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:

1. HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton
2. Sponsor: The Distance Depot
3. Guest: Jullie Bittick, on her 2026 Gaucho Derby ride
4. AERC check out the AERC calendar!

Sweetwater Recipe:

1. 2 to 4.5 gallons of water
2. 2 to 4 cups of stabilized rice bran
3. 1 to 2 oz. of salt or electrolytes

Directions:

1. 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).
2. In the winter use warm water.
3. Use after a workout, or prior to travel or an event. Be sure to ALSO ALWAYS offer clean plain water as well.

Time Stamps:

1. 0:45 – Karen’s new puppy Brick
2. 2:50 – Jobi’s mileage & upcoming rides
3. 6:23 – Jobi reaches 1,000 miles
4. 11:44 – Karen’s “sweet water” hydration tip
5. 15:07 – Sponsor segment: Distance Depot
6. 19:34 – Garmin sale announcement
7. 19:38 – Intro to Gaucho Derby guest Jullie Bittick,
8. 21:34 – Gaucho Derby route & navigation
9. 28:21 – Sleeping, Estancia hospitality story
10. 32:44 – Best and worst parts of the Derby
11. 42:33 – Finish result & completion rate / show close

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:

1. HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton
2. Guest: April Lauren on the AHA/FHA/FL Rookie Clinic in Ocala, FL
3. Guest: Julie Bittick on riding in the The Gaucho Derby
4. AERC 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

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:

1. HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton
2. Sponsor: The Distance Depot
3. AERC 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