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 Jenn
• Guest: Patti Stedman
• Guest: Heather ‘Flash’ Accardo
• Support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot , Chewy
• AERC 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 Chaton
• Title Sponsor: The Arabian Horse Association
• Guest: Kristen at The Distance Depot
• Guest: Connie Caudill - AERC National Convention
• Guest: Kayti Curtis and her horse Casper the Ghostly Horse
• Link: Garmin® Venu® X1
• Support 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 Chaton
• Title Sponsor: The Arabian Horse Association
• Guest: Amrita OLeary
• Link: Garmin® Venu® X1
• Support 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