Tevis Cup Magic: Taking on the world's toughest 100 mile endurance ride - Merri Melde

Tevis Cup Magic: Taking on the world's toughest 100 mile endurance ride

by Merri Melde, 2016

Every horse endurance ride has its challenges and difficulties, but the Tevis Cup has 100 miles of it. It's extreme, challenging, relentless, frantic, exhilarating, heart-breaking, exhausting, exasperating, beautiful, treacherous, insane, exciting.

Merri Melde’s dramatic story of her unplanned and unforeseen attempt at the Tevis Cup, the world’s toughest 100 mile endurance ride, will put you in the saddle, gripping the reins, racing the clock to cross the finish line in the 24 hour time limit, on a beautiful, gallant gray horse.

Endurance...Years Gone By - Lori Oleson

Endurance...Years Gone By

by Lori Oleson, 2015

'Endurance...Years Gone By' is a historical look back of great horses and riders from the 70's, 80's and 90's in the sport of endurance. There is rich history of interesting characters that taught us and shaped the sport into what we have today. Their memories should never be forgotten. //// "The history told in these pages is enlightening, fascinating and downright entertaining." Heather Reynolds - Tevis Cup winner, Haggin Cup winner, Pan American Champion, over 20,000 miles. //// "The thing that makes Lori’s book so special is that we are treated to a succession of stories. As you finish each chapter, a story unto itself, you can’t help but reflect on its contents. The respect Lori has shown for the riders and the good horses she portrays between the covers of Endurance…Years Gone By will bring you closer to understanding what makes a few stand out among the many.” Julie Suhr - Haggin Cup winner, AERC Hall of Fame, over 30,000 miles. //// "Is Endurance…Years Gone By light entertainment, a source of inspiration or a string of cautionary tales (and I challenge you to read it through without thinking or saying, “Holy cow, they did WHAT?!” at least a half dozen times). While it can be any and all of those, I suggest looking for the pearls of wisdom contained in almost every chapter, whether those pearls instruct on how to be better by following in their footsteps, or by stampeding onto another path." Susan Garlinghouse, DVM, MS, AERC Director-at-Large, Chair - AERC Education Committee.

Ride Like Potato - Potato Richardson

Ride Like Potato

by Potato Richardson, 2015

Attention; The profits from the sale of this book will be used to build a Brozne Life size statue of Wendell Robie the man who started the Tevis Cup ride in 1955. Potato Richardson has won the Tevis 100 Mile One Day Horse Race that starts near Lake Tahoe and finishes in Auburn, California. The route travels over the Sierra Nevada Mountains using the trails of the early gold and silver miners. In his 40 plus years of involvement in the sport of endurance and trail riding Potato has won the Tevis Cup three times and finished nine times in the top ten out of thirty one attempts and twenty two finishes. Let him share his experience with you on the trails as well as in competitions. The funds needed to start the project is $35,000 USD. There will be limited editions of the statue available and offered first to the buyers of the book. The statue will be built by world famous Doug Van Howd. http://douglasvanhowd.com/about-the-artist

Strike a Long Trot: Legendary Horsewoman Linda Tellington-Jones - Shannon Yewell Weil

Strike a Long Trot: Legendary Horsewoman Linda Tellington-Jones

by Shannon Yewell Weil, 2013

“Strike a Long Trot” chronicles the distinguished early career of Linda Tellington-Jones, ranging from the 100-mile Tevis Cup Ride to Hunter Trials at Pebble Beach. As a brilliant educator at her Pacific Coast Equestrian Research Farm and School of Horsemanship, Linda shined. A destiny in Linda’s early life was fulfilled when she was sought by a wealthy Hungarian countess to promote her Hungarian horses, once revered as the finest warhorses in Europe. The book tells a charming story about how Linda transformed the stallion Hungarian Brado from a U.S. Equestrian Team reject into a multi-discipline champion. At the Westwind Hungarian Horse Farm, Linda literally hung up her tack and competitive lifestyle and followed her heart to create what is known around the world today as the Tellington TTouch® Training Method.

Horse My Heart - Nancy Reed

Horse My Heart

by Nancy Reed, 2014

A dozen short stories from the true experiences of the author's life living on ranches and training, breeding and competing on horse back. From bucking and biting wild horses, to a 100 mile race across the mountains, she's seen it ALL! Nancy was born in the city and moved with her family onto a 800 acre cattle ranch in Central California, where she trained , rode and showed horses and wrangled cattle in the wilderness. Now, on her own small ranch in the Sierra Nevada, she lives with and trains her own horses, and competes on endurance rides of 50 to 100 miles. Now battling cancer, she hopes to share her extensive experiences with horses in her own heart-felt way, with other readers and lovers of animals.

Camptown Races - Sandra Adams

Camptown Races

by Sandra Adams

For the truly stalwart sports fans, this short missive will surely tweak whatever remote interest the reader might have in "out of the box" sports. It is not the best spectator sport, but one, when experienced, is addictive. Visit "base camp" once - at least by reading if not in person! There are other endurance riding books which aptly explain the "how-to" of preparing for and completing a ride. This, on the other hand, will assist in preparing a person for the "everything else" of the sport - camping, planning, companionship, or not, and so forth.

America's Long Distance Challenge II: New Century, New Trails, and More Miles - Karen Bumgarner

America's Long Distance Challenge II: New Century, New Trails, and More Miles

by Karen Bumgarner, 2013

America's Long Distance Challenge II: New Century, New Trails, and More Miles by Karen Bumgarner

...but it wasn't the horse's fault - Julie Suhr

...but it wasn't the horse's fault by Julie Suhr

If your day is long and you need a smile, you will find it in the pages of this book. Each chapter tackles a different subject. By the last page, the heros are the horses who have inspired and then guided many lives to take a different course.

This is a story of emotions, the incredible soaring that accompanies conquering fear and the empty feeling when it escapes you. Mix it with levity, and you have ...but it wasn’t the horse’s fault!

For the non-horse lovers there is plenty of literary substance to ponder. The captive horse lover will nod in agreement for most of us have trod the same path. It will never be long enough.

Richly illustrated with both pictures and colorful cartoons, a visual delight accompanies the text with the message: It is always the trail ahead that counts, not the one left behind.

Endurance Ride Junkie (E.R.J.) trailer decal included with each book.erg Every copy of …but it wasn't the horse's fault is autographed.

All profits from the sale of this book go to:
The Center for Equine Health
School of Veterinary Medicine
Davis, California
www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/ceh

Ten Feet Tall, Still - Julie Suhr

Ten Feet Tall, Still\

by Julie Suhr, 2002

This engaging story is not for horse lovers alone but for all ages and all walks of life who have ever had dreams. It take you on one woman's journey from childhood to old age in a life of joy and passion.

You will find her failures and her successes full of inspiration, motivation, laughter and tears.

Endurance 101 - Aarene Storms

Endurance 101

by Aarene Storms, 2012

The first book geared specifically towards beginning endurance riders, Endurance 101 is a step-by-step guide to getting started in the sport of endurance, from selecting a horse and tack to training for the trail, conditioning, feeding and competition, along with advice for solving problems along the way. Author Aarene Storms' easy narrative style will guide you down the trail, and the numerous photographs, illustrations, anecdotes and informative sidebars will give you an insider's view of endurance riding. The appendix is packed with links so you can connect with other endurance riders in your region via discussion groups and regional organizations, find endurance-specfic tack and more articles and books. Aarene Storms has been an endurance rider and writer for many years, contributing articles to "Endurance News" and other equestrian publications, and is a regular competitor at rides in the Pacific Northwest with her Standardbred mare Fiddle.

4th Gear - Power Up Your Endurance Horse - Dennis Summers

4th Gear - Power Up Your Endurance Horse

by Dennis Summers, 2012

My intent in writing 4th gear is to provide cutting edge information to all endurance riders that will help them and their horses reach their goals. We will cover many subjects you may have been in doubt about and hopefully a couple that you hadn’t much considered yet. I will raise as many questions as answers and call on you the reader to tap your inner horseman to come up with solutions yourself to the challenges that will arise. This is a skill that will in large part determine your success and satisfaction in this greatest of equestrian sports. These endurance horses are extreme athletes of the highest caliber. Together let’s develop a program that will bring out their best.

Tevis From the Back of My Horse - Sharma Gaponoff

Tevis From the Back of My Horse

by Sharma Gaponoff

The Tevis Cup Ride is the most challenging 100-mile equestrian endurance event in the world. With names like Dusty Corners, Last Chance, Devil’s Thumb and Deadwood, the historic Tevis Trail, originally used by Native American Indians and pioneers, passes through historic gold-mining camps and towns along its 100 miles. Beginning at Robie Park in the beautiful Lake Tahoe area of Northern California and riding through the Gold Country that made this state famous, successful competitors cross the finish line in the historic town of Auburn. Those who complete the ride will have ridden a total of nearly 24,000 feet of downhill and close to 18,000 feet of uphill in elevation changes along the 100 miles of this rugged and scenic Sierra Nevada Mountain trail. Ride along with Sharma and her horse Tahoe as they tackle the granddaddy event in the sport of modern endurance riding. Experience the journey along with these two tenacious souls and their “supporting cast of characters.”

Endurance: A French Perspective - Leonard Liesens

Endurance: A French Perspective

by Leonard Liesens

In his foreword, Jack Begaud writes: "The worldwide enthusiasm for this “close to nature” equestrian sport was in need of this recognition work from a European rider". He adds: "this book is a real reference manual where all riders or just fans will find the information they are looking for".

This reference book is organised in 27 chapters to present all aspects of endurance riding. "Endurance, A French perspective" is aimed at riders and endurance's fans. It explains in a non-scientific manner everything that a rider needs to know about the horse, its training and campaigning, the problems that can arise.

The author looks at all stages in the career of an endurance horse, always from the rider's point of view. Leonard offers advice on how to select, then educate and train an endurance horse from the very basic exercices to the high-level conditioning techniques. He discusses all subjects on a practical way, without any fuss. As the author is European, aspects like riding on asphalt or crewing during a race for example, are largely discussed.

France is one of the most prominent player in the sport and is given a preferential treatment. Liesens pulls all together all elements making what he calls the "French System" : the breeding, the young horses classes, the competition circuit, the policies.

Pierre Arnould, Belgian Chef d'Equipe, writes this on the back cover: "Leonard wrote his book like he rides and campaigns his horses: in a direct and effective style".

Go the Distance: The Complete Resource for Endurance Horses - Nancy Loving

Go the Distance: The Complete Resource for Endurance Horses
 
by Nancy Loving, 2006

This information-packed international bestseller should be on every endurance and competitive trail rider's shelf.
 
To spend hour after hour on the back of a horse is a dream come true for many riders. To ride for miles—25, 50, or even 100—on a fit horse, is an extremely satisfying experience, whether done in competition or just for pleasure. This thrill does not come easily however; it requires immense dedication from the rider and a lot of hard work from the horse.

No other equestrian sports demand such a continuous training effort as do endurance and competitive distance riding. To reach the highest level of the sports—competing in a 100-mile ride—requires years of careful conditioning. Even a 25-mile ride demands close attention to every nuance of a horse’s being—during the many miles of work beforehand and during the competition itself. It is the horse’s welfare that must come above all else.

All Horse Systems Go: The Horse Owner's Full-Color Veterinary Care and Conditioning Resource for Modern Performance, Sport and Pleasure Horses - Nancy Loving

All Horse Systems Go: The Horse Owner's Full-Color Veterinary Care and Conditioning Resource for Modern Performance, Sport and Pleasure Horses
 
by Nancy Loving, 2006

The contemporary go-to veterinary reference for horse owners, ensuring today's horse can perform to the best of his ability, whatever his task may be.

The Tevis Cup: To Finish Is To Win - Marnye Langer

The Tevis Cup: To Finish Is To Win
 
by Marnye Langer, 2004

The Tevis Cup, a 100-mile endurance ride through the Crystal Range of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, is the granddaddy of endurance riding. It remains one of the best attended 100-mile endurance rides in the world, only recently surpassed by those in the Middle East offering monetary prizes.

Endurance riding is recognized as one of the seven international equestrian disciplines, and much of the early organization of the sport arose from the Tevis Cup itself. Endurance riding tests a horse and rider over a long distance of usually 50 or 100 miles within a time limit of 12 to 24 hours.

For the past 46 years, 250 riders from all over the world gather annually to test their mettle and that of their horses at the Tevis Cup. The race is not only an equestrian competition--it's a slice of Americana in that it represents the pioneer spirit of the Old West.

The Complete Guide to Endurance Riding and Competition - Donna Snyder-Smith

The Complete Guide to Endurance Riding and Competition

by Donna Snyder-Smith, 1998

First Star to the Right and Straight on Till Morning.... At the 90-mile vet check she sat in the middle of the road crying, claiming extreme illness and trying to avoid her nightmarish fears her horse would die of founder or colic, or anything. The last ten miles of trail stretched forever in her mind, black like licorice taffy. After a large measure of TLC from her patient and understanding crew, she and the gelding were out of the check and on the trail again. The entire universe shrank to center on the pair in the moonlight. Time stopped and the world faded into nothingness. They were running in a small, ever-changing pocket of existence, the rhythm of his hooves, the heartbeat of that universe. Ribbons and trail appeared before them and lost substance as they moved past. For the rider, clinging to the saddle, there was no thought, no pain, no emotion, only the instinctive drive to chase past each ribbon as it appeared.

Suddenly her horse jumped sideways, eyes and ears frozen forward. Awakened from her trance, she oriented herself on his suspected woods troll, a familiar embankment that meant they were a half-mile from home. Easing him past the scary object, she sent the gelding on, clinging to his neck. As his soft lope swept them across the finish line, she wanted to laugh out loud or cry, but was unable to summon the strength for either. A few small tears trickled down her cheek, the only sign of the enormous pride she felt inside. Becky Huffman Endurance rider, wife, mother of two, and student of author Donna Snyder-Smith

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Endurance Riding - Ann Hyland

Endurance Riding
 
by Ann Hyland, 1976

Endurance riding

To Finish Is to Win: One Woman's Riding Adventure - Dodie Sable

To Finish Is to Win: One Woman's Riding Adventure
 
by Dodie Sable, 2007

endurance and competitive trail riding. It's a fresh look at the thrill of being part of a sport that is rarely heard of and never televised. The spunk and tenacity of the riders and their horses sparks a thrill in any reader, begging them to go out and buy a horse, a beat up saddle and get started on their own thrilling adventure. This book, part one in a series, encompasses the riding years of 2005 and 2006. Quickly addictive, a warning label should be attached to the outside binder letting the readers know that they should beware of the humor, fun and giggles contained inside. If you have no interest in rolling on the floor in gut busting laughter, you should not engage in reading this book.

The Lighter Side of Endurance Riding - Angie McGhee

The Lighter Side of Endurance Riding
 
by Angie McGhee, 2006

The only thing that might force you to put this book down before reading it cover to cover is the laughter induced, side splitting stomach ache you will experience within a few paragraphs. A must for everyone who has ever loved, and been confused by, horses and riding. Barbara White

Endurance Riding: From First Steps to 100 Miles - Claire Wild

Endurance Riding: From First Steps to 100 Miles
 
by Claire Wild, 1996

From England comes this, the best book available on the sport of endurance riding! Offers encouragement and advice for those starting out as well as professional tips for the dedicated competitor.

Endurance Riding: from Beginning to Winning - Lew Hollander

Endurance Riding: from Beginning to Winning
 
by Lew Hollander, 1989

Endurance riding from beginning to winning

Endurance Riding: Tips for Beginners - Cornelia Koller

Endurance Riding: Tips for Beginners
 
by Cornelia Koller, 2002

A comprehensive and easy-to-follow introduction into this fascinating sport. Going the distance—endurance riding is not just a sport. It is an almost addictive experience, where the fastest do not always come first. This practical guide contains a wealth of basic knowledge for all beginners wanting to know more about this fascinating sport.

America's Long Distance Challenge - Karen Paulo

America's Long Distance Challenge 
 
by Karen Paulo

Details all aspects of the sport of distance riding from acquiring the horse to training and participating in competitions

And Miles to Go: the Biography of a Great Arabian Horse, Witez II - Linell Nash Smith

And Miles to Go: the Biography of a Great Arabian Horse, Witez II
 
by Linell Nash Smith

Classic horse story

Endurance Riding: Conditioning & Competition Log Book - Sandra Adams

Endurance Riding: Conditioning & Competition Log Book
 
by Sandra Adams, 2013

For the avid trail or endurance rider, our log book is a "one stop" log that accommodates multiple horses, and also allows for the addition of conditioning miles as well as competition miles. Since it is a size that is convenient to travel with, it will be easy to take it with you. Instead of buying a new one for each horse, every season, you only need to buy a new one when you run out of space! Of course, you may also buy one for each horse, each season and we won't object!

We chose not to clutter this log with photos, since who wants to look at us, but instead, have offered space for information, personal notes, and a price that will not make you sweat when it gets wet or stepped on. A perfect gift of completion award! Stock up now!

Conditioning the Gaited Horse* for Endurance: *and Other Horses, Too! - Nancy Morgan Reed

Conditioning the Gaited Horse* for Endurance: *and Other Horses, Too!
 
by Nancy Morgan Reed, 2015

Conditioning the Gaited Horse for endurance: Morgans 3rd book of horses, this one specifically geared for conditioning a gaited horse to success in endurance competition, with a narration of conditioning rides on 5 different gaited horses, and graphs for you to print and make your own conditioning graph for your endurance prospect.. The gaited breeds are gaining in popularity in the sport of endurance, largely due to their special middle gait which is smoother than most other, non-gaited horses, whose middle gait is a trot.

One quarter of all members of AERC are over the age of 50, and the smoothness of the gaited horses is becoming more and ever more attractive. But it is admitted that conditioning of the gaited horse for endurance is a little different and perhaps more challenging than it is for the other, more popular breed of horse used in endurance. And so people are starting to ask questions and are looking for answers and guidelines for any special needs for conditioning the gaited horse for endurance competition.

I outline in the workbook some exercises that will increase 2 fold the fitness of your horse. In diagrams I show the differences between a fit horse, and one that is not ready for competition and how to tell where your horses level of fitness lay. And the final graph shows with scientific certainty that the conditioning ride improves heart rate and recoveries. The work will be all worth it in the end. These intelligent animals become the best of friends and give it their all when confronted with difficult tasks, and when their bones harden and their grow strong and their hearts and lungs work to improve efficiency, the reward is great and one very worth the hard work.

And there may be few people more equipped to deal with these questions than the author, who has been riding horses for almost 50 years, and who has ridden, trained, and bred Tennessee Walking Horses during most of her life, and who has completed endurance rides for the last 12 years on almost exclusively gaited horses. Her mile count might not be as large as others, because she has dedicated herself to training and writing, and recording her experiences, rather than traveling to a lot of rides, due to her 3 year fight with uterine cancer. But with improved health, Morgan is back on the trail, training the horses she loves, and keeping track and recording her experiences so others can learn, and go out there, have fun, and excel at endurance competition on their gaited horses, too.

Endurance Horse Riding: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginner to Seasoned Campaigner - Karen David

Endurance Horse Riding: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginner to Seasoned Campaigner
 
by Karen D. David, 2015

The sport of Endurance Riding was established in the UK in the 1960’s and was controlled by various organisations until Endurance Great Britain was created in 2001 to govern the sport, from the grass route leisure rider to the international teams.
There has not been a book published in the UK covering endurance since 1999 and the author, Karen David, wished to address this.

The book is aimed at all levels of endurance rider from the first timer to the seasoned campaigner, with encouragement and advice given throughout.
The chapters cover: a history of the sport up to the birth of Endurance Great Britain; how endurance is organised and how to progress through the various levels; selecting a suitable horse; how to begin competing; how to ride a successful endurance ride; feeding and nutrition; alternative therapies; shoeing; training; transporting the horse incorporating UK Legislation; equipment; competing and the support team necessary to help the combination achieve their potential.

The Endurance Horse: A World Survey from Ancient Civilizations to Modern Competition - Ann Hyland

The Endurance Horse: A World Survey from Ancient Civilizations to Modern Competition
 
by Ann Hyland, 1999

The sport of long-distance riding is one of the fastest growing equestrian activities in the world. This book is a comprehensive survey of all aspects of endurance riding, and gives the newcomer and the seasoned competitor - as well as the interested bystander - an excellent overview of the history and practice of the sport. Part One is a fascinating look at the horse in history, with vividly told and often moving stories of endurance feats from the time of Homer until the present.

The prodigious marches of Alexander the Great and the Mongols, the tragedies or warfare from the middle ages to Afghanistan today, and the stamina required of the horse as beast of burden and conveyer of passengers are brought alive, as are the journeys of horses and riders who covered the miles for the sake of the ride itself.

For those participating in the sport today, Part Two contains practical instruction, from the basics with the novice horse to tips for the 100 miler. The type of horse, feeding, schooling and conditioning are all covered, together with down to earth advice and information on preparing for and competing in a ride, and how to deal with (of preferably avoid) the various problems which may occur. Part Three is an exhaustive survey of the nations which currently take part in the international sport of endurance riding. Each country's rules are summarised, and cameo portraits are presented of their top horses and riders, together with the comments of many of the competitors on what is important to them about endurance riding and how they would like to see the sport develop.

Endurance Start to Finish - Marcy Pavord

Endurance Start to Finish
 
by Marcy Pavord, 1996

In the ultimate guide for endurance enthusiasts, an experienced and successful competitor guides the novice through all the complexities, from start to finish.

One Horse, One Hundred Miles, One Day: The Story of the Tevis Cup Endurance Ride - Sam Savitt

One Horse, One Hundred Miles, One Day: The Story of the Tevis Cup Endurance Ride
 
by Sam Savitt, 1981

Describes the Tevis Cup trail--one hundred miles over mountainous terrain to be covered in twenty-four hours on one horse--and portrays the spirit of the competitors and the travail they endure

Endurance and Competitive Trail Riding - Tellington-Jones

Endurance and Competitive Trail Riding
 
by Wentworth Jordan Tellington and Linda Tellington-Jones, 1979

A thorough guide to competitive endurance and trail riding by an accepted expert.