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Check out our library of videos and articles to help you get started in the sport, or level up your game.

Equestrians of all ages, from all walks of life, are drawn together by the common thread of safeguarding the welfare of their horses while traversing many miles of the most beautiful horse trails. Riders participate to test their ability as equestrians as well as their horses’ athleticism. Whether you want to ride to complete or ride to win, the horse’s welfare is paramount. 

The Endurance Rider’s Handbook is a great resource for learning more about AERC endurance rides and endurance riding in general. It was created by the AERC to help new riders understand what they need to jump in and enjoy the sport.

An article by Jeanette (Jay) Mero, DVM on the basics of conditioning and preparing your horse for your first endurance ride and beyond.

This article by Susan Garlinghouse, DVM, dives into the fundamentals of electrolytes at an endurance ride, including what things to include, and dosage best practices.

Afraid of forgetting something while headed to your first ride? This list will ensure you have what you need to get through the weekend without too much trouble. 

This article by Susan Greenhall from Endurance News Magazine walks you through how to find your horse's "happy pace", and maintain that at a ride. 

This article by Kim Guess helps you to evaluate your goals, you and your horse's current state, and build towards where you want to be through dedicated training.

It's no secret that Endurance is a huge effort by both horse and rider. This series by Dr. Susan Garlinghouse, DVM, walks through everything you need to consider to keep your horse on the up-and-up metabolically.  

PART 1 - Hydration              PART 2 - Gut Motility             PART 3 - Energy Balance

This PDF, created by Dr. Art King, is great to keep in your trailer or barn. It gives you exactly what the vets are looking for at a check, and is helpful for performing "self-checks" as well. 

This document is a compilation of several slide show presentations (PDFs only, no audio or video) given as part of a series on leveling up to 100s. Topics covered include: managing your horse's footfalls, using x-rays to evaluate your horse's feet, proper pacing, nutrition and energy requirements, dynamic evaluation and adjustments (on trail and in camp), and taking care of yourself during the ride.