| New Endurance Rider Help |
Help for New Riders from www.endurance.net:
AERC Endurance Rider's Handbook - A MUST READ!
Unwritten Rules of Endurance- These rules may not be
written in the rule book, but horsemanship and etiquette
play a big part in Endurance Riding.
written in the rule book, but horsemanship and etiquette
play a big part in Endurance Riding.
Nutrition for the Endurance Horse - Set aside a day or two to
read all this material, but at least read the basic article.
read all this material, but at least read the basic article.
Help for New Riders from the American Endurance Ride
Conference:
Conference:
The Art of Pacing the Endurance Horse - "...pacing a horse is like squeezing a toothpaste
tube—if you are careful, you will get the most out of the tube and still have several brushings
left. If you squeeze too hard, you won’t have anything at the end."
tube—if you are careful, you will get the most out of the tube and still have several brushings
left. If you squeeze too hard, you won’t have anything at the end."
25 Tips for Having Fun on your First Ride - here are some tips to
get you through an experience you will never forget.
get you through an experience you will never forget.
How Long does it take to Complete a Ride? - It may be slower than you think...
The Importance of Hydration in Endurance - "Perhaps the most important need of an
endurance horse is proper hydration..."
endurance horse is proper hydration..."
Preventing Pre-Ride Dehydration - "You wouldn't start a ride with a lame horse...many
riders, most unknowingly, start a ride with a partially dehydrated horse..."
riders, most unknowingly, start a ride with a partially dehydrated horse..."
Help for New Riders from the Southern Endurance Riders Association:
Conditioning for Your First Endurance Ride - a practical guideline to help the beginning
endurance rider condition his horse for his first 25-mile competition.
endurance rider condition his horse for his first 25-mile competition.
Help for New Riders from Moosewood Farm, Alaska:
Help for New Rider from Outfitters Supply
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