Going the Distance: Beating burnout
Endurance editor Sharalyn Hay writes about her recent experience of training so hard she and her horse hit a wall–and how they busted through it. continue reading »
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Thursday, August 23rd, 2012
Going the Distance: Starting an endurance horse
When it comes to introducing a horse to endurance, there are two schools of thought. Sharalyn Hay explains the pros and cons of each. continue reading »
Thursday, August 16th, 2012
Going the Distance: Rules of the road, er, trail
Trail etiquette isn’t just about being nice. It’s also about safety. Horse Nation endurance editor Sharalyn Hay gives us a rundown of trail “dos” and “don’ts.” continue reading »
Thursday, July 19th, 2012
Going the Distance: After you’ve gone the distance, where do you go next?
Having successfully completed her first 50 mile race, Horse Nation endurance editor Sharalyn Hay had some thinking to do. What now? continue reading »
Thursday, July 5th, 2012
Going the Distance: My first 50
Fifty miles on a horse is a loooonng waaayyyy. Horse Nation endurance editor Sharalyn Hay takes us along on her most epic journey yet.
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012
Going the Distance: Hello, my name is Sharalyn and I’m an addict
Sharalyn Hay addresses the #1 question endurance riders get asked: “Why on earth would you want to ride your horse that f^%$(& far, anyway?” continue reading »
Thursday, June 14th, 2012
Going the Distance: Race day!
For weeks now, Sharalyn Hay has been walking us through the steps leading up to an endurance ride: the horse, the equipment, the strategy. Today, it’s go-time. continue reading »
Friday, May 25th, 2012
Going the Distance: Conditioning, Demystified
Now that Sharalyn’s led us through the basics of selecting an endurance mount, it’s time to shape up. But just how many miles should we be riding per week? continue reading »
Friday, May 11th, 2012
Going the Distance: Conformationally Speaking
Is your horse built like a radiator? Then he’ll probably excel at endurance. Sharalyn Hay follows up last week’s column with some prospect-selecting tips. continue reading »
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012
Going the Distance: You’re gonna need a horse
Horse Nation’s endurance editor Sharalyn Hay is back this week with some advice about the most important piece of the endurance equation. continue reading »
Thursday, April 26th, 2012
Going the Distance: Packing for the race
In the endurance world, you can’t Go Riding until you’ve packed up your supplies. This week, Sharalyn Hay outlines what you’re going to need for your trip. continue reading »
Thursday, April 19th, 2012
Going the Distance: Introducing our new endurance riding editor
Up until now, Horse Nation has been mum on the subject of endurance riding–simply because I don’t know enough about the sport. Enter our new endurance editor, Sharalyn Hay. continue reading »
Thursday, April 12th, 2012