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

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

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

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 Chaton
• Title Sponsor: The Arabian Horse Association
• Guest: Nicole Wertz, 2025 AHA Endurance Championship winner
• Link: Garmin Blaze Equine HRM
• Support 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.