra Nevada mountains. Karen shares her challenging experience at the Tahoe Rim 50, followed by a comprehensive recap of the historic 70th Anniversary Tevis Cup, including top finisher highlights and milestones. Listen in…. HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4016 – 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: Brenna Sullivan, Behind the Scenes & Production Logistics at TevisAERC check out the AERC calendar! Time Stamps: 01:10 - Mongol Derby day 6 update03:33 - Virtual Tevis team results06:13 - Tahoe Rim 50 ride recap09:32 - Nevada wildfires & Bug Fire11:49 - Flooding risk after fires13:02 - 2026 Endurance Worlds to Abu Dhabi13:43 - Tevis stats, winners & breed notes18:16 - Sheepskin seat covers (Distance Depot)24:25 - Intro: Tevis webcast with Brenna25:22 - How Tevis live coverage is produced31:05 - Favorite Tevis stories36:00 - Volunteering/spectating & show close

We explore the latest Tevis Cup statistics and talk affordable heart rate monitors. We are joined by mother-daughter duo Bridget and Chelsea Helms, who discuss their inspiring journey transitioning from the AQHA show ring to competitive endurance riding with their Quarter Horses. Tune in for expert trail advice and heartwarming stories from the endurance community. HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3996 – 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: Bridget and Chelsea Helms, visit them at Riding Horses and Raising KidsAERC check out the AERC calendar! Time Stamps: 01:40 - Karen’s new drone & trail filming06:50 - Viral hiker-with-dog video & online critics10:54 - Local bear activity & wildlife chat11:21 - Updates on Saint and other horses11:46 - Endure Gold ad read13:01 - Tevis entry stats & trends18:42 - Distance Depot heart-rate monitor segment23:21 - Introduce guests Bridget & Chelsea Helms24:01 - Bridget’s path from showing to endurance27:56 - Chelsea’s crewing year & back-to-back 50s32:26 - Family training routine & advice to new riders

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

Karen Chaton catches us up on their latest "Adventures," including her completion of two back-to-back 50-mile rides at the Red Rock Rumble and LTH Octoberfest, where her horse Jovi earned his first 1,000 AERC miles. In the Endurance Tip Karen reviews the Garmin Venu X1. AERC Director Connie Caudill shares updates on the AERC National Convention and the 2026 National Championship at Old Dominion; and Kayti Curtis, who is currently leading the AERC National Best Condition Championship for 2025 with her horse Casper the Ghostly Horse, discussing her successful season and her relationship with her "rockstar" partner. HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3816 – Show Notes and Links: Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonTitle Sponsor: The Arabian Horse AssociationGuest: Kristen at The Distance DepotGuest: Connie Caudill - AERC National Convention Guest: Kayti Curtis and her horse Casper the Ghostly HorseLink: Garmin® Venu® X1Support for this podcast provided by: Chewy, The Distance Depot, Chewy, and Listeners Like You Time Stamps: 02:40 - Karen's 50 mile rides 14:00 - Garmin Venu X1 review 25:49 - Kristen at The Distance Depot 32:50 - Connie Caudill 48:16 - Kayti Curtis

In this endurance episode Karen guides us through training for camping at endurance rides. Plus we talk rain gear with Distance Depot and meet the winner of the Virginia City 100, Amrita OLeary. Listen in.... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3796 – Show Notes and Links: Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonTitle Sponsor: The Arabian Horse AssociationGuest: Amrita OLearyLink: Garmin® Venu® X1Support for this podcast provided by: Chewy, The Distance Depot, Chewy, and Listeners Like You Time Stamps: 10:00 - Endurance Tip 19:00 - Rain Gear 23:00 - Virtual Conference 30:48 - Amrita OLeary

In this endurance episode Karen guides you through what to pack and not pack for a vet check.  2025 AHA Endurance Championship winner Nicole Wertz tells us all about her amazing ride to the Championship and we learn about the new  Garmin Blaze Equine HRM.  Listen in.... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3771 – Show Notes and Links: Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonTitle Sponsor: The Arabian Horse AssociationGuest: Nicole Wertz, 2025 AHA Endurance Championship winner Link: Garmin Blaze Equine HRMSupport for this podcast provided by: Sentinel Horse Feeds The Distance Depot, Chewy, and Listeners Like You Time Stamps: 06:00 - Karen Overslept 14:14 - Endurance Tip 18:00 - Garmin Blaze Equine HRM 27:40 - Nicole Wertz Endurance Tip:  Packing ahead for a vet check, in camp or away: Crew Bag Setup: Use a labeled duffel/ready made crewbag or wheeled cart for quick access.  Horse Essentials: Pack pre-bagged feed/supplements in nested buckets or feed pans for fast feeding, plus extra especially if coming through the same vet check more than once. Include lightweight blankets or sheets for weather. Pack a flake of hay, and a brush or sponge if you like to clean your horse during the vet check. Rider Gear: Pack layers if there is a chance of weather changes, water, snacks/lunch, and a battery pack for recharging phones/GPS. Bug spray, sunscreen. For 75- or 100-mile rides, add glow sticks and a headlamp. Pro Tips: Practice setup at home for efficiency. During the vet check, use pre-organized gear to feed/hydrate. Tailor to your horse and ride conditions. Also try to keep the crewbag light enough so the volunteers can easily lift it and move it around if it is going to an away vet check. If staying in camp you can use a cart or wagon to bring your items closer to the vet check area. This also helps if you need to pull tack.