Endurance Horse Podcast

  Welcome to Episode 45 of Endurance Horse Podcast Dr. Jay Mero- Winner of 2021 Haggin Cup Created by Christina Hyke on July 28th 2021     Maybe you were one of the many people tracking the progress of the Tevis Cup that was this past weekend, July 24th 2021 under the last full moon of July?   This moon is called the Rider’s moon and it is under this moon that the annual Tevis Cup was to be ridden.  For the 66th annual riding of the Tevis Cup riders had to deal once again with smoke from wildfires.  In the next few episodes of Endurance Horse Podcast we will be sharing short interviews with some of those brave soles who saddled up and faced what is arguably one of the toughest endurance events in the equestrian world.   Tevis is often called the Grand Daddy of them all and has even inspired events as far as Australia and the Tom Quilty Gold Cup.     Tevis, unlike the Quilty historically is held at the same venue from year to year and although there maybe some slight changes in trail, many of the m

Welcome to Episode 44  of Endurance Horse Podcast    Updates & Catching Up on Files!!! I am so glad to be moving back to traditional episodes of Endurance Horse Podcast!  This episode is a blend of audio from recent and also from last year!  Here are some new voices and some familiar ones!  Enjoy! Created by: Christina Hyke May 2021   Avery Oregon, USA  Shane Oregon, USA WARHORSE Endurance Challenges United States Pony Club   Krista Gerdes Oregon, USA   Tennessee Lane Colorado, USA Strawberry Fields  This audio is from last year, the ride dates for 2021 are July 15-16-17, 2021. This event is in Utah and camping is at Co-Op Creek SoCo Endurance Endurance Venue in La Veta, Colorado –  Home of the Spanish Peaks   Carrie Barris  North Carolina, USA   Adriana Sardoni  Queensland, AU Nancy McMurtrey Utah, USA Dreaming of Endurance (YouTube)         Karbo Combo probiotic, use this code at the Karbo Store Website for $10 off one order: EHP10 www.karbostore.com    EHP10  

Welcome to Episode 43  of Endurance Horse Podcast  Stories of EPM  Part 3 of a 3 part series Created by: Christina Hyke April 22, 2021 In Part 3 of 3 part series of episodes with a focus to shed light on EPM.  In this episode we step away once more from our typical format on Endurance Horse Podcast to interview Summer Terry of  Superior Therapy in Guthrie, Oklahoma  Summer Terry Oklahoma, USA Superior Therapy, LLC May the Horse be With You  Superior Therapy LLC on Facebook Association of Certified Equine Therapies   Sharon Hirsch Connecticut, USA American Connemara Pony Society Karbo Combo Supplement Pathogenes Labs Testing Lab for EPM “Pathogenes is a small research laboratory with large ideas, located in Fairfield, Florida.  We test samples, analyze data, and invent tools to diagnose and treat horses with neurodegenerative diseases including EPM, equine protozoal myeloencephalitis.”   Karbo Combo probiotic, use this code at the Karbo Store Website for $10 off one order: EHP10 www.karbost

Welcome to Episode 42  of Endurance Horse Podcast  Stories of EPM & Dr. Sam Crosby, DVM  Part 2 of a 3 part series Created by: Christina Hyke April 2021 Most difficult day of my life spurred me into creating a three part series on EPM.   In Part 2 of 3 episodes with a focus to shed light on EPM.   Most horse owners that have even heard of EPM equate this disease as showing up as a horse with a wobbly or drunken hind end, though there are many small, red flags that show up long before a sudden onset of EPM.   EPM is an infection of protozoa that attack the central nervous system of the end host, the horse.   Some varieties of this protozoa tend more towards attacking the muscle, to learn more tune into this episode of Endurance Horse Podcast where we will hear two more stories from horse owners followed by an interview with Dr. Sam Crosby, DVM of Crosby Equine Services.    Sandy Patmore, Michigan USA Amy Maguire, USA Dr. Sam Crosby, DVM Oklahoma, USA Crosby Equine Service on Facebook

Welcome to Episode 41  of Endurance Horse Podcast  EPM  The Master of Disguise -Stories of EPM  Part 1 of a 3 part series Created by: Christina Hyke February 12th 2021 Today Jim & I tell you about the most difficult day of my life.  The day all horse and pet owners dread, the day you have to say goodbye.    This is a difficult episode, as it is about the loss of our beloved Houdini.  EPM will be the topic of the next three episodes.  Part one is dedicated to allowing other horse owners to share with you their personal experiences with diagnosing and the ensuing battle with EPM.  Most of them won, some did not.     Our listeners have a discount code at the Karbo Store for 10 percent off the supportive supplement Karbo Combo. EHP10 only good one time at www.karbostore.com    Here are the names of the contributors to the podcast, an image of the main horse they were talking about and also links they shared with me.      Sally Burton & Pal    Deveri Alleen & Hank Karbo Combo

Welcome to Episode 40  of Endurance Horse Podcast  Created by: Christina Hyke September 26,  2020 In this episode in addition to news about the WARHORSE Endurance Ride at Horse Rider’s Campground in beautiful Palmyra, WI we have more about the WARHORSE Endurance Conditioning Challenges!  Updates from Jenny Chandler, Crystal Esqueda and her son Aiden and we will also hear from Dandelion, the beautiful grey and white mini horse, she had a grand finish to WARHORSE 100 Mile Challenge!  Way to go Dandelion!     Find us on FB to learn more about the challenges! WARHORSE Endurance   RANGER 100 Mile Challenge (only 47 spots left) To partially benefit the AERC - $5.00 from each entry goes to support the American Endurance Ride Conference.  Next year RANGER will support the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary!    Crystal Esqueda and Aiden Esqueda MN, USA MNDRA- Minnesota Distance Riders Association UMECRA- Upper Midwest Endurance and Competitive Rides Association   Jenny Chandler New Zealand  Learning E

Welcome to Episode 39 of Endurance Horse Podcast  THE CHALLENGES!    Created June 3rd,  2020 *Happy Birthday to one of our horses, FAITH   WARHORSE Challenges! WARHORSE 100 Mile Challenge (sold out)   ROSEBUD 100 Mile Challenge (only 52 spots left) To benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Rosebud Reservation Join the Facebook group for here WARHORSE Endurance Conditioning Challenges    Nicole Ford Tasmania, Australia     Susan Dickinson Kentucky, USA Cork N Mane   Sarah Douglas-Braid & Dandie Washington, USA   Binky Tunny Wisconsin, USA   Sonja Knecht-Hoshi Virginia, USA   Frank Whitney / Ann Degnan Massachusetts, USA   Cate Jefferis Victoria, Australia FOLLOW Queenie & Cate on Instagram @queeniethebeanie   Victoria Bonham New South Wales, Australia   Jen Joines Pennsylvania, USA   Jen McCabe Idaho, USA Special thanks to: Hylofit Renegade Hoof Boots US Rider Skito       Christina Hyke Wisconsin, USA  Endurance Horse Podcast & WARHORSE E

Welcome to Episode 38 of Endurance Horse Podcast    Created April 19th 2020   Interview with Dawn Haas of Appaloosa Distance Riding Association,  Dawn tells her story of how she found endurance riding , helped create local trails and her a bit about her appaloosa horses.    WARHORSE 100 Mile Challenge    It is a virtual Challenge based totally on the honor system, we trust you will track your miles and truly hope that you would share videos, photos and screen shots of your mileage to our WARHORSE 100 Mile Challenge FB Group.  There is a small fee to cover the costs of shipping, design and creation of the medals (or for outside of the USA embroidered patches).  We hope that you join us in this Challenge, share it with your friends and share your journey with us in the Facebook group.   We have riders who I know will knock this out in one month by riding 25 miles or more per week.  We also have drivers, even a mini!  We have horses being walked lovingly by their owners because the horses are too youn

Welcome to Episode 37 of Endurance Horse Podcast  Created April 17th 2020 Welcome to episode 37 of Endurance Horse Podcast!        While I believe that Endurance Riders are the BEST at social distancing, it can be hard to do when our trails are being closed, rides cancelled and goals taken away from us.  Jim joins me again for the intro of episode 37 to share about the WARHORSE 100 Mile Challenge.      It is a virtual Challenge based totally on the honor system, we trust you will track your miles and truly hope that you would share videos, photos and screen shots of your mileage to our WARHORSE 100 Mile Challenge FB Group.  There is a small fee to cover the costs of shipping, design and creation of the medals (or for outside of the USA embroidered patches).  We hope that you join us in this Challenge, share it with your friends and share your journey with us in the Facebook group.   We have riders who I know will knock this out in one month by riding 25 miles or more per week.  We also have drivers,

Welcome to The Farm Interview with Shirley May & Tracy Porter Endurance Horse Podcast  Hosted by Christina Hyke Created March 19th, 2020 I know it is a challenging Spring for those in North America, and for all of us across the world. Though I'd like to wish you all a Happy Spring,   it is my hope that we can brighten your first day of spring! So the best laid plans of mice & men…… Episode 36 of Endurance Horse Podcast was to be on Ride Management, though the recent world health concerns put a damper on my plans to travel around getting several interviews with Ride Managers.   I was able to do a few interviews, and just so happened to interview a few friends before the pandemic restricted all the movements and gatherings.   In Episode 36 we will hear from two great horsewomen, mother and daughter, Shirley May and Tracy Porter.   We chat about how both of them got into horses, a bit about horse training and yes a little about endurance.  Shirley and Tracy operate a 120 acre boarding facili

Welcome to the Long Feather Racing episode of Endurance Horse Podcast with The Milwaukee Art Museum & Veterans Light Up the Arts   Created February 27, 2020 Welcome to episode 35  of Endurance Horse Podcast!        This topic may seem to have little to do with endurance riding, we distance riders are often talking about riding the same horse over many miles,  in this episode we talk to a father who manages a racing team that is comprised of his family members.  Long Feather Racing Team  stands tall among the many skilled teams who participate in Indian Relay Racing.     One rider, 3 horses and many team members comprise the team.  Riders must mount bareback on their own power and relay onto three horses to win this race.  Though swapping horses, high speeds and bareback seem to have little to do with endurance,  I reached out to Richard Long Feather of Standing Rock Reservation to connect with him and listen in as  shares his love of Indian Relay Racing.       It is funny how things come

Welcome to Part Three Focused on Rider Health Endurance Horse Podcast   Created February 7, 2020 Welcome to episode 34  of Endurance Horse Podcast!      This topic has been a popular one, and I am having to expand it to a third part!  We are chatting with Chrystal Stephens, the Director of Operations for Lifestriders Theraputic Riding Center in Waukesha, Wisconsin.   Chrystal shares her extensive knowledge gained from working  twelve years with two of the premier theraputic riding centers in Wisconsin.  We will also hear from endurance rider Kim Fosler and her overcoming a back injury,  Brooke Moeller will share how she is dealing with riding after having a difficult fall, we will hear more from Bridget Helms and what she does to stay fit to ride. To wrap the episode up Jim & I chat a bit about the upcoming two year anniversary of Endurance Horse Podcast, so sit back, hold on and enjoy the ride!  Christina Hyke Cheers to 2020!   Chrystal Stephens Wisconsin, USA Lifestriders Theraputic Riding

Welcome to Part Two- Itty Bitty Naughty Kitty (You will understand after the intro why there is a kitten pic) Focused on Rider Health Endurance Horse Podcast       Created February 4, 2020 Welcome to episode 33  of Endurance Horse Podcast!      This topic has been a popular one, and I am having to expand it to a second part and now a part three putting together soon.   We are chatting about everything from overcoming injures, dealing with illnesses,  how horses are therapist and yes, some about rider fitness & emotional health.  Jim joins me for the intro of the podcast & we try to share a walk down memory lane sharing how horses have affected our lives—- though Itty Bitty Naughty Kitty kept biting my feet, take a listen, you will see…we do love Bitty, even when he’s naughty.     There is a bit more about fitness aspect of rider health, and more about horses as therapy.  Sit back, hold on and enjoy the ride!   Welcome to Episode 33 of Endurance Horse Podcast! ~Christina Hyke~ Cheer

Welcome to Part 1 of 2  Focused on Rider Health Endurance Horse Podcast    Created February 3, 2020 Welcome to episode 32  of Endurance Horse Podcast!      Rider health is the topic today & it has been a popular one, not surprising, all of us are riders & all have health to deal with.   When it comes to rider health we are  referring to an encompassing topic.  Today we are chatting about everything from overcoming injures, dealing with illnesses,  how horses are therapist and yes, some about riders fitness & emotional health.   Guess what?  SO many files were sent in I couldn't possibly fit them all into one episode, and believe it or not I am about to leave here in an hour to go do a second interview on this topic!   Honestly I was hesitant to cover this topic, as I know some of it can be hard to hear.  It maybe easier to trot through a ride camp world where we all just smile and wave at each other- and not be the tiniest bit aware of what could be going on in the body of the other rider

Welcome to  Episode 31 of  Endurance Horse Podcast        Created December 31, 2019 Welcome to episode 31  of Endurance Horse Podcast!      Sit back, hold on and enjoy the ride!   Welcome to Episode 31 of Endurance Horse Podcast! And Happy New Year or New Year’s Eve depending on which side of the  great globe you reside on!   Thank you for listening in, sharing and sending in audio files to Endurance Horse Podcast- you made 2019 a very happy and memorable year!  Here’s to many more miles & many more memories in 2020!   As we say goodbye to the last decade, lets say hello to some updates and friends new and familiar!  Blessings to you all as you embark on the new journey that is rolling out in front of  you in 2020!  ~Christina Hyke~ Cheers to the last episode of 2019!     Jenny Chandler New Zealand Distance Riding New Zealand Waikato Endurance Club Learning Endurance & Other Stuff- Jenny’s Blog     Courtney Krueger Tennessee, USA David Wilcox Musician    Carrie Baris Nor

Welcome to  Episode 30 of  Endurance Horse Podcast      Created December 1, 2019 Welcome to episode 30  of Endurance Horse Podcast!      Sit back, hold on and enjoy the ride!   Sarah Carlson Minnesota, USA  MNDRA Greenbeans Greenbeans on Facebook AERC Rookie Award Maah Daah Hey Endurance Ride on FB Bridget Brown North Yorkshire, England Red Dragon Jessica Brewer Cobbley Idaho, USA Tevis Cup Top o the World Top o the World on FB Jenny Chandler New Zealand Distance Riding New Zealand Waikato Endurance Club Learning Endurance & Other Stuff- Jenny’s Blog         Jessica Isbrecht  Traveling the USA Ride and Climb on FB Greenbeans Greenbeans on Facebook.     Griffin Keller Virginia, USA Motoring Down the Trails- Griffin’s Blog Meadow Creek Mingle Meadow Creek Mingle on FB  Fort Valley Endurance Ride Blackwater Swamp Stomp Blog Post by  Daniella Harding Alberta, Canada Dr. Mel Newton California, USA Dr. Mel Newton Dr. Mel Newton on FB Go Ride Far by Dr. M

Welcome to  Episode 29 of  Endurance Horse Podcast  IRON OAK     Created  October 31, 2019    Welcome to episode 29  of Endurance Horse Podcast!     So sit back, hold on and enjoy the ride!     Jen Moore Wisconsin, USA Arctic Horse Skirt Arctic Horse Skirt on Facebook Standardbred Adoptions   Crystal Esqueda Minnesota, USA  MNDRA   Binky Tunny Wisconsin, USA UMECRA   Ruth Casserly Wisconsin, USA Midwest Distance Driving Association UMECRA DRAW Ukarydee Horse Camp   Aiden Esqueda Minnesota, USA MNDRA   Tracy Johnson Wisconsin, USA DRAW UMECRA   Carol (Boots) Wagner Wisconsin, USA [Photo of Madison Wagner] DRAW UMECRA     Kimberly Fosler  Illinois, USA Keep ‘em Covered (Rump Rugs) on Facebook   Sarah Carlson Minnesota, USA MNDRA   Julie Elijah-Barker North Dakota, USA Elijah Ranch   Marco Kellog North Dakota, USA Elijah Ranch                 Christina ‘Send me files’ Hyke Wisconsin, USA          Creator of Endurance Horse Podcas

Welcome to  Episode 28 of  Endurance Horse Podcast      Created  September 29, 2019    Welcome to episode 28  of Endurance Horse Podcast!  We are working overtime this weekend to you not only part one & part two of Tevis 2019 to you, though also episode 28!  The first unthemed episode in awhile!  Now back to regular programming as we get caught up with more friends from around the world!  So sit back, hold on and enjoy the ride!     Teresa Fett Minnesota, USA Big Horn 100 Big Horn 100 on Facebook   Kerrie Tuley California, USA Fireworks Ride   Courtney Kruger Tennessee, USA Ride & Tie Ride & Tie on Facebook   Julie Veloo Veloo Foundation Gobi Gallop Gobi Gallop on Facebook   Griffin Keller Virginia, USA Motoring Down the Trail- Griffin’s Blog   Jenna Corsiatto North Dakota, USA   Adriana Pires Neves  Brazil, South America  Paranoia Team- on Facebook Marcha Criollos Horse MN So Far Away So Close- Adriana Blog             Heather Pudil Tennes

Welcome to  Episode 27 of  Endurance Horse Podcast  Tevis Cup 2019  Part TWO   Created  September 28, 2019    Welcome to episode 27 of Endurance Horse Podcast!  We are working overtime this weekend to get this part two of Tevis 2019 out to you.  You will hear some construction sounds at the beginning of this episode as Jim & I share with you the excitement we have of putting up our new barn.  We hear from a rider who went to the educational ride that is hosted on the Tevis trail and you can hear about her experience to see if this is a trip you would like to take.  We will hear more from more riders and a lot more from crew and from long time Endurance Podcast contributor Keisha Wood as she is both crew/volunteer helping to mark trail at Tevis 2019 .  So sit back, hold on and enjoy the ride!   Some of the audios sent in were quite a bit longer than average, though I chose to share the extra audio, as it is full of good information, and it fits appropriately as this episode is about an extra leng

Welcome to  Episode 26 of    Endurance Horse Podcast  Tevis Cup 2019 Part 1   Created  September 27, 2019    Welcome to episode 26 of Endurance Horse Podcast where we will hear from not only the winner of Tevis 2019, though also from volunteers, crew and more riders!   Did you know that the Tevis Cup, also known as the The Western States Trail Ride, has been held every year since 1955?  This makes Tevis the most established modern day endurance ride in the world, possibly the universe.  Tevis has been the inspiration for other such great rides as The Big Horn 100 and The Tom Quilty Gold Cup.  It is amazing to me how one group of riders, with an idea can establish something so inspirational that has been standing the test of time for several decades, and that has inspired others to build on what was started by Wendell Robie and his friends.     Only roughly half (54%) of the people who toe the line to begin Tevis will complete it.  The statistics at teviscup.org show that from 1955 until 2017 roughly