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Impending Tariffs May Inflict Big Costs And Headaches At US Border
Chronofhorse.com - Full Article
PUBLISHED March 26, 2025
WORDS BY Erin Harty
On April 2, a 25% tariff on most goods imported into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico is set to go into effect. The cost of those tariffs could be passed onto consumers, meaning that American horse owners might pay more than usual for imported items like hay, feed and lumber.
But a lesser-known aspect of the tariffs is that they would also apply to horses coming into the U.S. from Canada or Mexico (and any other countries subject to tariffs), and not just if they’re being sold. Owners of horses crossing into the U.S. temporarily—to compete or be bred, for example—would also have to pay the tariff, although it could be refunded once the horse returns to its home country.
Originally intended to begin on Feb. 4, then delayed twice—to March 4 and then April 2—the tariffs have caused widespread confusion due to their frequently changing scope. Adding to the confusion, other countries are expected to announce reciprocal tariffs on goods being exported from the U.S., meaning American horse owners might have to pay similar tariffs to take horses from the U.S. into Canada to compete at venues such as Bromont or Spruce Meadows...
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https://www.chronofhorse.com/article/impending-tariffs-may-inflict-big-costs-and-headaches-at-us-border/
2025 March's Horses in the Morning Endurance Podcast
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Endurance Hall of Fame Winners and Saddle Pack Essentials for March 11, 2025
by Horse Radio Network | Mar 11, 2025 | Horses in the Morning
We are thrilled to speak with Lisa Snyder, an esteemed figure recently inducted into the AERC Hall of Fame. Gunner Frank, the owner of Trinity, a horse also inducted in the Hall of Fame, shares his journey and the remarkable attributes that contribute to Trinity’s success. Plus, in the Endurance tip Karen shares the things she carries on a ride in her packs. Listen in...
More at:
https://www.horseradionetwork.com/2025/03/endurance-hall-of-fame-winners-and-saddle-pack-essentials-for-march-11-2025/
Endurance: In it for the long haul
SundanceTimes.com - Full Article
Sarah Pridgeon | Mar 27, 2025
As the weather begins to warm, Bridget Helms and her daughter, Chelsea, are already prepar-ing to embark on a series of long-distance challenges.
It's surprising how few people have heard of endurance riding around here, Helms says, as it's been around for a while. It's a perfect pastime for horse lovers looking for a new way to spend time with their animals and appreciate what that partnership can achieve.
"It's been a sport for a long time, but there's a lot of people that definitely haven't heard about it," she says.
Helms came across endurance riding through a horse-related group on social media, which was advertising introductory rides with the American Endurance Ride Conference.
Those first ten miles hooked her immediately, so in 2018 she began participating in 25-mile rac-es with the help of a mentor – and it wasn't long before she tried her first 50-mile trail.
The distance a horse and rider choose to travel is determined by the condition of both parties, she explains – both must be up to the task. When Helms got started, she chose to stick with the 25 miles because she felt she didn't have the understanding yet to know if she could push for more.
But when her mentor felt that Helms' horse was conditioned and strong enough for the longer stretch, she decided to give it a try...
Read more here:
https://www.sundancetimes.com/story/2025/03/27/outdoors/in-it-for-the-long-haul/10657.html
HRN Podcast: Role of the FEI Endurance Veterinarian with Dr. Jennifer Madera
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by Horse Radio Network | Mar 6, 2025 | Disease Du Jour
In this episode, Jennifer Madera, DVM, joined us to discuss the role of the FEI endurance veterinarian and social license to operate at FEI endurance events. She also talks about how she first became involved with endurance events and offers advice to veterinarians interested in working at these competitions.
This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Equithrive.
Disease Du Jour Podcast Hosts, Guests, and Links Episode 153:
• Host: Carly Sisson (Digital Content Manager) of EquiManagement | Email Carly (CSisson@equinenetwork.com)
• Guest: Jennifer Madera, DVM
• Podcast Website:Disease Du Jour
• This episode of Disease Du Jour podcast is brought to you by Equithrive.
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https://www.horseradionetwork.com/2025/03/ep-153-role-of-the-fei-endurance-veterinarian-with-dr-jennifer-madera/
2025 Rides of March photos by Bill Gore
Bob Langrish photo
USEF.org
As an athlete, coach, and leader in the sport, Becky Hart had a profound impact on endurance riding in the U.S. and around the world. Hart passed away on February 28, 2025, at age 71.
During her competitive career, Hart (San Juan Bautista, Calif.) was a dominant force in the sport, highlighted by her winning a remarkable three individual FEI Endurance World Championships in a row in 1988, 1990, and 1992. She won these titles with R.O. Grand Sultan, the Arabian gelding who was later inducted into the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) Hall of Fame. With “Rio,” Hart also helped the U.S. win FEI Endurance World Championship team silver medals in 1986 and 1992. Her incredible achievements led to her being named AHSA Equestrian of the Year in 1990. To this day, the Becky Grand Hart Trophy is awarded annually by US Equestrian to Equestrian of the Year finalists from international non-Olympic sports...
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2025 Rides of March photos by Bill Gore
2025 Rides of March Endurance ride in Nevada by Bill Gore:
https://williamgorephotography.smugmug.com/2025-Endurance-Rides/Rides-of-March-2025/Bill-Gore
Congratulations to Dave Rabe and White Cloud10 for being awarded the 2024 AERC Pard'ners Award
*thanks to Connie Creech, who shared with us her nomination of Dave Rabe and White Cloud10 for this prestigious award!
The dynamic duo did indeed receive the Pard'ners Award at the 2025 AERC Convention*
Nomination of Dave Rabe and White Cloud10 for the AERC Pard’ners Award
Dave and White Cloud personify the Pard’ners Awards’ abiding goal of the AERC motto “To Finish is to Win”. Their partnership developed over many years overcoming past abuse with trust and friendship. White Clouds long duration of soundness, his desire and willingness to travel over hill and dale along with Dave’s personal care and management, allowed him to reach significant mileage and award achievements...
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AirCargoWeek.com - Full Article
March 10, 2025
Magma Aviation, the innovative air cargo solutions company, and Intradco Global, the leading horse transportation air charter specialist, have successfully transported 34 endurance horses from Liège (Belgium) to AlUla (Saudi Arabia) for the AlFursan Endurance Cup. Held in AlUla, in the heart of the desert, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, this prestigious event offers the highest prize money in the sport and showcases the pinnacle of endurance riding. Both companies demonstrated their expertise in equine logistics and dedication to animal welfare throughout this operation.
Endurance horses are extremely valuable and clients’ expectations for such transportation are always based on the highest standards. The companies transporting racehorses must ensure the best service and care to guarantee all goes smoothly. The client, ordering endurance horses transportation from Magma Aviation and Intradco Global, was highly pleased with the level of service, from the first encounter to the safe arrival of the horses...
Read more here:
https://aircargoweek.com/magma-aviation-and-intradco-global-team-up-to-transport-34-endurance-horses/
March 10 2025
AERC welcomed a new group into the Hall of Fame class, and presented additional awards, at National Awards banquet of the 2025 AERC Convention in Reno, Nevada on March 8.
Hall of Fame Person: Lisa Schneider
Hall of Fame Equine: Trinity, owned and ridden by Gunnar Frank
Pard’ners Award recipients: Dave Rabe and White Cloud
Ann Parr Trails Preservation Award recipient: Nicole Wertz
Charlie Barieau Photography Excellence Award: Merri Melde
Greg Kimler of Echo Valley Ranch in Auburn was presented the Dru Barner award from the Western States Trail Foundation, for those who contribute to and uphold the goals of the Western States Foundation, and have helped maintain the integrity and dignity of the Tevis Cup.
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Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bryant Funeral Home - Worland on Mar. 6, 2025.
Kathy Lea Arnold
May 9, 1957- March 4, 2025
Kathy Lea Arnold, 67, of Basin passed away in Green River Wyoming, on March 4, 2025. She and Bud are together in Heaven now, probably chasing cows.
Kathy was born May 9, 1957, in Iowa to Lloyd and Alta Morstad. She married Bud Arnold on September 4, 1988, and they spent their lives doing what they loved-- farming, ranching, and riding. Kathy loved all animals but most of all her horses. She was an avid horsewoman; an accomplished endurance rider competing across the country. She was very involved in Endurance including the Big Horn 100. In their younger days she and Bud enjoyed team roping.
Survivors include sister Suzanne Morstad of Basin; sister-in-law Barb Arnold VanMatre of Green River; beloved companion Chancy; a herd of horses; and many friends including the special ones who helped her during the final days.
She was predeceased by her husband of 36 years, Bud Arnold.
Services will be held at 12 o'clock noon Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Mountain View Assembly Church (501 2nd Street Ten Sleep, Wyoming). Burial will be in the Ten Sleep Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.bryantfuneralhomeonline.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Kathy, please visit our floral store.
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RNZ.co.nz
3 March 2025
Joe Shaw
joe.shaw@rnz.co.nz
Four legs have - unsurprisingly - triumphed over two in the inaugural Only Fools and Horses race in Central Otago at the weekend.
The race started as an idea tossed around at the pub, but on Saturday more than 50 runners and 26 horses and riders tackled the 40-kilometre race through the rugged terrain of Maniototo.
Jorja James and her horse Ruby were victorious with a time of about two hours and 50 minutes.
But James praised the runners for their efforts as they remained snapping at the heels - or should that be hoofs - of their four-legged competitors.
"The runners did really well. I was actually so impressed by the runners - I could not run 40 kilometres any day," James said...
Read more here:
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/543576/horse-prevails-in-central-otago-s-only-fools-and-horses-race
Thehorse.com - Full Article
January 6, 2025
Posted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
An equine nutritionist describes the connections between heat stroke and leaky gut in horses and what you can do to prevent these problems.
If your horse sweats and appears outwardly comfortable, he must be managing the high temperatures just fine, right? Not according to Clair Thunes, MS, PhD, equine nutrition consultant and owner of Clarity Equine Nutrition. During her presentation at the 2024 EquiSummit virtual conference, held Dec. 3-4, Thunes said horses suffering heat stress might appear outwardly unaffected. However, their gastrointestinal (GI) tracts struggle, which affects their health and performance. How Horses Manage Heat
Horses heat up not only from the sun shining on them but also the heat generated during their metabolic processes. For example, the chemical reactions muscle cells use to contract large muscle groups during exercise all produce heat. Horses’ bodies need to manage heat to stay in a thermoneutral zone.
The key way horses lose heat is through evaporation of sweat, said Thunes, “and when that doesn’t work, they rely on respiratory losses through heavy breathing...”
Read more here:
https://thehorse.com/1133363/what-happens-with-the-horses-gut-in-the-heat/?lid=y40rmdteuap1
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Endurance Festival drew to a close at Dubai International Endurance City in Seeh Al Salam on
Saturday with a tactically-astute performance from MRM Stables that resulted in a famous
success for Saif Al Mazrouei aboard Magic Glenn Torque in the feature HH Sheikh
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup sponsored by Emirates Airlines.
One of the most prestigious competitions on the world endurance calendar, the festival was held in honour of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, a former World Endurance Champion himself and one of the world’s most ardent supporters and benefactors of equestrian sport. The five-day Festival, organised by Dubai Equestrian Club, comprised four rides, with the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup drawing the curtains down on a frenzied week of competition that saw Al Mazrouei claim a second title in as many rides following his success aboard Bullio Ahnu in the Gamilati Cup for Mares sponsored by Al Tayer Motors on Thursday.
Victory in the Gamilati was a fine achievement, but it is the 160 km HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup that truly tests the skill, stamina and ability of both horse and rider, with the background support of the teams crucial throughout the five-loop contest. And it is in the big ones where the Bhanwar Singh-trained Magic Glenn Torque has time and again proved his class. It was much the same from the 14-year-old bay gelding on Saturday as he played his part in Al Mazrouei keeping close to the summit throughout the day, starting with fifth behind Spain’s Marc Vila Sabata, who led after the 40 km first stage aboard M7 Endurance Stables’ Malikan Wajir 13.
Even as the Spaniard held sway over the first three loops, Al Mazrouei and his mount dropped to eighth and found themselves up at sixth at the end of the third. Sabata dropping out of contention during the course of the fourth loop spanning 30 kms, witnessed F3 Stables pair of Sultan Aref Mohsen and Colorado Armor emerging as leaders heading into the fifth and final loop over 20 kms.
Al Mazrouei, meanwhile, would be making his bid from fourth, two minutes and 35 seconds behind the pace. But as he turned up the heat and went all out at a staggering 31.26kph, the Emirati ace cruised past the rest of his rivals to win, a 16 second buffer separating him from second-placed M7 Endurance Stables pair of Saif Juma Al Beljafla and Lalick De Fignols, who started the day at 20th and made consistent upward moves to finish the runners-up.
Al Mazrouei’s winning time was six hours 20 minutes and 31 seconds (6:20:31), while second placed Beljafla was timed at 6:20:47. Third place was claimed by Al Aasfa 2 pairing of Ali Abdulla Al Falasi and Goliath Larzac (6:20:55).
The first two events on the festival’s schedule, the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup for Ladies sponsored by Azizi Developments and the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup for Private Stables were won by Seeh Al Salam’s Omani rider Zamzam Al Hosani (Dorzok) and Al Awasif 2 Stables’ Ali Mohammed Qambar Al Blooshi (Sandine Raptor), respectively.
ABOUT DUBAI EQUESTRIAN CLUB
Established in 2002 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Equestrian Club is a world leader in the sport of endurance riding and a pioneer when it comes to organising competitions in the United Arab Emirates at its purpose-built, state-of-the-art Dubai International Endurance City. Its annual calendar is headlined by two globally-renowned events: the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival and Crown Prince of Dubai Endurance Festival.
2025 Fursan Cup
by Alex Shampoe
A week ago, I returned from one of my favorite trips to date—an experience that left me with incredible memories, lifelong friendships, and a deeper appreciation for endurance riding. I had the privilege of riding two amazing horses, reconnecting with friends from around the world—Jordan, Australia, Germany, and beyond—and making new friendships that will last a lifetime.
The People Who Made This Trip Special
Let me start with my team. Maya Janbey from Namibia, was experiencing Saudi Arabia for the first time. She speaks perfect English, German, and Afrikaans, and we instantly clicked. We rode together in the 120K and spent the day together after I was pulled from the 160K. Then there was Anne Wegner from Germany, whom I met last year when we rode for the same stable. Anne was invaluable in helping us navigate the venue and giving us confidence. I’m so grateful for both of them, and I can’t wait to see where our paths cross again.
We stayed with Faisal, the owner and leader of our team, in a massive house where many of our crew members also lived. A good bit of them spoke some English, and a few were nearly fluent. They made us feel so welcome and safe from the moment we arrived. One evening, after a long day at the venue, a small group took us to the Old Town walk of AlUla. We enjoyed traditional Arabic food and explored the beautifully lit cave walkways and charming shops. The main stage, set against towering rocks illuminated with Arabic script, was breathtaking. It was a night I’ll never forget...
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HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival's Ladies Cup
Al Hasani makes history on opening day of HH Sheikh Mohammed Endurance Festival
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Zamzam Al Hasani made history by becoming the first Omani female to win an event on the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival schedule when she claimed the Ladies Cup sponsored by Azizi Developments on the opening day of the 2025 meeting at Dubai International Endurance City in Seeh Al Salam on Tuesday.
And what a victory it turned out to be as she made a colossal leap up the leaderboard to claim the summit in the nick of time aboard the Seeh Al Salam Endurance Stables-owned and Salem Mohammed Al Sabousi-trained Dorzok. The pair were 11th heading into the last of four loops of the DIEC 101km HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Cup for Ladies, but somehow managed to clinch victory by a second with a time of three hours, 22 minutes and 57 seconds (3:22:57).
The Omani rider was followed home by a pair of M7 Stables riders in Argentina’s Milena Mendez, who might have been heartbroken after clocking a close 3:22:58 on the back of Poli, and fellow South American, Luba Leoni Varela, of Uruguay, who partnered Willowmere Encore and was home in 3:23:38. Both M7 Stables horses were trained by Mohammed Ahmad Al Sabousi.
Al Maghaweer Stables’ Italian rider Veronica Giussani took command of the race aboard DS Creston having posted the fastest time over the first loop spanning 35 kms, but made way for Reem Al Mansoori on Al Aasfa 2 Endurance Stables’ Agora VF to take over during the course of the 25 km second loop.
In a bid to keep reserve in the tank for the final loop, Al Mansoori rode with reservation during the course of the third loop over 21 kms and dropped to 20th on the leaderboard. That left Fay Mohammad Ali aboard Al Bararri Stables’ Hoggar D’Olbia as the one to catch during the course of the fourth and final loop spanning 20 kms.
Al Hosani’s only major previous success had arrived in the CEN Ladies 100km Ladies Emirates Heritage Club Cup in 2017. Thereafter, she won a minor event at Barka in her native Oman. However, determined to make amends she ensured the opportunity did not pass her by. She started the day ranked 11th and moved up two spots during the second loop, but she was back to where she started going into the final loop of the competition after falling two spots. Aiming from 11th, 1m:20s behind Fay was never going to be easy, but determined as she was, Al Hosani revved up the engine of her 15-year-old Arabian partner and rode at 36.02kph during the final 20 km loop, up from 28.64kph previously, to go past Fay and a host of others and claim her well-deserved victory.
For their part, Mendez and Varela did well to move into the podium spots after setting off for the final loop from 14th and 17th respectively.
The Ladies Cup sponsored by Azizi Developments witnessed a total of 106 pairings start, but only 46 were deemed to have completed the ride.
The HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival is held in honour of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, a former World Endurance Champion himself and one of the world’s most ardent supporters and benefactors of equestrian sport.
The five-day Festival comprises four rides in all, with the Ladies Cup sponsored by Azizi Developments followed by tomorrow’s 101km Private Stables competition. The third event on the Festival’s schedule is the Gamilati Endurance Cup for Mares sponsored by Al Tayer Motors, a 120km ride that will be held on Thursday, 20 February.
The Festival culminates on Saturday, 22 February, with the showpiece HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup sponsored by Emirates Airline, a 160km ride designed to test the skill and ability of both horse and rider. Pic
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HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival's Private Stables Cup
Al Awasif claim a 1-3 in HH Sheikh Mohammed Cup for Private Stables
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Al Awasif 2 Stables clinched the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Cup for Private Stables on the second day of the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival after Ali Mohammed Qambar Al Blooshi guided Sandine Raptor with absolute consistency during the course of the 101 km ride to gain a comfortable victory at Dubai International Endurance City in Seeh Al Salam on Wednesday.
Riding the Australian bred eight-year-old Anglo-Arab gelding, Al Blooshi completed the four-loop ride in a time of three hours, 24 minutes and 37 seconds (3:24:37) to claim what was the biggest prize of his career so far.
Finishing second were Zabeel Stables pair of Maitha Al Qubaisi and her mount Picnic Park Parisian Dawn with a time of 3:24:45, while third place was claimed by another Al Awasif 2 Stables rider Hind Albedwawi, who completed the ride aboard Schelmigra Truckstarr in a time of 3:24:53.
Al Blooshi began the day with the 12th best time of the first loop spanning 35 km, which saw Anan Aref Al Katheeri take the summit on the SM Private Stables-owned Cadete TB. Al Katheeri managed to hold on to her position during the course of the 25 km second loop, but dropped to seventh during the 21 km third loop which saw Layla Al Marqooqi of Al Kamda Endurance Stables on Goldika Folie take charge of proceedings going into the fourth and final phase spanning 20 kms.
With consistency Al Blooshi did well to move up the rung. He climbed four spots during the second phase and then a further three during the third loop and set himself to aim for glory from fifth. And with plenty left in the tank of Sandine Raptor, he was able to easily cast aside the four riders ahead of him and win with an average speed of 29.62 kph.
Al Qubaisi was one of those riders ahead of him going into the final loop and managed to hold on to second even as Albedwawi stormed home to finish third.
The HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival is held in honour of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, a former World Endurance Champion himself and one of the world’s most ardent supporters and benefactors of equestrian sport.
The five-day Festival comprises four rides in all and got underway on Tuesday with the Ladies Cup sponsored by Azizi Developments, which was won by Omani rider Zamzam Al Hasani. The third event on the Festival’s schedule is tomorrow’s 120 km Gamilati Endurance Cup for Mares sponsored by Al Tayer Motors.
The Festival culminates on Saturday, 22 February, with the showpiece HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup sponsored by Emirates Airline, a 160 km ride designed to test the skill and ability of both horse and rider.
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HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival's Gamilati Cup for Mares sponsored by Al Tayer Motors
Al Mazrouei wins Gamilati for MRM by fractions of a second
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: In an extremely keenly-contested renewal of the Gamilati Cup for Mares sponsored by Al Tayer Motors, Saif Al Mazrouei managed to grind out a sensational victory for MRM Stables aboard Bullio Ahnu by the narrowest of margins after clocking the exact same time as Al Aasfa Stables rider Niroshan Periyalagan.
The 120 km ride at Dubai International Endurance City was the third ride on the ongoing HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival schedule and brought joy to the home team as Al Mazrouei was adjudged the victor after a review of the fractions that made up the final second on the clock. Both Al Mazrouei and Periyalagan were clocked at an identical four hours, 21 minutes and 56 seconds (4:21:56).
Emirati Al Mazrouei did well to stay close to the top of the leaderboard dominated by Seeh Al Salam Stables pairing of Hazeem Al Shehhi and his mount Nastasi. The pair led from the start and looked set to go all the way, however, Al Mazrouei, fifth after loop one and then second over the two subsequent phases, and company had different plans and put paid to the hopes harboured by Al Shehhi with higher revs on their respective mounts.
While Emirati rider Al Mazrouei rode the final loop at 28.28kph, his Sri Lankan counterpart Periyalagan went about his business at a marginally quicker 28.55kph as he looked for a podium spot from his 10th-place at the end of the penultimate loop. It worked out well for the chasing pair as they turned the competition into a match race with Al Mazrouei winning by the skin of his teeth.
Third place Mohammed Al Farsi aboard Al Maghaweer Stables’ HM Kika Kaiser did well to finish third with a time of 4:22:00, climbing 11 spots during the course of the final loop. Al Tayer Motors, sponsors of the Gamilati Cup for Mares, gave away 10 cars, including Defenders, to the top 10 finishers in the race. The event witnessed a total of 130 pairings start, but with 81 eliminated during the course of the competition, only 49 were deemed to have completed the ride.
Organised by Dubai Equestrian Club, the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival is held in honour of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, a former World Endurance Champion himself and one of the world’s most ardent supporters and benefactors of equestrian sport.
The five-day Festival comprises four rides in all and culminates on Saturday, 22 February, with the showpiece HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup sponsored by Emirates Airline, a 160km ride designed to test the stamina and skill of both horse and rider.
ABOUT DUBAI EQUESTRIAN CLUB
Established in 2002 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Equestrian Club is a world leader in the sport of endurance riding and a pioneer when it comes to organising competitions in the United Arab Emirates at its purpose-built, state-of-the-art Dubai International Endurance City. Its annual calendar is headlined by two globally-renowned events: the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival and Crown Prince of Dubai Endurance Festival.
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Endurance: Rider’s Mindset, Packing After Show and Green beans for February 11, 2025
by Horse Radio Network | Feb 11, 2025 | Horses in the Morning
Joanna Ziettero joins us to talk about the joys of packing up at the end of a show. Erin Grogan speaks about the “That Girl HRN Auditor Team” and “Green Bean Endurance” for 2025 and Kristen from The Distance Depot explains hackamores. Listen in…
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https://www.horseradionetwork.com/2025/02/endurance-riders-mindset-packing-after-show-and-green-beans-for-february-11-2025/
Nomination of Dave Rabe and White Cloud10 for the AERC Pard’ners Award
Dave and White Cloud personify the Pard’ners Awards’ abiding goal of the AERC motto “To Finish is to Win”. Their partnership developed over many years overcoming past abuse with trust and friendship. White Clouds long duration of soundness, his desire and willingness to travel over hill and dale along with Dave’s personal care and management, allowed him to reach significant mileage and award achievements...
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Magma Aviation and Intradco Global team up to transport 34 endurance horses
AirCargoWeek.com - Full Article
March 10, 2025
Magma Aviation, the innovative air cargo solutions company, and Intradco Global, the leading horse transportation air charter specialist, have successfully transported 34 endurance horses from Liège (Belgium) to AlUla (Saudi Arabia) for the AlFursan Endurance Cup. Held in AlUla, in the heart of the desert, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, this prestigious event offers the highest prize money in the sport and showcases the pinnacle of endurance riding. Both companies demonstrated their expertise in equine logistics and dedication to animal welfare throughout this operation.
Endurance horses are extremely valuable and clients’ expectations for such transportation are always based on the highest standards. The companies transporting racehorses must ensure the best service and care to guarantee all goes smoothly. The client, ordering endurance horses transportation from Magma Aviation and Intradco Global, was highly pleased with the level of service, from the first encounter to the safe arrival of the horses...
Read more here:
https://aircargoweek.com/magma-aviation-and-intradco-global-team-up-to-transport-34-endurance-horses/
New AERC Hall of Famers announced at AERC Convention
AERC welcomed a new group into the Hall of Fame class, and presented additional awards, at National Awards banquet of the 2025 AERC Convention in Reno, Nevada on March 8.
Hall of Fame Person: Lisa Schneider
Hall of Fame Equine: Trinity, owned and ridden by Gunnar Frank
Pard’ners Award recipients: Dave Rabe and White Cloud
Ann Parr Trails Preservation Award recipient: Nicole Wertz
Charlie Barieau Photography Excellence Award: Merri Melde
Greg Kimler of Echo Valley Ranch in Auburn was presented the Dru Barner award from the Western States Trail Foundation, for those who contribute to and uphold the goals of the Western States Foundation, and have helped maintain the integrity and dignity of the Tevis Cup.
Kathy Lea Arnold 1957-2025
Legacy.com
Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bryant Funeral Home - Worland on Mar. 6, 2025.
Kathy Lea Arnold
May 9, 1957- March 4, 2025
Kathy Lea Arnold, 67, of Basin passed away in Green River Wyoming, on March 4, 2025. She and Bud are together in Heaven now, probably chasing cows.
Kathy was born May 9, 1957, in Iowa to Lloyd and Alta Morstad. She married Bud Arnold on September 4, 1988, and they spent their lives doing what they loved-- farming, ranching, and riding. Kathy loved all animals but most of all her horses. She was an avid horsewoman; an accomplished endurance rider competing across the country. She was very involved in Endurance including the Big Horn 100. In their younger days she and Bud enjoyed team roping.
Survivors include sister Suzanne Morstad of Basin; sister-in-law Barb Arnold VanMatre of Green River; beloved companion Chancy; a herd of horses; and many friends including the special ones who helped her during the final days.
She was predeceased by her husband of 36 years, Bud Arnold.
Services will be held at 12 o'clock noon Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Mountain View Assembly Church (501 2nd Street Ten Sleep, Wyoming). Burial will be in the Ten Sleep Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.bryantfuneralhomeonline.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Kathy, please visit our floral store.
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2025 FITS photos by Hanna Bartnick
2025 FITS Endurance ride photos in Florida by Hanna Bartnick, Feral Photography:
https://feralphotography.net/events/
2025 Dr. Gail Conway Memorial Ride at River Run photos by John Nowell
2025 Dr. Gail Conway Memorial Ride at River Run Endurance ride photos
in Texas by John Nowell, Remuda Photography:
https://remuda.smugmug.com/Endurance-Rides/2025-Ride-Year/Dr-Gail-Conway-Memorial-Ride-at-River-Run
2025 Twenty Mule Team photos by Bill Gore
2025 Twenty Mule Team Endurance ride photos in California by Bill
Gore:
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New Zealand: Horse prevails in Central Otago's Only Fools and Horses race
RNZ.co.nz
3 March 2025
Joe Shaw
joe.shaw@rnz.co.nz
Four legs have - unsurprisingly - triumphed over two in the inaugural Only Fools and Horses race in Central Otago at the weekend.
The race started as an idea tossed around at the pub, but on Saturday more than 50 runners and 26 horses and riders tackled the 40-kilometre race through the rugged terrain of Maniototo.
Jorja James and her horse Ruby were victorious with a time of about two hours and 50 minutes.
But James praised the runners for their efforts as they remained snapping at the heels - or should that be hoofs - of their four-legged competitors.
"The runners did really well. I was actually so impressed by the runners - I could not run 40 kilometres any day," James said...
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https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/543576/horse-prevails-in-central-otago-s-only-fools-and-horses-race
What Happens With the Horse’s Gut in the Heat?
January 6, 2025
Posted by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
An equine nutritionist describes the connections between heat stroke and leaky gut in horses and what you can do to prevent these problems.
If your horse sweats and appears outwardly comfortable, he must be managing the high temperatures just fine, right? Not according to Clair Thunes, MS, PhD, equine nutrition consultant and owner of Clarity Equine Nutrition. During her presentation at the 2024 EquiSummit virtual conference, held Dec. 3-4, Thunes said horses suffering heat stress might appear outwardly unaffected. However, their gastrointestinal (GI) tracts struggle, which affects their health and performance. How Horses Manage Heat
Horses heat up not only from the sun shining on them but also the heat generated during their metabolic processes. For example, the chemical reactions muscle cells use to contract large muscle groups during exercise all produce heat. Horses’ bodies need to manage heat to stay in a thermoneutral zone.
The key way horses lose heat is through evaporation of sweat, said Thunes, “and when that doesn’t work, they rely on respiratory losses through heavy breathing...”
Read more here:
https://thehorse.com/1133363/what-happens-with-the-horses-gut-in-the-heat/?lid=y40rmdteuap1
MRM and Al Mazrouei make Magic in Dubai's feature HH Sheikh Mohammed Cup
February 22 2025
One of the most prestigious competitions on the world endurance calendar, the festival was held in honour of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, a former World Endurance Champion himself and one of the world’s most ardent supporters and benefactors of equestrian sport. The five-day Festival, organised by Dubai Equestrian Club, comprised four rides, with the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup drawing the curtains down on a frenzied week of competition that saw Al Mazrouei claim a second title in as many rides following his success aboard Bullio Ahnu in the Gamilati Cup for Mares sponsored by Al Tayer Motors on Thursday.
Victory in the Gamilati was a fine achievement, but it is the 160 km HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup that truly tests the skill, stamina and ability of both horse and rider, with the background support of the teams crucial throughout the five-loop contest. And it is in the big ones where the Bhanwar Singh-trained Magic Glenn Torque has time and again proved his class. It was much the same from the 14-year-old bay gelding on Saturday as he played his part in Al Mazrouei keeping close to the summit throughout the day, starting with fifth behind Spain’s Marc Vila Sabata, who led after the 40 km first stage aboard M7 Endurance Stables’ Malikan Wajir 13.
Even as the Spaniard held sway over the first three loops, Al Mazrouei and his mount dropped to eighth and found themselves up at sixth at the end of the third. Sabata dropping out of contention during the course of the fourth loop spanning 30 kms, witnessed F3 Stables pair of Sultan Aref Mohsen and Colorado Armor emerging as leaders heading into the fifth and final loop over 20 kms.
Al Mazrouei, meanwhile, would be making his bid from fourth, two minutes and 35 seconds behind the pace. But as he turned up the heat and went all out at a staggering 31.26kph, the Emirati ace cruised past the rest of his rivals to win, a 16 second buffer separating him from second-placed M7 Endurance Stables pair of Saif Juma Al Beljafla and Lalick De Fignols, who started the day at 20th and made consistent upward moves to finish the runners-up.
Al Mazrouei’s winning time was six hours 20 minutes and 31 seconds (6:20:31), while second placed Beljafla was timed at 6:20:47. Third place was claimed by Al Aasfa 2 pairing of Ali Abdulla Al Falasi and Goliath Larzac (6:20:55).
The first two events on the festival’s schedule, the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup for Ladies sponsored by Azizi Developments and the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup for Private Stables were won by Seeh Al Salam’s Omani rider Zamzam Al Hosani (Dorzok) and Al Awasif 2 Stables’ Ali Mohammed Qambar Al Blooshi (Sandine Raptor), respectively.
ABOUT DUBAI EQUESTRIAN CLUB
Established in 2002 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Equestrian Club is a world leader in the sport of endurance riding and a pioneer when it comes to organising competitions in the United Arab Emirates at its purpose-built, state-of-the-art Dubai International Endurance City. Its annual calendar is headlined by two globally-renowned events: the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival and Crown Prince of Dubai Endurance Festival.
2025 Fursan Cup - Alex Shampoe
by Alex Shampoe
A week ago, I returned from one of my favorite trips to date—an experience that left me with incredible memories, lifelong friendships, and a deeper appreciation for endurance riding. I had the privilege of riding two amazing horses, reconnecting with friends from around the world—Jordan, Australia, Germany, and beyond—and making new friendships that will last a lifetime.
The People Who Made This Trip Special
Let me start with my team. Maya Janbey from Namibia, was experiencing Saudi Arabia for the first time. She speaks perfect English, German, and Afrikaans, and we instantly clicked. We rode together in the 120K and spent the day together after I was pulled from the 160K. Then there was Anne Wegner from Germany, whom I met last year when we rode for the same stable. Anne was invaluable in helping us navigate the venue and giving us confidence. I’m so grateful for both of them, and I can’t wait to see where our paths cross again.
We stayed with Faisal, the owner and leader of our team, in a massive house where many of our crew members also lived. A good bit of them spoke some English, and a few were nearly fluent. They made us feel so welcome and safe from the moment we arrived. One evening, after a long day at the venue, a small group took us to the Old Town walk of AlUla. We enjoyed traditional Arabic food and explored the beautifully lit cave walkways and charming shops. The main stage, set against towering rocks illuminated with Arabic script, was breathtaking. It was a night I’ll never forget...
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Three races in HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival
February 20 2025
Al Hasani makes history on opening day of HH Sheikh Mohammed Endurance Festival
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Zamzam Al Hasani made history by becoming the first Omani female to win an event on the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival schedule when she claimed the Ladies Cup sponsored by Azizi Developments on the opening day of the 2025 meeting at Dubai International Endurance City in Seeh Al Salam on Tuesday.
And what a victory it turned out to be as she made a colossal leap up the leaderboard to claim the summit in the nick of time aboard the Seeh Al Salam Endurance Stables-owned and Salem Mohammed Al Sabousi-trained Dorzok. The pair were 11th heading into the last of four loops of the DIEC 101km HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Cup for Ladies, but somehow managed to clinch victory by a second with a time of three hours, 22 minutes and 57 seconds (3:22:57).
The Omani rider was followed home by a pair of M7 Stables riders in Argentina’s Milena Mendez, who might have been heartbroken after clocking a close 3:22:58 on the back of Poli, and fellow South American, Luba Leoni Varela, of Uruguay, who partnered Willowmere Encore and was home in 3:23:38. Both M7 Stables horses were trained by Mohammed Ahmad Al Sabousi.
Al Maghaweer Stables’ Italian rider Veronica Giussani took command of the race aboard DS Creston having posted the fastest time over the first loop spanning 35 kms, but made way for Reem Al Mansoori on Al Aasfa 2 Endurance Stables’ Agora VF to take over during the course of the 25 km second loop.
In a bid to keep reserve in the tank for the final loop, Al Mansoori rode with reservation during the course of the third loop over 21 kms and dropped to 20th on the leaderboard. That left Fay Mohammad Ali aboard Al Bararri Stables’ Hoggar D’Olbia as the one to catch during the course of the fourth and final loop spanning 20 kms.
Al Hosani’s only major previous success had arrived in the CEN Ladies 100km Ladies Emirates Heritage Club Cup in 2017. Thereafter, she won a minor event at Barka in her native Oman. However, determined to make amends she ensured the opportunity did not pass her by. She started the day ranked 11th and moved up two spots during the second loop, but she was back to where she started going into the final loop of the competition after falling two spots. Aiming from 11th, 1m:20s behind Fay was never going to be easy, but determined as she was, Al Hosani revved up the engine of her 15-year-old Arabian partner and rode at 36.02kph during the final 20 km loop, up from 28.64kph previously, to go past Fay and a host of others and claim her well-deserved victory.
For their part, Mendez and Varela did well to move into the podium spots after setting off for the final loop from 14th and 17th respectively.
The Ladies Cup sponsored by Azizi Developments witnessed a total of 106 pairings start, but only 46 were deemed to have completed the ride.
The HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival is held in honour of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, a former World Endurance Champion himself and one of the world’s most ardent supporters and benefactors of equestrian sport.
The five-day Festival comprises four rides in all, with the Ladies Cup sponsored by Azizi Developments followed by tomorrow’s 101km Private Stables competition. The third event on the Festival’s schedule is the Gamilati Endurance Cup for Mares sponsored by Al Tayer Motors, a 120km ride that will be held on Thursday, 20 February.
The Festival culminates on Saturday, 22 February, with the showpiece HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup sponsored by Emirates Airline, a 160km ride designed to test the skill and ability of both horse and rider. Pic
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HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival's Private Stables Cup
Al Awasif claim a 1-3 in HH Sheikh Mohammed Cup for Private Stables
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Al Awasif 2 Stables clinched the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Cup for Private Stables on the second day of the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival after Ali Mohammed Qambar Al Blooshi guided Sandine Raptor with absolute consistency during the course of the 101 km ride to gain a comfortable victory at Dubai International Endurance City in Seeh Al Salam on Wednesday.
Riding the Australian bred eight-year-old Anglo-Arab gelding, Al Blooshi completed the four-loop ride in a time of three hours, 24 minutes and 37 seconds (3:24:37) to claim what was the biggest prize of his career so far.
Finishing second were Zabeel Stables pair of Maitha Al Qubaisi and her mount Picnic Park Parisian Dawn with a time of 3:24:45, while third place was claimed by another Al Awasif 2 Stables rider Hind Albedwawi, who completed the ride aboard Schelmigra Truckstarr in a time of 3:24:53.
Al Blooshi began the day with the 12th best time of the first loop spanning 35 km, which saw Anan Aref Al Katheeri take the summit on the SM Private Stables-owned Cadete TB. Al Katheeri managed to hold on to her position during the course of the 25 km second loop, but dropped to seventh during the 21 km third loop which saw Layla Al Marqooqi of Al Kamda Endurance Stables on Goldika Folie take charge of proceedings going into the fourth and final phase spanning 20 kms.
With consistency Al Blooshi did well to move up the rung. He climbed four spots during the second phase and then a further three during the third loop and set himself to aim for glory from fifth. And with plenty left in the tank of Sandine Raptor, he was able to easily cast aside the four riders ahead of him and win with an average speed of 29.62 kph.
Al Qubaisi was one of those riders ahead of him going into the final loop and managed to hold on to second even as Albedwawi stormed home to finish third.
The HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival is held in honour of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, a former World Endurance Champion himself and one of the world’s most ardent supporters and benefactors of equestrian sport.
The five-day Festival comprises four rides in all and got underway on Tuesday with the Ladies Cup sponsored by Azizi Developments, which was won by Omani rider Zamzam Al Hasani. The third event on the Festival’s schedule is tomorrow’s 120 km Gamilati Endurance Cup for Mares sponsored by Al Tayer Motors.
The Festival culminates on Saturday, 22 February, with the showpiece HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup sponsored by Emirates Airline, a 160 km ride designed to test the skill and ability of both horse and rider.
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HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival's Gamilati Cup for Mares sponsored by Al Tayer Motors
Al Mazrouei wins Gamilati for MRM by fractions of a second
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: In an extremely keenly-contested renewal of the Gamilati Cup for Mares sponsored by Al Tayer Motors, Saif Al Mazrouei managed to grind out a sensational victory for MRM Stables aboard Bullio Ahnu by the narrowest of margins after clocking the exact same time as Al Aasfa Stables rider Niroshan Periyalagan.
The 120 km ride at Dubai International Endurance City was the third ride on the ongoing HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival schedule and brought joy to the home team as Al Mazrouei was adjudged the victor after a review of the fractions that made up the final second on the clock. Both Al Mazrouei and Periyalagan were clocked at an identical four hours, 21 minutes and 56 seconds (4:21:56).
Emirati Al Mazrouei did well to stay close to the top of the leaderboard dominated by Seeh Al Salam Stables pairing of Hazeem Al Shehhi and his mount Nastasi. The pair led from the start and looked set to go all the way, however, Al Mazrouei, fifth after loop one and then second over the two subsequent phases, and company had different plans and put paid to the hopes harboured by Al Shehhi with higher revs on their respective mounts.
While Emirati rider Al Mazrouei rode the final loop at 28.28kph, his Sri Lankan counterpart Periyalagan went about his business at a marginally quicker 28.55kph as he looked for a podium spot from his 10th-place at the end of the penultimate loop. It worked out well for the chasing pair as they turned the competition into a match race with Al Mazrouei winning by the skin of his teeth.
Third place Mohammed Al Farsi aboard Al Maghaweer Stables’ HM Kika Kaiser did well to finish third with a time of 4:22:00, climbing 11 spots during the course of the final loop. Al Tayer Motors, sponsors of the Gamilati Cup for Mares, gave away 10 cars, including Defenders, to the top 10 finishers in the race. The event witnessed a total of 130 pairings start, but with 81 eliminated during the course of the competition, only 49 were deemed to have completed the ride.
Organised by Dubai Equestrian Club, the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival is held in honour of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, a former World Endurance Champion himself and one of the world’s most ardent supporters and benefactors of equestrian sport.
The five-day Festival comprises four rides in all and culminates on Saturday, 22 February, with the showpiece HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup sponsored by Emirates Airline, a 160km ride designed to test the stamina and skill of both horse and rider.
ABOUT DUBAI EQUESTRIAN CLUB
Established in 2002 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Equestrian Club is a world leader in the sport of endurance riding and a pioneer when it comes to organising competitions in the United Arab Emirates at its purpose-built, state-of-the-art Dubai International Endurance City. Its annual calendar is headlined by two globally-renowned events: the HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Festival and Crown Prince of Dubai Endurance Festival.
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Endurance: Rider’s Mindset, Packing After Show and Green beans for February 11, 2025
by Horse Radio Network | Feb 11, 2025 | Horses in the Morning
Joanna Ziettero joins us to talk about the joys of packing up at the end of a show. Erin Grogan speaks about the “That Girl HRN Auditor Team” and “Green Bean Endurance” for 2025 and Kristen from The Distance Depot explains hackamores. Listen in…
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https://www.horseradionetwork.com/2025/02/endurance-riders-mindset-packing-after-show-and-green-beans-for-february-11-2025/