Endurance Rider

Gaucho Derby Rider Julie Bittick and Sweetwater for March 10, 2026

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:HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonSponsor: The Distance DepotGuest: Jullie Bittick, on her 2026 Gaucho Derby rideAERC check out the AERC calendar!Sweetwater Recipe:2 to 4.5 gallons of water2 to 4 cups of stabilized rice bran1 to 2 oz. of salt or electrolytesDirections: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). In the winter use warm water. Use after a workout, or prior to travel or an event. Be sure to ALSO ALWAYS offer clean plain water as well. Time Stamps:0:45 – Karen’s new puppy Brick2:50 – Jobi’s mileage & upcoming rides6:23 – Jobi reaches 1,000 miles11:44 – Karen’s “sweet water” hydration tip15:07 – Sponsor segment: Distance Depot19:34 – Garmin sale announcement19:38 – Intro to Gaucho Derby guest Jullie Bittick,21:34 – Gaucho Derby route & navigation28:21 – Sleeping, Estancia hospitality story32:44 – Best and worst parts of the Derby42:33 – Finish result & completion rate / show close

Endurance Tips: Keeping Motivated, Vitals, Ride Times for February 10, 2026

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:HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonSponsor: The Distance DepotAERC check out the AERC calendar!Time Stamps:01:20 - Keeping motivated during Winter11:50 - The Distance Depot 17:30 - Vital Signs23:51 - Calculating ride times and speed

Endurance Beginner Clinic and Gaucho Derby for January 13, 2026 - Horses in the Morning

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:HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonGuest: April Lauren on the AHA/FHA/FL Rookie Clinic in Ocala, FLGuest: Julie Bittick on riding in the The Gaucho DerbyAERC check out the AERC calendar!Time Stamps:02:22 – Guest preview03:00 – 360 camera tech07:12 – Helmet/safety tech10:28 – Arabian Horse Assoc. awards11:32 – Endurance riding tip14:03 – Gear setup18:21 – Guest: Kristen, Distance Depot21:16 – Guest: April, rider clinic32:34 – Horse breed discussion38:32 – Guest: Julie, Gaucho Derby51:25 – Wrap up and events info

Endurance Beginner Clinic and Gaucho Derby for January 13, 2026

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:HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen ChatonGuest: April Lauren on the AHA/FHA/FL Rookie Clinic in Ocala, FLGuest: Julie Bittick on riding in the The Gaucho DerbyAERC check out the AERC calendar!Time Stamps:02:22 – Guest preview03:00 – 360 camera tech07:12 – Helmet/safety tech10:28 – Arabian Horse Assoc. awards11:32 – Endurance riding tip14:03 – Gear setup18:21 – Guest: Kristen, Distance Depot21:16 – Guest: April, rider clinic32:34 – Horse breed discussion38:32 – Guest: Julie, Gaucho Derby51:25 – Wrap up and events info

Guess the Endurance Acronym, Mongol Derby Bid, for December 9, 2025

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 JennGuest: Patti StedmanGuest: Heather ‘Flash’ AccardoSupport for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot , ChewyAERC check out the AERC calendar!