Diane Connolly, Old Dominion ride manager tells us about this year's ride in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Jamie Reid Ruff shares some tips on promoting the sport in your local community. Plus, Karen has some great thoughts on the mental game of endurance riding. Listen in...

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3948 – Show Notes and Links:

HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton
Title Sponsor: Farnam and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control
Sponsor: The Distance Depot
Guest: Diane Connolly, AERC National Championship at Old Dominion
Guest: Jamie Reid Ruff
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Time Stamps:

03:00 - Apollo’s rescue and rehab update
05:08 - Nutrition deep dive and supplements
10:04 - Mental game of endurance riding
17:00 - Old Dominion National Championship overview
19:54 - “Beast of the East” trail description
22:54 - Cavalry Award rules and challenges
25:57 - Base camp setup and ride-week activities
29:45 - Distance Depot fly masks & boots
35:18 - “Survival of endurance” with Jamie Ruff
40:38 - Horse cookies & old-school outreach ideas
51:42 - How to get started in endurance & closing remarks