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  • The Pros and Cons of Alfalfa: Could Your Horse Benefit?
  • Safe From the Flames: LA Horses Rescued
  • Register now for the 2025 AERC Convention in Sparks, Nevada
  • US Equestrian Announces 2024 USEF Endurance Award Winners
  • Dates announced for prestigious AlFursan Endurance AlUla 2025, the world’s most lucrative endurance event
  • Australia: Resilience, enthusiasm
  • Travel First Aid Essentials For Horses
  • 2025 Roadrunner Scramble photos by John Nowell
  • The Bold and the Beautiful’s Katherine Kelly Lang Rides Into the New Year
  • A True Gem: Belesema Sapphire Becomes Endurance Horse Breyer Model
  • Wyoming History: That Famous 1908 Horse Race From Evanston To Denver
  • 2025 Goethe Gallivant photos by Maria Phillips
  • Sheikh Mohammed witnesses F3 Stables’ Al Mehairi’s historic success in inaugural Endurance Breeders’ Cup
  • Big South Fork National Park Equestrian Trails Repaired to Prepare for Spring
  • 2024 December's Horse in the Morning Endurance Podcast
  • Dubai: Endurance Breeders’ Cup Preview
  • 2024: The Year in Endurance
  • 2024 Winter Ride in the Pines photos by Hanna Bartnick
  • 2024 November's Horses in the Morning Endurance Podcast


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    The Pros and Cons of Alfalfa: Could Your Horse Benefit?


    HorseSport.com - Full Article

    This forage plant is an excellent high-quality protein source for many types of horses ‒ but there are some that should not be consuming it.

    By: Madeline Boast, MSc. Equine Nutrition | January 16, 2025

    Alfalfa is a popular feed ingredient for horses, and for good reason! There are many positive nutritional features of this forage plant. However, not all horses benefit from alfalfa, and there are situations in which to exercise caution when feeding. Understanding the nutritional content of this plant can assist horse owners in making educated feeding decisions.

    What is Alfalfa?

    There are two main categories of forage plants fed to horses: grasses and legumes. Alfalfa is a legume. The nutritional difference between these two plant types depends on a variety of factors such as soil type, maturity at harvest, and weather conditions. The general nutritional differences are that grasses tend to be more fibrous and legumes have more leaf matter, resulting in higher protein and energy content.

    Alfalfa can be added to the diet in a multitude of different ways. There is alfalfa hay, and processed forage options such as cubes and pellets. Additionally, this feed ingredient is incorporated into many pelleted equine products such as ration balancers and performance feeds...

    Read the rest here:
    https://horsesport.com/magazine/nutrition/pros-cons-alfalfa-could-your-horse-benefit/

    Safe From the Flames: LA Horses Rescued


    Horse-canada.com - Full Article

    The California community has pitched in for the animals with money donations, feed, supplies and volunteers on the ground.

    By: Kim Izzo | January 14, 2025

    The images are harrowing and horrific, as homes, automobiles, churches and businesses are reduced to ash and rubble due to the apocalyptic fires that continue to destroy acres and lives in Los Angeles County, California. As thousands fled last week due to mandatory evacuations, horses, donkeys and other large animals had to be rescued.

    One of the areas hardest hit by the Eaton Fire, which began on January 7, is Altadena in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. It’s an area known for its horse community. “People have horses in their backyards in these neighborhoods,” Leigh Anne Claywell, general manager of the Los Angeles Equestrian Center (LAEC) told Reuters. “It’s been a horsey area for a long time. This is kind of where the Hollywood Western was born, because of all the cowboys and the ranches that used to be in this area...”

    Read more here:
    https://horse-canada.com/horse-news/safe-from-the-flames-la-horses-rescued/?vgo_ee=EZN%2BIp8gdDWlb78K45VFKFNqdxoByaE1P811%2BsnXOZPYhz7K3LLP%3AvOpbZwyA%2B0bPk%2FWqEQ%2F1QBQ%2F%2BbKe5lep

    Register now for the 2025 AERC Convention in Sparks, Nevada




    AERC.org

    March 7 & 8, 2025 • Nugget Casino Resort • Sparks, Nevada

    Back to the Reno area for a member-favorite location — the Nugget is truly an all-in-one resort with multiple restaurants, a fitness center and pool and arcade. Best of all: free parking and a free airport shuttle!

    But of course the convention happenings will be the highlight. We’re thrilled to have a terrific lineup of speakers, including Harold Schott, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, of the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, presenting on both days.

    And, of course, the must-haves that make convention so worthwhile (and fun): the regional awards ceremony on Friday evening, followed by the Friday night dance, and the convention culminates with the don’t miss national awards banquet on Saturday. And how can we forget to mention the fabulous trade show, with shopping galore geared just for you. You can also buy (and sell) at the tack swap, and try your luck at the AERC raffle!

    We hope you will join in the fun on March 7 & 8, 2025, at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, Nevada.

    Sign up by February 25 to receive the lowest seminar prices and to reserve your banquet tickets. Reserve your hotel room by February 16 to receive the AERC group discount. Call to reserve: 800-648-1177 (mention GAERC25/nonsmoking room for lowest rates) or make your reservation online. See AERC.org/Convention for more information about hotel dates and rates (ranges from @ $112-$150 including fees and taxes).

    Seminar Presentations Friday

    • Getting to the Next Level - Erin McChesney
    • What You Should Know About Equine Skin Diseases - Hal Schott, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
    • Your Equine and Insurance - Diane Lesher, President, Equisure, Inc.
    • Getting to YOUR Finish Line: Set Yourself Up for a Successful Season - Tami Rougeau & Mollie Krumlaw-Smith

    Seminar Presentations Saturday

    • What to Expect from a Ride: Ride Management, Trails, Vets, Personal Responsibility - Tami Rougeau & Mollie Krumlaw-Smith
    • All About Cushing’s Disease - Hal Schott, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
    • What to Watch for After the Ride - Robert Marshall, DVM, & Nick Kohut, DVM
    • The Tevis Ride – Panel Discussion - A presentation by members of the Western States Trails Foundation

    See more and register here:
    https://aerc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025ConventionFlyer.pdf

    US Equestrian Announces 2024 USEF Endurance Award Winners


     by Isabelle Whiteside/US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Jan 14, 2025, 11:00 AM

    Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian proudly congratulates the recipients of the 2024 USEF Endurance Year-End Awards. New to 2024, these awards celebrate their inaugural season, recognizing the exceptional achievements of our endurance athletes and horses.  For detailed descriptions of the 2025 awards program, click here. 

    Top Ten National-Ranked Senior Athletes 
    Awarded to the top senior athletes on the national athlete ranking list 

    1. Alex Shampoe: Maggie Price Endurance Excellence Award recipient for being the top nationally ranked Senior Rider. 
    2. Cheryl Van Deusen 
    3. Nathalie Weemaels 
    4. Kelsey Russell 
    5. Holly Corcoran 
    6. Margaret Sleeper 
    7. Jessica Dicamillo 
    8. Heather Davis 
    9. Anastassia Savini 
    10. Heidi Perreault 


    Top National-Ranked Junior/Young Rider Athletes  
    Awarded to the top Junior/Young Riders on the national athlete ranking list 

       1. Annamaria Clarke: Brunjes Junior/Young Rider Endurance Trophy recipient for being the top nationally ranked Junior/Young Rider. 
       2. Uma Kraskin 
       3. Avery Betz-Conway 
       4. Ansley Conway 
       5. Meghan Wert 
       6. Aubrey Muthard 
       7. Vanessa Erickson 
       8. Kylie Wert 
       8. Tierney Beloberk 
       10. Lila Reeder 

    Click here to view the full Athlete of the Year Ranking List 
     

    ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian

    Endurance Athlete of the Year Award – Alex Shampoe 
    Awarded to the rider ranked first on the annual national athlete ranking list 

    Alex Shampoe had an incredible 2024 USEF Endurance competition year (December 1 – November 30). Her year started off strong with a win in the CEI2* 120km at Goethe Gallivant in Dunnellon Fla, aboard AM Lord Lewis UA with a time of 10:02:41. Alex continued her successes with wins in the CEI3* 160km at Rocky Road with Southern Justice in Spearman, Texas, and Ride in the Pines in Cheraw, S.C. and the USA Northeast Team Challenge Championship in Elkton, Md on Promissin Gold. Her fastest time in the 160km came at the end of the season with a 11:29:30, on Southern Justice at the Broxton Bridge: Fall Rides in Ehrhardt, S.C. 

     

    Endurance Horse of the Year Award – Juno Im Gold 
    Awarded to the owner of the horse ranked first on the annual national horse ranking list. 

    Juno Im Gold (Flash Golden x LM Parys) is a 10-year-old half-Arabian gelding, owned by Valarie Kanavy. 2024 was an incredibly successful competition year for Juno Im Gold and his rider, Kelsey Russell. Together, the duo won top placings in the CEI3* 160km at Williston and Dunnellon, Fla as well as Cimarron, NM. Their highest accomplishment of the year was achieving a completion together at the 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship in Monpazier, FRA.  
     

    ©Maria Phillips Photography

    Endurance Best Condition Season Award – Promissin Gold 
    Awarded to the owner of the horse ranked first on the annual national best condition standings 

    Promissin Gold (ZT Raashaqa x Hals Metourmaline) is a 12-year-old Arabian mare, owned by Valarie Kanavy. In the 2024 competition year, Promissin Gold along with her rider, Alex Shampoe proved an extremely successful duo. Most notably, the duo won both the CEI3* 160km at Ride in the Pines in Cheraw, S.C., and the CEI3* 160km at the USA Northeast Team Challenge Championship in Elkton, Md. 
     

     

     


    Dates announced for prestigious AlFursan Endurance AlUla 2025, the world’s most lucrative endurance event




    - World’s most prestigious equestrian endurance event takes place 7-9 February 2025
    - Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup offers the sport’s biggest prize
    - Al Mutadil Endurance Cup provides a challenge of skill and determination
    - Event concludes a memorable season for equestrian endurance in the region

    AlUla, Saudi Arabia, 12 January 2025:

     The historic oasis of AlUla is gearing up to host one of the Gulf region’s most prominent endurance events, with the highly anticipated AlFursan Endurance AlUla 2025 set to kick off next month. In an atmosphere brimming with excitement, the event will mark the culmination of a vibrant equestrian season amidst the stunning desert landscapes that highlight AlUla’s beauty and rich heritage. Taking place from 7-9 February, 2025, this elite endurance event will comprise two prestigious races: the 120km Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup – CEI 2 and the 160km Al Mutadil Endurance Cup – CEI 1, attracting 250 riders from around the world to AlUla.

    Organised by the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), the AlFursan Endurance AlUla 2025 will provide a unique and exciting challenge for the riders, testing their endurance, skill, and determination over the two demanding courses.

    The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Endurance Cup will feature the largest prize pool in the event’s history, with SAR 15 million on offer, while the Al Mutadil Endurance Cup will be contested for a prize pool of SAR 5 million. The lucrative prize money reflects the event’s status as one of the most important equestrian endurance races in the world.

    The AlFursan Endurance AlUla is a vital event in AlUla’s ambition to become a global leader in endurance sports, leading to the FEI Endurance World Championship 2026. Supported by top-class facilities at AlFursan Equestrian Village, the competitors will race in a setting that combines AlUla’s captivating landscapes with Saudi Arabia’s rich equestrian heritage.

    The event also signifies the RCU’s dedication to transforming AlUla into a leading international destination for equestrianism and concludes a memorable equestrian season in the region. As AlUla solidifies its status as a prime destination for equestrian sports, economic opportunities continue to grow within the local community, providing new avenues for talent development, and contributing to the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

    AlFursan Endurance AlUla 2025 will also feature a range of community engagement initiatives to promote equestrianism among the youth and ensure the local population can benefit from this thriving sector.

    AlFursan Endurance AlUla is part of the AlUla Moments 2024/25 calendar, a series of cultural and sporting events that celebrate and showcase the magic of AlUla. Other events include the Richard Mille AlUla Desert Polo, AlUla Trail Race, Winter at Tantora, and the Maraya Classical Concerts series.

    For more information, please visit experiencealula.com.

    Australia: Resilience, enthusiasm


    NoosaToday.com.au - Full ArticlePhoto: Sarah Sullivan Photography

    07/01/2025

    PRECEDE

    It was a year in which Queensland endurance horse riders competed in four Australian states. ERLE LEVEY takes a look at a sport that embraces all ages and abilities with a philosophy of to complete is to win.

    BREAKOUT QUOTE

    “Yet some of the greatest moments in sporting history have been achieved by those who were nowhere near first across the line – but they were the completers.”

    In a sport known for its resilience and enthusiasm, Queensland Endurance Riders Association (QERA) celebrated some exceptional achievements in 2024.

    At the annual awards night, held at Leyburn’s Royal Hotel, there were notable successes across all age groups and all weight divisions: heavyweight, middleweight, lightweight and junior.

    There were life memberships awarded for dedication to the sport, as well as for exceptional performances.

    It was a year highlighted by Queensland riders at the 2024 Tom Quilty Gold Cup, Australia’s premier endurance ride; this year held at Wirrina Cove on South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula...

    Read more here:
    https://noosatoday.com.au/sport/07-01-2025/resilience-enthusiasm/

    Travel First Aid Essentials For Horses


    Horsesport.com - Full Article

    What your vet wants you to pack in your travel equine first-aid kit to deal with three common emergency situations: colic, choke, and cuts.

    By: Charlie Fiset | July 21, 2023

    Whether you’re travelling to a show, a clinic, going camping with your horse, or just going on a day trip, it’s important to be as prepared for emergencies as possible. According to large-animal veterinarian Dr. Amy Gaw, choosing the right items for your travel first-aid kit is one of the best ways to be ready for any situation you can encounter on the road.

    Dr. Gaw has been handling emergency calls in northern Ontario for over a decade. She currently practices out of Temiskaming Veterinary Services in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario. She kindly took time out between power floating horses to talk about a few essentials she wishes her clients would include in their travel first-aid kits.

    For a comprehensive, itemized, and printable list of all items that should be included in your first-aid kit, check out Equine Guelph’s First-Aid Infosheet...

    Read more or listen here:
    https://horsesport.com/magazine/equine-ownership/best-horse-favourite-horse/

    2025 Roadrunner Scramble photos by John Nowell


    2025 Roadrunner Scramble Endurance ride photos in Texas by John Nowell, Remuda Photography:
    https://remuda.smugmug.com/Endurance-Rides/2025-Ride-Year/Roadrunner-Scramble-2025

    The Bold and the Beautiful’s Katherine Kelly Lang Rides Into the New Year




    SoapHub.com - Full Article

    Here’s how Lang rang in 2025!

    By Roger Froilan
    Jan 03, 2025

    Katherine Kelly Lang’s The Bold and the Beautiful character Brooke must feel like a yo-yo. She’s with Ridge, and then she’s not with Ridge in an endless, repeating cycle. That must be dizzying, to say the least. Thankfully in real life, Lang likes to relax in various ways and shed the drama of the show. She recently shared with her fans how she not only got away from it all but also ushered in the new year in style.

    Lang wrote to her followers on Instagram: “Happy 2025! January 1st was a beautiful day! Tiffany and I just felt like running into the new year😆🌟🎉 Hope you started your year off with some good energy! 💪 #almarahtiffany #2025.” In a video that was part of her post, Lang blasted the iconic, fast-paced last portion of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s iconic and classic song Free Bird while riding her Arabian horse, Al-Marah Tiffany...

    Read more here:
    https://soaphub.com/the-bold-and-the-beautiful/the-bold-and-the-beautiful-news/katherine-kelly-lang-rides-new-year/#flyout-close

    A True Gem: Belesema Sapphire Becomes Endurance Horse Breyer Model


    Breyerhorses.com

    January 3 2025

    Meet Belesema Sapphire!

    Meg Sleeper met Belesema Sapphire, a chestnut Arabian mare, when the horse’s previous owner could no longer keep her. After just a few months of training and getting to know the sensitive mare, Meg discovered she was talented but very herd-bound and lacked confidence in herself and her rider, which caused her to act out.

    Meg decided that it would be best if Sapphire was only ridden by one person so they could build trust between each other. They went to work and trained solo on the trails, rarely joining group rides. These many hours helped fortify the bond between Sapphire and Meg, and they became a true team. Now 13 years old, Sapphire is not only is a force to be reckoned with on the trails, but her abilities in endurance competitions have made her a star! Her accomplishments include 1st place for the American Endurance Ride Conference's National 100 Mile Award and National Best Condition Award, and she was the 2023 Arabian Horse Association 100 Mile Award recipient.

    Endurance riding tests the horse’s ability to cover long distances over varying terrain, altitude, and weather. It not only tests the horse’s fitness and stamina, but the connection and trust between horse and rider.

    For this summer’s BreyerFest, Belesema Sapphire's portrait model is painted in a glowing chestnut on the Arabian Mare mold (#706), sculpted by Kathleen Moody. Her model will be available as a part of this year’s Limited Edition lineup which available to all ticket holders whether you’re joining us in-person or online! VIP ticket buyers will have the ability to pre-select and pre-purchase model at the time of their ticket purchase, guaranteeing their selection.

    Megs sums up what working with Sapphire means to her best by saying, “I feel honored that she considers me worthy... when you are both enjoying – indeed loving – the experience, there is nothing you can’t accomplish.” Sapphire and Meg’s trust and bond with each other is truly something to celebrate!

    Wyoming History: That Famous 1908 Horse Race From Evanston To Denver


    CowboyStateDaily.com - Full Story

    A $1,250 prize purse lured more than two dozen men to race on horseback 534 miles from Evanston, Wyoming, to Denver. The famous 1908 race was big news across the country, with a controversial finish for a Cody man who won.

    Dale Killingbeck
    December 29, 2024

    It was billed as the race of bronco versus thoroughbred, and it ended with a wiry 33-year-old rider and former laundry wagon horse making Wyoming proud.

    Across 534 miles of challenging terrain between Evanston, Wyoming, and Denver, 27 horses vied for Denver Post sponsored prizes worth $1,250 — with the winner promised $500.

    In May 1908, Henry Ford was getting ready to release his Model T and former Rough Rider Teddy Roosevelt was still president.

    The West remained a place for tests of endurance, and horse and riders looked to cross the Cowboy State and make it down to the Mile High City in the shortest time possible. The catch was the riders had to maintain a healthy horse.

    “It is up to the men who are entered in this race to show the men of the East that when it comes to knowing a horse, when it comes to understanding man’s best friend, the Westerner does not take off his sombrero to a man from any country,” stated the Post’s rules, which were republished in Evanston’s The Wyoming Press on May 9, 1908.

    There were 16 entrants from Colorado, three from Utah, six from Wyoming and one each from Nebraska and New Mexico...

    Read the rest here:
    https://cowboystatedaily.com/2024/12/29/wyoming-history-that-famous-1908-horse-race-from-evanston-to-denver/

    2025 Goethe Gallivant photos by Maria Phillips


    2025 Goethe Gallivant Endurance ride photos in Florida by Maria Phillips:
    https://mariaphillips.smugmug.com/Endurance-2025/Goethe-Gallivant-2025

    Sheikh Mohammed witnesses F3 Stables’ Al Mehairi’s historic success in inaugural Endurance Breeders’ Cup




    Dubai, United Arab Emirates: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, witnessed in person as F3 Stables riders Rashed Khamis Al Mehairi and Mansoor Al Shedi clinched the top two spots on the podium in the first-ever Endurance Breeders’ Cup at Dubai International Endurance City on Saturday. Sheikh Mohammed congratulated HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Dubai Crown Prince and F3 Stables patron, for his leadership which ensured a brilliant history-making effort for the operation.

    Al Mehairi was a picture of consistency aboard Lady Dana 16, a nine- year-old Crossbred mare. The pair began the 101km ride with the seventh-fastest time, but progressed up the rung gradually over the next three loops to win ahead of their F3 Stables teammates Al Shedi and Nil Azzura 16, who led at the end of the first stage. In a bid to ride within set heart rate parameters, Al Shedi was forced to step off the gas during the second and third loops and lost control of the leaderboard. However, he did well over the fourth and final loop to climb up to second from seventh.

    Read the rest here:
    http://news.endurance.net/2024/12/sheikh-mohammed-witnesses-f3-stables-al.html

    Big South Fork National Park Equestrian Trails Repaired to Prepare for Spring


    Photo by Maria Cortes Gonzalez/El Paso Times / USA TODAY NETWORK

    SI.com - Full Article

    With over 212 miles of equestrian riding trails, Big South Fork National Park is popular among horse owners.

    Laura Lambert | Dec 26, 2024

    Over 16 miles of trails located in the Big South Fork National Park River and Recreation area recently received care to be repaired. Specifically the Cumberland Valley Loop Horseback Riding Trail located in the heart of the recreation area got some much needed tender loving care.

    The project took on repairing the heavily eroded trail head, spreading aggregate throughout the trail, repairing water control devices and trail directional signage along with removing fallen trees from the route.

    This will be a welcome upgrade for riders when the trails are most accessible in the Spring, normally beginning around March and April...

    Read more here:
    https://www.si.com/onsi/adventure/national-parks-feed-page/golden-spike-national-historical-park-set-to-host-the-winter-steam-festival

    2024 December's Horse in the Morning Endurance Podcast


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    Endurance: Overcoming Injuries & Embracing Growth for December 10, 2024

    by Horse Radio Network | Dec 10, 2024 | Horses in the Morning

    Lynn Beazley joins us to tell us how recovering from an injury as a horseback rider over 60 is both a challenge and an opportunity for growth. Plus, Karen chats about the importance of stretching before a ride and Kristen at Distance Depot Distance Depot tells us about the new True Grit Saddle Packs. Listen in...

    https://www.horseradionetwork.com/2024/12/endurance-overcoming-injuries-embracing-growth-for-december-10-2024-horses-in-the-morning/

    Dubai: Endurance Breeders’ Cup Preview


    Exciting Breeders’ Cup Challenge at DIEC on Saturday

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Top endurance stables in the UAE are set to lock horns in the inaugural edition of the Endurance Breeders’ Cup at Dubai International Endurance City in Seeh Al Salam on Saturday, 28 December, 2024.

    Organised by Dubai Equestrian Club, the 101km event is held under the purview of the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation, the body governing the sport in the country. Endurance riding requires rider-horse pairings to traverse extreme distances across challenging terrain, with the competition intensifying as tactics come into play even as the mental and physical demands of the sport provide a severe test for both the mind and body of rider and his mount. With rider and equine welfare paramount, the inaugural edition of the Endurance Breeders’ Cup will be contested over a four-loop course. Ahmad Alkaabi said it’s all systems go as he prepares for his first major event as the newly- appointed Deputy General Manager of Dubai Equestrian Club.

    “We are always on top of our game when it comes to organising events at Dubai International Endurance City and we look forward to welcoming the riders and horses and all of the teams participating in this first-ever event and wish everyone involved all the very best as they bid to win the title,” said Alkaabi. “I thank His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and all of our other patrons for their unwavering support of endurance racing over the years and this race like all of our other major events is one that is sure to be a fiercely- contested and exciting affair.”

    2024: The Year in Endurance


    FEI.org - Full Article

    20 December 2024
    Words by Stacey Stearns

    Looking back on the highlights of the year...

    In 2024, Endurance celebrated triumphant title defences, thrilling performances, and the emergence of future stars on the global stage.

    September was a pivotal month, packed with action from three major championships: the FEI Endurance World Championship, the FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Horses, and the FEI Endurance European Championship for Young Riders and Juniors. While powerhouses Bahrain and France held onto their golds, fresh talent illuminated the path forward, signaling a vibrant future for the sport.

    Sheikh Nasser defends title

    The spotlight shone brightly on HH Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain (main image), who, aboard the talented Everest la Majorie, claimed Individual gold at the FEI Endurance World Championship in Monpazier (FRA). Defending a World title is no small feat, and Sheikh Nasser’s achievement puts him up there among the discipline’s most celebrated champions.

    Not to be outdone, Team France delivered another stellar performance, defending their Team gold from the 2023 World Championships in Butheeb (UAE). The team’s anchor, Melody Theolissat (pictured above), added an Individual bronze medal to her name, while her compatriots thrilled the home crowd with finishes in fourth, ninth, 10th, and 11th places...

    Read more here:
    https://www.fei.org/stories/sport/endurance/2024-year-endurance

    2024 Winter Ride in the Pines photos by Hanna Bartnick


    2024 Winter Ride in the Pines Endurance ride photos in South Carolina by Hanna Bartnick, Feral Photography:
    https://feralphotography.net/album/winter-ride-in-the-pines-2024/

    2024 November's Horses in the Morning Endurance Podcast


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    Endurance: Tom Quilty Gold Cup, The Long Ride and – HORSES IN THE MORNING

    by Ashley Winch | Nov 12, 2024

    Ashley Wingert tells us all about her adventure riding in the Tom Quilty Gold Cup, Australia’s premiere 100 mile ride. Dr. Lucian Spataro Jr., on his book “The Long Ride”. It is a beautiful chronology of a place in time when three horses and a team of people were doing the “right thing” against very long odds; their perseverance is even more inspiring today, twenty years later. In Karen’s training tip she talks about negative splits, riding the first half of an endurance ride slower than the second. Listen in…

    https://www.horseradionetwork.com/2024/11/endurance-tom-quilty-gold-cup-the-long-ride-and/

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