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| 15 Nov 2023 | Jeremy & Heather Reynold of Reynolds’ Racing on Training and 2023 Tevis | 00:53:04 | |
Episode 59
Today on Endurance Horse Podcast I have the pleasure of getting to know Jeremy and Heather Reynolds a little bit better, the services they offer the endurance community and to learn a bit more about their best practices of bringing along champions. If you are interested in learning more from this dynamic duo, please listen in, share this episode of Endurance Horse Podcast and go to reynoldsracing.us to learn more about the services offered by Reynolds Racing. Yes, the topic of the not only bitless mare Treasure, though her completely no headstall headstall first place finish of Tevis 2023 is one for the history books for sure. In this interview I hope you find many treasured bits of advice to encourage you along your endurance journey. Ride far. Ride well. Ride Often. Christina | |||
| 24 Nov 2024 | Jennifer Shooshanian - Detroit Horse Power (Metro Park Express) | 00:36:11 | |
Hello and welcome to another episode of the Endurance Horse Podcast! I’m your host, Christina Hyke, and today, we’re diving into an inspiring story from the Michigan ride, the Metropark Express—also known as Detroit Horse Power, named in honor of the charity tied to this event. In this episode, I’ll be talking with Jennifer Shoshanian, who helped bring this ride to life, and in a follow up episode we will then be talking with with founder of Detroit Horse Power, David Silver. We recorded close to the event date, so while I couldn’t share it with you before it took place, I’m thrilled to bring it to you now. Hopefully, you’ll be inspired to add this one to your ride calendar for next season! So, without further ado, let’s jump into this episode of Endurance Horse Podcast. | |||
| 15 Apr 2024 | Stacy Westfall- A Modern Day Legend in Horsemanship | 00:49:17 | |
Episode 64
Welcome to the Endurance Horse Podcast! In today's episode, we have the honor of hosting a true legend in the equestrian world, Stacy Westfall. With a storied career that includes being the first woman to win The Road to the Horse and numerous victories in AQHA reining freestyle, mounted shooting, dressage and western dressage. Stacy's expertise is unmatched. As a member of the Cowgirl Hall of Fame and the founder of The Resourceful Rider online training program. Stacy continues to inspire and empower equestrians worldwide through her Train Your Own Horse Podcast. Join us as we dive into Stacy's journey, insights, and invaluable wisdom for endurance riders everywhere. Without further ado, let's welcome the extraordinary Stacy Westfall to the podcast!
Help support this podcast by signing up for the one of our virtual challenges! Try our latest challenge, SSGT Reckless Boldly GO: https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Jefferson/RECKLESSBOLDLYGO100 join fellow equestrians from across the USA and around the world in our efforts to support The Foundation for the Horse while conditioning ourselves and our horses.
Thank you for being a part of our community, and until next time,
RIDE FAR. RIDE WELL. RIDE OFTEN.
~Christina | |||
| 01 Jul 2019 | Episode 19 Endurance Horse Podcast | 01:05:26 | |
Endurance Horse Podcast - Episode 19 Welcome to Episode 19 of the Endurance Horse Podcast
Publishing on July 1st 2019.
The weather through May/June for Wisconsin was a little wet, though mostly beautiful. Today we are welcoming in July with some hotter weather and a threat of storms for a week! Just yesterday high winds caused a large tree to fall across our driveway, and also our lean to to blow over onto it’s back! With the help of two ropes, Jim & I on the ends of them, and three strong kiddos on the backside of the lean to we where able to muscle it over. Farm kids are good kids :) In episode 19 you will hear from a Montana rider, Joy Kinion, with her first time sending in to the podcast. I had contacted Joy, not knowing that she and Bridget had a connection and it was neat to learn that it was actually Joy’s daughter who had came along to the Fort Howes ride to watch Bridget’s daughter! Mom’s helping moms! I encourage you if you use Instagram to follow Bridget @thismomrides
It is winter in New Zealand & we will hear from two of our favorite Kiwis, Daryl Owen and Jenny Chandler and how winter is going for them there! Erin Glassman shares her experience of her first 100 and Brooke Spears shares about her very recent first 50 in Texas. I love all the stories that got sent in for this episode (what’s not to love?) Dawn Kerr’s audio has some very intriguing family ties to Tevis history to it, and somehow cows keep showing up in this podcast in Dawn’s post and one other…I think I have heard of two endurance riders who actually had taught cows to ride around the farm when they were young girls! And last, though certainly not least! One of my favorite Marvel Endurance riders from Down Under, Adriana Sardoni, gives us an update before she heads for the Tom Quilty Cup. best of luck to you and Victoria! I do believe that Jenny Chandler, Victoria and Adriana are going to do a meet up at the Quilty so we all look forward to hearing from them later in July!
Without further ado, I bring to you episode 19 of Endurance Horse Podcast, may you be encouraged, inspired and find a few riders you can relate to or at the very least, laugh with! Please let me know how you are enjoying the podcast by sending us an email.
Now I'm off to grab my camera and create some images!
Check out the links provided in the show notes as they have additional links to resources that relate to riders or events mentioned in the podcast.
Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com Ideally the files should be from two to 7 minutes in length.
Brooke Spears Shanghai Trails Endurance Ride Texas Endurance Riders Association (T.E.R.A)
Joy Kinion
Erin Glassman
Dawn Kerr
Bridget Helms Follow Bridget on Instagram “This Mom Rides” @thismomrides
Jenny Chandler “Learning Endurance & Other Stuff”
Daryl Owen
Adriana Sardoni Austrailian Endurance Riders Association Incorporated (AERA)
Christina Hyke
Endurance Horse Podcast About the creator of the Endurance Horse Podcast: Christina Hyke lives in southern Wisconsin with her sweet husband, Jim. Chris is an equine & pet photographer who also happens to love the trails and distance riding. Chris and Jim also donate photography sessions to area rescues/humane societies, and Chris teaches photography to local 4H members. She enjoys the little things in life, because she believes it really is the little things that are the big things.
It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory on good horses that inspired her to create a podcast about it to share stories with other riders from around the world.
Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com
Ideally the files should be from two to 7 minutes in length.
Cheers & Happy Trails! ~Christina | |||
| 19 Feb 2024 | Victoria Goss- Hold Fast to Your Dreams- Last Chance Corral | 00:56:35 | |
Episode 62
In episode 62 of the Endurance Horse Podcast, we delve into the remarkable story of Victoria Goss, a true pioneer of equine rescue in Ohio. With over four decades of unwavering dedication, Victoria stands as a beacon of hope for vulnerable nurse mare foals, those often overlooked in the racing industry. As the founder of Last Chance Corral, one of Ohio's earliest formal equine rescues, Victoria has played a pivotal role in saving countless lives and offering sanctuary to those in need. Her tireless efforts and boundless compassion have not only transformed the lives of nurse mare foals but have also inspired a community to rally around the cause of equine welfare. Join us as we explore Victoria's extraordinary journey and the profound impact of her work on the world of equine rescue.
Learn more about Last Chance Corral, adopting foals and donating here at their website:
www.lastchancecorral.org
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| 16 Aug 2019 | 23. Part Two of Tom Quilty Gold Cup 2019 | 00:57:07 | |
Welcome to
Part Two The Tom Quilty Gold Cup 2019 Episode of Endurance Horse Podcast Created August 15, 2019
Hello and Welcome to Episode 23 of Endurance Horse Podcast! I’m Christina Hyke, an equine photographer based in Southern Wisconsin. Since the beginning of Endurance Horse Podcast, Australia has been a part of the podcast. And one of the most wonderful things about the podcast is its ability to connect riders from all parts of the world. It is through those connections that I first learned of the Tom Quilty Gold Cup, a one day, 100 mile endurance ride based in Australia and inspired by the Tevis Cup.
*If you are new to endurance riding, you may hear different riders were first- that is because there is are weight divisions with placings as well as a Jr. rider division. The TQ 2019 had an amazing story in that Jolene Cole placed first HW rider & BC, along side her daughter, Emma, who was also first place Jr and BC. Flame, the horse that Emma was riding is from the same line of Chip Chase Sadaqa that Emma's grandfather, Peter Cole, rode to a Quilty win many years ago. This family has endurance legacy running in their veins! Thank you Emma and Jolene for sharing your journey & history, what a dream come true for you and your daughter. In this episode of the podcast we are going to hear from the dauntless crew of Marvel Endurance, and yes, Kat- I caught that 'End Game' reference in your audio ;) (Marvel fan girl over here too) | |||
| 28 Dec 2021 | Pony Express National Museum | 00:36:26 | |
Welcome to Episode 53 of Endurance Horse Podcast The Pony Express National Museum
Created by: Christina Hyke December 27th 2021
Welcome to Episode 53 of Endurance Horse Podcast.
April 24th of 2021 was the day I turned 50 and I wanted it to be a memorable occasion. So Jim and I loaded up a rented van with two of our sons and our German Shepard and headed out our Wisconsin driveway bound for St. Joseph Missouri as our destination. We were on a mission to visit two museums, one way station and also to present the National Pony Express Museum with the 16 x 20 large wooden plaque engraved with the names of 500 riders in our Pony Express 1900 Mile Challenge.
The Pony Express 1900 Mile Challenge has been popular with our listeners and the riders of the WARHORSE Endurance Challenges as we help to promote and preserve the Pony Express National Museum. We believe that the Pony Express Museum is a unique part of equine history and one that is deserving of preservation.
We hope you enjoy a stroll down this very unique part of equine history where horses and riders were the main characters in the story. Without further ado, I bring to you episode 53 of Endurance Horse Podcast, The Pony Express National Museum. Pony Express National Museum Missouri, USA Pony Express Barn & Museum Kansas, USA Hollenberg Station Kansas, USA
Crystal Esqueda Minnesota, USA
Julie Bradley California, USA
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Christina Hyke, creator of Endurance Horse Podcast and WARHORSE Endurance Challenges. In 2021 Wisconsin State Horse Council named Christina ‘Horse Person of the Year’ for her philanthropy, her work with Endurance Horse Podcast and WARHORSE Endurance Challenges. The previous year Endurance Horse Podcast won an international award given by Equus Film and Arts Festival. Chris lives in southern Wisconsin with her sweet husband, Jim and their children. She has always loved the trails and spent every moment she could spare out riding for as long as she can remember.
It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory hiking, running and riding on good horses that inspired her to create both Endurance Horse Podcast and WARHORSE Endurance as places where riders for riders to share stories with others from around the world.
Cheers & Happy Trails! | |||
| 07 Mar 2020 | LONG FEATHER Racing - Also Milwaukee Art Museum & Veterans Light Up the Arts | 00:39:00 | |
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 together if you track them backwards. As you may know, I had the idea for WARHORSE Endurance ride, that then also led me to loan an idea and name for a second ride to Laura to change the name and theme of her ride. I loaned her the name I had for another ride, Spirit Horse. Laura then spoke to people who gave her the idea to fund raise for an equine program at Rosebud Reservation- which brought me to purchasing the DVD, HORSE NATION, which helped me to find out about the Mankato ride, and the Wounded Knee ride, and then apparently FB suggested Long Feather Racing- and so I found Richard’s family & now Richard is on Endurance Horse Podcast.
Richard’s family works as a team traveling during the racing season covering many miles with typically six horses to care for. This sounded very familiar to the ride camp we all travel around to. I wanted to make a connection with Endurance Horse Podcast and this amazing family. As you can see, what started out as a short interview turned into much more as I found myself enjoying this man’s love for his horses and his home. I hope you all can forgive me as I learn the more technical side of recording. I think that we had a bad phone connection, though I hope you can listen long enough to see what a good horse connection we made. Sit back, hold on and enjoy the ride!
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Christina Hyke Cheers to 2020!
Richard & Jace Long Feather, Standing Rock Reservation, ND Wiyanka Hanska-Long Feather Racing on Facebook
Horse Nations Indian Relay Racing Council Racing Photo Credit: A by A Photography Washington, USA on Facebook
To learn more about Indian Relay Racing: Horse Nations Indian Relay Council Horse Nations Indian Relay Council- on Facebook
Navajo Code Talker -Thomas Begay
Thomas Begay singing in Navajo the Marine Hymn
Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce
Trickster Art Gallery Cultural Center Distance Riding Association of Wisconsin
Christina ‘Send me files’ Hyke Wisconsin, USA Creator of Endurance Horse Podcast Endurance Horse Podcast
Christina Hyke, creator of Endurance Horse Podcast, lives in southern Wisconsin with her sweet husband, Jim. Chris is an equine & pet photographer, and Ride Manager of WARHORSE Endurance. She has always loved the trails and spent every moment she could riding since before she could walk. It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory on good horses that inspired her to create a podcast about it to share stories with other riders from around the world.
Cheers & Happy Trails! | |||
| 20 Apr 2021 | EPM the Master of Disguise Part 2 of 3 Dr. Sam Crosby | 00:51:07 | |
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 Veterinarians Encouraging and Teaching VET Program American Association of Equine Practitioners 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.”
We were blessed to get you a code for Karbo Combo probiotic, use this at the Karbo Store Website. I tried Karbo Combo for a follow up probiotic after Grace's treatment for EPM. Grace had a significant improvement with Karbo Combo and continues to be on it. We also tried Karbo Combo for JR, I did not notice any difference with this product. With JR we did see a big difference in him with SarStart as an aftercare follow up, and with Grace, not much difference on Sarstart. Each horse has it's own individual biome, and what benefits one greatly may not have a significant affect on the next horse. Before starting Karbo Combo, Grace could not back up straight, she was swinging her left hind leg significantly and backing up almost sideways. For Grace, after about three weeks on Karbo Combo we noticed a significant difference with her. She eats it readily, and she tends to be picky with powders etc, Karbo is a pellet and we plan to keep her on it for the rest of the year or longer. The Karbo Store gave us a one time use coupon code for our listeners to try Karbo Combo. We reached out to them because not only had other horse owners dealing with EPM had great things to say about Karbo Combo, so did Dr. Sam Crosby. It was at their recommendation that we gave Karbo a try and wanted to see if we would get get a better deal for you to try it at least once with your horses and see if it helps: Coupon Code for $10 off: EHP10
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Christina Hyke, creator of Endurance Horse Podcast and WARHORSE Endurance Challenges. In 2021 Wisconsin State Horse Council named Christina ‘Horse Person of the Year’ for her philanthropy, her work with Endurance Horse Podcast and WARHORSE Endurance Challenges. The previous year Endurance Horse Podcast won an international award given by Equus Film and Arts Festival.
Chris lives in southern Wisconsin with her sweet husband, Jim and their three children. She has always loved the trails and spent every moment she could spare out riding for as long as she can remember.
It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory hiking, running and riding on good horses that inspired her to create both Endurance Horse Podcast and WARHORSE Endurance as places where riders for riders to share stories with others from around the world.
Cheers & Happy Trails! | |||
| 04 Feb 2020 | Rider Health - Part One | 01:34:01 | |
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--- though think about how much we pay attention to the health of the rider's horse. I hope this episode does a lot to remind us all that all riders have more to contend with than the weather, the horse and the trail.
Christina Hyke Cheers to the first episode of 2020!
Jenna Corsiatto North Dakota, USA
Kim Fosler Illinois, USA Keep ‘em Covered Rump Rugs
Christina Hyke Wisconsin, USA
Mandy Blankenship Kentucky, USA
Jen Moore Wisconsin, USA
Jenny Chandler Waikato, New Zealand
Courtney Krueger Tennesee, USA Lindy Griffith Florida, USA
Charlie, Sandy's horse who helped heal her heart. Sandy Sickles Wisconsin, USA
Creator of Endurance Horse Podcast Christina ‘Send me files’ Hyke Wisconsin, USA WARHORSE Endurance on Facebook Endurance Horse Podcast on Facebook Christina Hyke, creator of Endurance Horse Podcast, lives in southern Wisconsin with her sweet husband, Jim. Chris is an equine & pet photographer, and Ride Manager of WARHORSE Endurance. She has always loved the trails and spent every moment she could riding since before she could walk. It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory on good horses that inspired her to create a podcast about it to share stories with other riders from around the world. From riding this summer, here is a photograph of my sleepy Harlyne with Faith, and then also a photo that Jim took of our lovely Baily.
Cheers & Happy Trails! | |||
| 18 Jul 2023 | Gabriela Blakeley- Reflections on Tevis 2022 | 00:22:24 | |
Gabriela Blakeley- Reflections on Tevis 2022
Episode 58 of Endurance Horse Podcast is being published on 17 July 2023
Hello and welcome to episode of Endurance Horse Podcast! We are back after a pause and today chatting with Gabriella Blakely of Oregon, who won the 2022 Tevis Cup with horse Pyro with a time of 17 hours 9 minutes. The Blakeley family is no stranger to the Tevis trail and has arguably created a family tradition and legacy around Tevis. Stay tuned because at a later date we will be sharing more information on a new book authored by Gabriela's daughter Samona Blakeley about Samona's journey to her 2019 win at Tevis. Her book is called Chasing Dreams: The True Story of the Youngest Female Tevis Cup Winner.
Sorry for the long pause in producing content, life has been busy & this momma was getting a bit tired! Now on with the show!
Without further ado, let's jump into episode 58 of Endurance Horse Podcast. | |||
| 14 Sep 2021 | Lisa Diersen- Mustang Discovery Foundation 5000 Mile 5000 Mustangs | 00:27:32 | |
Welcome to Episode 49 of Endurance Horse Podcast
Lisa Diersen of Mustang Discovery Foundation 5000 Miles. 5000 Mustangs. Created by: Christina Hyke September 2021
Mustang Discovery Trail 5000 Mile Challenge
Lisa Diersen Illinois, USA
Mustang Discovery Foundation is a non-profit organization pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.
Lisa Diersen is a published equine author with many articles to her credit and a book in development. Lisa Diersen is stepping into the role of Executive Director for the Mustang Discovery Foundation, coordinating ground logistics, press, documentary development, marketing, and sponsorships. Lisa is an avid equestrian; she has spent her life in the company of horses. Riding since she could sit in a saddle. Lisa has a great appreciation for all types of equestrian disciplines. She is the Founder and Director of the EQUUS Film & Arts Fest. The fest empowers storytellers to show the rich history and diverse tapestry of horses in human culture through equestrian content, film, art, and literature. lisa@equusfilmfestival.net +1-630-272-3077
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Christina Hyke, creator of Endurance Horse Podcast and WARHORSE Endurance Challenges. In 2021 Wisconsin State Horse Council named Christina ‘Horse Person of the Year’ for her philanthropy, her work with Endurance Horse Podcast and WARHORSE Endurance Challenges. The previous year Endurance Horse Podcast won an international award given by Equus Film and Arts Festival.
Chris lives in southern Wisconsin with her sweet husband, Jim and their three children. She has always loved the trails and spent every moment she could spare out riding for as long as she can remember.
It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory hiking, running and riding on good horses that inspired her to create both Endurance Horse Podcast and WARHORSE Endurance as places where riders for riders to share stories with others from around the world.
Cheers & Happy Trails! | |||
| 30 Jul 2021 | Marvin Brangman & The Kaolean Machine win BC at The AERC National 100 Mile Championship | 00:35:01 | |
Welcome to Episode 46 of Endurance Horse Podcast
Marvin Brangman and The Kaolean Machine win BC at The AERC National 100 Mile Championship Created by: Christina Hyke July 29th 2021
In this episode of Endurance Horse Podcast we sit down to talk with Marvin Brangman. Marvin is a minister, devoted husband, horse trainer and endurance rider. This June at the AERC National 100 Mile Championship Marvin and his mount, The Kaolean Machine aka Percy, journeyed their way to a fourth place finish and Best Condition.
Listen in to this conversation as we chat about how he found horses, faith, endurance and his advise for conditioning not only your horse, though yourself also. Without further ado, I bring to you, episode 46 of Endurance Horse Podcast
Thank you for sharing your time with us by tuning into this episode of Endurance Horse Podcast. Endurance Horse Podcast is free & commercial free! Though we would appreciate if you listen in on Apple Podcasts, if you would please take a moment to write a positive review and give us a 5 star rating! Until next time, Ride Far. Ride Well. Ride Often.
From Christina: Cheers & Happy Trails! Ride far. Ride well. Ride often. Every Mile a Memory
CONGRATULATIONS Marvin Brangman & The Kaolean Machine on being awarded BC at the 2021 AERC National Championship @ Fort Howes/Montana. | |||
| 17 Jan 2024 | Erin Glassman on Overcoming Obstacles & Achieving Goals - Tevis 2023 | 00:41:53 | |
Episode 61 I'd like to welcome back to Endurance Horse Podcast rider, writer, musician, mother and goal setter, Erin Glassman. Erin has been on Endurance Horse Podcast back in the day when it was send in audio, before the interviews started! She has completed Tevis three times on two different horses and is so in love with the sport that she decided to help preserve some of the Rushcreek Arabians bloodlines by continuing them at her PrairieSylvania Arabians in Hutchinson, Kansas, USA. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Erin today, I know I did. We did go off trail a little bit at the end when discussing the topic of how to handle negativity, and I did ponder the thought of taking it out- though chose to leave it in. Hope you enjoy! If you DO like the podcast please take a moment to like, subscribe and leave a positive review. If you'd like to support the podcast, please consider going over to our website at www.warhorsenedurance.com and sign up for one of our 100 mile challenges. We have been free and commercial free here at Endurance Horse Podcast since 2018. Also, check out our other podcast - The Warhorse Journal Podcast- also on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio and Podbean. Happy Trails! | |||
| 29 Sep 2021 | Hannah Catalino and Lisanne Fear - Mustang Discovery Trail 5000 Mile, 5000 Mustangs | 00:34:53 | |
Welcome to Episode 50 of Endurance Horse Podcast Hannah Catalino and Lisanne Fear Created by: Christina Hyke
September 28th 2021 Hello & welcome to the 50th episode of Endurance Horse Podcast. Today on Endurance Horse Podcast we will be talking with Lisanne Fear and Hannah Catalino. Lisanne and Hannah are embarking on a wild ride across America to inspire adoptions of living legends. They began on the Delaware shores following along the American Discovery Trail Southern Route. Lisanne & Hannah plan to be at the Celebration of the Horse on October 2nd from 10am to 4pm in Queen Anne Maryland hosted at the Tuckahoe Equestrian Center. It is their hope to help people discover how truly incredible these wild horses are, so Hannah and Lisanne are riding 5,000 miles across America to inspire the adoption of 5,000 mustangs.
We are celebrating the 50th episode of Endurance Horse Podcast, though also 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the Wild Free Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971. Velma B. Johnston, also known as “Wild Horse Annie, worked tirelessly to protect the Mustang, and now 50 years later we have two young riders on Endurance Horse Podcast carrying on the Legacy of Wild Horse Annie to protect and preserve America’s Horse on America’s Trail. Without further ado I bring to you episode 50 of Endurance Horse Podcast.
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Lisanne Fear Wyoming, USA
Growing up in Wyoming, Lisanne loves to inspire others to adopt wild horses. Her home state provides stunning backdrops while she shows what these wild horses are capable of. Lisanne brings with her formal survival and emergency response training, experience packing her horses into the wilderness, and a passion for the outdoors. From a young age, Lisanne has had an internal appetite to test her boundaries. A 5,000 mile ride from coast to coast fits quite well on her path.
Hannah Catalino- Montana, USA Hannah Catalino Liberty Horsemanship on FB Training mustangs at liberty is Hannah’s specialty. She has traveled internationally to do so, eagerly sharing her wealth of knowledge. While at her Montana home, Hannah spends long days in pursuit of equine development. She has a natural talent for approaching these wild animals with an even-tempered tone and poised energy, building a relationship of trust and confidence. Hannah is excited to explore more of her own country from the back of her personal mustangs.
Pertinent Links: Western Pack Burro Ass-ociation Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary BLM 50th Anniversary 24 month Planner/ Calendar
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About the creator of the Endurance Horse Podcast: Christina Hyke is 2021 Wisconsin Horse Person of the Year, creator of award winning Endurance Horse Podcast and the WARHORSE Endurance Challenges. Christina lives in Southern Wisconsin with her husband, Jim and their two children. She is an equine photographer who loves the trails riding or hiking. Ride far. Ride well. Ride often. Every Mile a Memory | |||
| 26 Sep 2020 | WARHORSE Endurance Ride & WARHORSE Endurance Challenges | 00:56:47 | |
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!
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 Endurance & Other Stuff
Dawn Harry Maryland, USA ECTRA- Eastern Competitive Trail Ride Association
Alexis Jones Oklahoma, USA
Karen Hocking NSW, Australia Standardbred Pleasure & Performance Assoc. of NSW
Sarah Douglas-Braid & Dandie Washington, USA
Marlene Moss Oregon, USA
Pony Express 1900 Mile Challenge Distance Riding Association of Wisconsin (DRAW)
Christina ‘Send me files’ Hyke Wisconsin, USA Creator of Endurance Horse Podcast Endurance Horse Podcast
Christina Hyke, creator of Endurance Horse Podcast and WARHORSE Endurance Challenges. Chris lives in southern Wisconsin with her sweet husband, Jim.
Chris has always loved the trails and spent every moment she could spare out riding for as long as she can remember.
It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory hiking, running and riding on good horses that inspired her to create both Endurance Horse Podcast and WARHORSE Endurance as places where riders for riders to share stories with others from around the world.
www.warhorseendurance.com
Cheers & Happy Trails! | |||
| 20 Aug 2021 | Natalie Law & Mo Motion Jack - Tevis Cup 2021 | 00:26:45 | |
Welcome to Episode 47 of Endurance Horse Podcast Natalie Law & Mo Motion Jack Created by: Christina Hyke More from Tevis 2021 August 2021
Today on Endurance Horse Podcast we are talking with Natalie Law of Utah who completed the 2021 Tevis Cup with her 16.3 hh Saddlebred gelding, affectionately known as Brave, registered name, Mo Motion Jack. Natalie also rode along side her 12 year old daughter, Kyla Law who was riding one of the most recognizable equines at the 2021 Tevis Cup aboard her 11.2 hh Hackney Pony known world wide now as Flash, his registered name is Piece of Perfection.
This mother / daughter team finished a very respectable 36th and 37th in the 2021 Tevis Cup aboard what is arguably non traditional endurance horse and pony. Natalie will tell you that Flash was Brave’s emotional support pony and also share some excitement about a rattler that Flash encountered out on the trail pre ride! Join me with welcoming Natalie Law to episode 47 Endurance Horse Podcast!
Natalie Law Utah, USA https://enduranceasb.blogspot.com
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About the creator of the Endurance Horse Podcast: Christina Hyke is 2021 Wisconsin Horse Person of the Year, creator of award winning Endurance Horse Podcast and the WARHORSE Endurance Challenges. Christina lives in Southern Wisconsin with her husband, Jim and their two children. She is an equine photographer who loves the trails riding or hiking. Ride far. Ride well. Ride often. Every Mile a Memory ~Christina Hyke
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| 24 Jul 2022 | CAMERON HOLZER- Tevis 2022 | 00:22:13 | |
Endurance Horse Podcast Cameron Holzer- TEVIS 2022 Episode 57 of Endurance Horse Podcast is being published 23rd of July 2022.
CAMERON HOLZER Texas, USA Baylor / Gore Photography https://williamgorephotography.smugmug.com CH Fancy Finesse Today on Endurance Horse Podcast I have the pleasure of chatting with lifelong endurance rider, Cameron Holzer. Cameron has been involved with horses and endurance from a very young age. Cameron has 14,000 lifetime AERC miles and has represented the USA at the 2018 World Equestrian Games. This year Cameron and her homebred mare, CH Fancy Finesse, made it into the top 5 finish at Tevis 2022 placing 5th. Such an amazing accomplishment to have bred, raised, trained and competed on a horse that was once just a dream, and idea come to life.
Without further ado, I welcome you to episode 57 of Endurance Horse Podcast. Check out our groups online!
Signing off for now, and until next time, remember Ride far. Ride well. Ride often. | |||
| 20 Jul 2022 | Heather Reynolds- Tevis 2022 | 00:28:33 | |
Endurance Horse Podcast - Episode 56
Episode 56 of the Endurance Horse Podcast is being published the
19th of July 2022 by Christina Hyke
Hard to believe we are in our 5th year of Endurance Horse Podcast -established in 2018.
Endurance Horse Podcast first aired in March of 2018, we have averaged 12 episodes per year and have stayed free and commercial free for our listeners and are approaching 50,000 downloads. It seems fitting that in our 5th year, we bring you 5 stories from Tevis Cup 2022.
In this episode I get to chat with top, international endurance rider, Heather Reynolds of Reynolds Racing. Heather placed 4th this year at Tevis 2022. Heather is an International competitor and part of the dynamic duo that is Reynolds Racing. Both she and her husband, Jeremy are well known in the sport and have represented the USA at the highest levels of endurance. Heather has over 25,000 AERC miles, multiple Tevis Cup wins, eight Tevis completions, as well has having won the Haggin cup in past years. Her list of accomplishments is long, though my favorite part of our conversation was hearing her talk about her horse, A Sudden Gift.
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You are invited to listen in while Heather and I chat about how she got into horses, endurance and her 2022 Top 5 Tevis Cup placing.
Without further ado, I welcome you to episode 56 of Endurance Horse Podcast:
Heather Reynolds, Reynolds Racing USA
https://www.reynoldsracing.us
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| 31 Dec 2019 | Episode 31 Updates & Happy NEW YEAR! | 01:22:42 | |
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 Learning Endurance & Other Stuff- Jenny’s Blog
Courtney Krueger Tennessee, USA
Carrie Baris North Carolina, USA
Brooke Moeller Iowa, USA Iowa Distance Riders on FB (link to PDF that will likely be replaced when the 2020 ride flyer is posted)
Jessica Isbrecht Traveling the USA AERC National Championships 2019 AERC National Championships 2019 on FB Sesenta Anos Endurance Ride (Pioneer)
Daryl Owen New Zealand
Jen Fischer South Dakota, USA
Christina ‘Send me files’ Hyke Wisconsin, USA Creator of Endurance Horse Podcast Endurance Horse Podcast
About the creator of the Endurance Horse Podcast: Christina Hyke lives in southern Wisconsin with her sweet husband, Jim. Chris is an equine & pet photographer who also happens to love the trails and distance riding. It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory on good horses that inspired her to create a podcast about it to share stories with other riders from around the world.
Cheers & Happy Trails!
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| 23 Aug 2021 | Susannah Jones & Snickers place 25th at Tevis 2021 | 00:21:24 | |
Welcome to Episode 48 of Endurance Horse Podcast Susannah Jones & Snickers Created by: Christina Hyke More from Tevis 2021 Published August 2021
Today on Endurance Horse Podcast we are talking with Susannah Jones of California, USA who completed the 2021 Tevis Cup with Snickers. Susannah inspired with me what could have been two career ending accidents and her tenacity to continue to saddle up & ride! And not to just ride, to take on arguably one of the toughest rides in the world, Tevis.
Join me with welcoming Susannah Jones to episode 48 Endurance Horse Podcast!
Susannah Jones California, USA
Endurance Horse Podcast
About the creator of the Endurance Horse Podcast: Christina Hyke is 2021 Wisconsin Horse Person of the Year, creator of award winning Endurance Horse Podcast and the WARHORSE Endurance Challenges. Christina lives in Southern Wisconsin with her husband, Jim and their two children. She is an equine photographer who loves the trails riding or hiking. Her motto is: Ride far. Ride well. Ride often. Every Mile a Memory & Be Kind ~Christina
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| 30 Oct 2024 | Gathering Painted Ponies with Maribel Paulson | 00:18:43 | |
Gathering Painted Ponies with Maribel Paulson. Encourage. Inspire. Celebrate. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Maribel Paulson, a seasoned endurance rider with over 40 years of experience and the current Chair of the AERC Junior & Young Rider Committee. Maribel is on a mission to build a vibrant community for young riders, actively creating events and outreach programs to encourage current horse owners to explore the exhilarating world of endurance riding. In this episode, we dive into Maribel's efforts to raise awareness and support for the Young Riders Committee through creative fundraising initiatives, including a call for donations of the beloved Painted Ponies collection for raffles and awards. We also discuss the concerning trend of declining horse ownership and what it means for the future of our sport. Tune in to hear Maribel's insights and discover how we can all contribute to nurturing the next generation of endurance riders! | |||
| 22 Apr 2021 | EPM the Master of Disguise Part 3 of 3 Summer Terry of Superior Therapy, LLC | 00:45:21 | |
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 Superior Therapy LLC on Facebook Association of Certified Equine Therapies
Sharon Hirsch Connecticut, USA American Connemara Pony SocietyPathogenes 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.”
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Christina Hyke Wisconsin, USA Creator of Endurance Horse Podcast Endurance Horse Podcast Christina Hyke, creator of Endurance Horse Podcast and WARHORSE Endurance Challenges. In 2021 Wisconsin State Horse Council named Christina ‘Horse Person of the Year’ for her philanthropy, her work with Endurance Horse Podcast and WARHORSE Endurance Challenges. The previous year Endurance Horse Podcast won an international award given by Equus Film and Arts Festival.
Chris lives in southern Wisconsin with her sweet husband, Jim and their three children. She has always loved the trails and spent every moment she could spare out riding for as long as she can remember. It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory hiking, running and riding on good horses that inspired her to create both Endurance Horse Podcast and WARHORSE Endurance as places where riders for riders to share stories with others from around the world. EVERY MILE A MEMORY! Cheers & Happy Trails! | |||
| 05 Feb 2020 | Rider Health Part Two | 01:30:06 | |
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~ Cheers to the first episode of 2020!
Ann Usher Wisconsin, USA Location of our interview, one of my favorite places in Eagle, WI-
Sandy Sickles Wisconsin, USA
Julie Valeoo Mongolia @Veloo Foundation @HTMongolia
Carrie Baris
Jose Flores Mexico Youtube Video to show the stretches
Dr. Mel Newton California, USA The Running, Riding, Writing Veterinarian @drmelnewton
Johnny Terrell Arkansa, USA Horses & Heroes Transcend on Facebook
Wendy Konicheck Horse Power Healing Center in Eagle, WI Horse Power Healing Center on Facebook Allison Chase Wisconsin, USA Horse Power Healing Center in Eagle, WI Horse Power Healing Center on Facebook
Christina ‘Send me files’ Hyke Wisconsin, USA Creator of Endurance Horse Podcast Endurance Horse Podcast
Christina Hyke, creator of Endurance Horse Podcast, lives in southern Wisconsin with her sweet husband, Jim. Chris is an equine & pet photographer, and Ride Manager of WARHORSE Endurance. She has always loved the trails and spent every moment she could riding since before she could walk. It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory on good horses that inspired her to create a podcast about it to share stories with other riders from around the world.
Cheers & Happy Trails!
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| 28 Dec 2021 | God’s Country 2021 Riders | 00:22:21 | |
Welcome to Episode 52 of Endurance Horse Podcast God’s Country Created by: Christina Hyke December 27th 2021 Welcome to Episode 52 of Endurance Horse Podcast. In today’s episode we will hear audio that was sent to us from four riders at the 2021 God’s Country Endurance Ride at Cole Creek in Richland, Missouri. This trail is in the Missouri Ozarks and is a lovely combination of riding through pines, hardwood forests though also has some gravel roads, fields and access to a river to cool your horse. It has been awhile since we have had an all listener audio episode of Endurance Horse Podcast, sit back and gather around the virtual campfire while we listen in to some adventures from God’s Country 2021. Cathie Birmingham Missouri, USA Ozark Country Endurance Riders on Facebook
Rebekah Albertson Arkansas, USA Ozark Country Endurance Riders on Facebook
Tamara Thomas Missouri, USA Momentum Equine and Human Myofascial Release Ozark Country Endurance Riders on Facebook
Stephanie Knaebel Missouri, USA Ozark Country Endurance Riders on Facebook
Diana Thebo-Markworth Missouri, USA Ozark Country Endurance Riders on Facebook Karbo Combo probiotic, use this code at the Karbo Store Website for $10 off one order: EHP10
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Christina Hyke, creator of Endurance Horse Podcast and WARHORSE Endurance Challenges. In 2021 Wisconsin State Horse Council named Christina ‘Horse Person of the Year’ for her philanthropy, her work with Endurance Horse Podcast and WARHORSE Endurance Challenges. The previous year Endurance Horse Podcast won an international award given by Equus Film and Arts Festival. Chris lives in southern Wisconsin with her sweet husband, Jim and their three children. She has always loved the trails and spent every moment she could spare out riding for as long as she can remember.
It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory hiking, running and riding on good horses that inspired her to create both Endurance Horse Podcast and WARHORSE Endurance as places where riders for riders to share stories with others from around the world.
Ride Far, Ride Well, Ride Often! ~Christina Hyke Cheers & Happy Trails! | |||
| 18 Mar 2024 | Dr. Brian Bourquin - Not One More Vet (NOMV) Trail Blazer | 00:37:28 | |
Episode 63
Dr. Brian Bourquin of NOMV
Thank you for tuning in to this insightful episode of the Endurance Horse Podcast. We hope you found Dr. Brian's discussion on the unique challenges facing veterinarians and the work of Not One More Vet (NOMV) both enlightening and inspiring.
As equestrians, we have a special opportunity to support NOMV and show our appreciation for the dedicated professionals who care for our beloved animals. Whether it's by visiting nomv.org and contributing directly or by joining us in the Trail Blazer 100 Mile Challenge, every effort counts.
Remember, throughout the rest of March, let's make it a point to express our gratitude to the veterinarians who keep our horses healthy and happy. Consider sending a thank-you note, including a photo of your horse or pet, or even a small gift card to show your appreciation.
Together, let's make March the unofficial Veterinarian Appreciation Month for horse owners everywhere. Let's flood them with support and love, showing them just how much they mean to us and our animal companions.
Don't forget to sign up for the Trail Blazer 100 Mile Challenge at warhorseendurance.com and join fellow equestrians from across the USA and around the world in our efforts to support NOMV while conditioning ourselves and our horses.
Thank you for being a part of our community, and until next time, ride on with gratitude and appreciation.
RIDE FAR. RIDE WELL. RIDE OFTEN.
~Christina | |||
| 23 Dec 2021 | Lynn Atcheson and Banner - Tevis 2021 | 00:25:53 | |
Episode 51 of Endurance Horse Podcast Lynn Atcheson & Banner Tevis 2021 created by: Christina Hyke December 23, 2021 We are soon wrapping up our 4th year of YEAR of ENDURANCE HORSE PODCAST and trotting on strongly into 2022, year 5! Endurance Horse Podcast first aired in March of 2018, we have averaged 12 episodes per year and have stayed free and commercial free for our listeners. And most importantly I hope Endurance Horse Podcast is known as a place on the airwaves that always champions the horse and rider no matter which place they come in. I know the AERC motto is To finish is to Win, though I believe to saddle up and to show up takes courage and I will always champion you for trying, for daring to place your heart and your horse at the starting line.
Wooohooo! Is all I can say about wrapping up the past 4 years of podcasting! We are at over 40,000 downloads! I honestly remember being in awe when we reached 256 downloads! It seems the podcast has filled a niche for riders who love to go the distance and spend time out in nature with their horses, those who love the process of conditioning, camping and making memories together. As my friend Mary Ellen always says, every mile a smile!
It is always a joy to get to talk with Tevis riders, and especially one that so many of our WARHORSE Endurance family were following on the Tevis 2021 online tracker. Can you imagine being 2 miles from the finish line and having to pull? That is what happened to our next guest, Lynn Atcheson of Washington State. Lynn’s horse, Banner has a distinctive look with his bright coloring and roached mane, I have admired his photos on facebook for sometime and all the beautiful images Lynn shares of him. I was surprised to learn that he is 21 years old! I was cheering for them watching the online tracker provided by Tevis. Their ride took a turn for the worse and the official miles they accomplished that day were just shy of 98. Can you imagine pulling that close to the finish line?
You are invited to listen in while Lynn and I chat about how she got into horses, endurance and her 2021 Tevis ride.
Without further ado, I bring to you, episode 51 of Endurance Horse Podcast:
Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com Ideally the files should be from two to 7 minutes in length.
Lynn Atcheson, Washington, USA
Endurance Horse Podcast
Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com
Ideally the files should be from 5 to 10 minutes in length.
Signing off for now, and until next time- remember- Ride Far, Ride well, Ride Often | |||
| 28 Dec 2021 | Lori Oleson - Tevis 2021 | 00:21:38 | |
Welcome to Episode 54 of Endurance Horse Podcast Lori Oleson - Tevis 2021 Created by: Christina Hyke December 28th 2021
Welcome to Episode 54 of Endurance Horse Podcast.
Endurance Rider and author Lori Oleson shares about how she got into horses and her 2021 Tevis completion with her horse, Fargo. This was Lori’s fourth Tevis completion and Fargo’s first 100 ride. Lori and Fargo finished 27th overall in the 2021 Tevis. Lori has a lifelong love for horses and has logged over 14,000 miles in competition. Lori Oleson California, USA Lori is the author of: Endurance Years Gone By and also author of: Enduring Memories Lori's books can be found by shopping for them on Amazon. Photo credit to Bill Gore: Cougar Rock bypass. https://williamgorephotography.smugmug.com/browse
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Christina Hyke, creator of Endurance Horse Podcast and WARHORSE Endurance Challenges. In 2021 Wisconsin State Horse Council named Christina ‘Horse Person of the Year’ for her philanthropy, her work with Endurance Horse Podcast and WARHORSE Endurance Challenges. The previous year Endurance Horse Podcast won an international award given by Equus Film and Arts Festival. Chris lives in southern Wisconsin with her sweet husband, Jim and their children. She has always loved the trails and spent every moment she could spare out riding for as long as she can remember.
It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory hiking, running and riding on good horses that inspired her to create both Endurance Horse Podcast and WARHORSE Endurance as places where riders for riders to share stories with others from around the world.
Ride far. Ride well. Ride often. Cheers & Happy Trails! ~Christina
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| 27 May 2021 | A Quilt of Sorts; Catching up with files that were on hold. | 00:57:58 | |
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 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 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)
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Christina ‘Send me files’ Hyke Wisconsin, USA Creator of Endurance Horse Podcast Endurance Horse Podcast
Christina Hyke, creator of Endurance Horse Podcast and WARHORSE Endurance Challenges. In 2021 Wisconsin State Horse Council named Christina ‘Horse Person of the Year’ for her philanthropy, her work with Endurance Horse Podcast and WARHORSE Endurance Challenges. The previous year Endurance Horse Podcast won an international award given by Equus Film and Arts Festival.
Chris lives in southern Wisconsin with her sweet husband, Jim and their three children. She has always loved the trails and spent every moment she could spare out riding for as long as she can remember.
It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory hiking, running and riding on good horses that inspired her to create both Endurance Horse Podcast and WARHORSE Endurance as places where riders for riders to share stories with others from around the world.
Cheers & Happy Trails! | |||
| 20 Mar 2020 | THE FARM- Interview with Tracy Porter & Shirley May of Milton, WI | 00:44:06 | |
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 facility in Milton, Wisconsin
It is my hope that you enjoy this episode getting to know this midwest horse trainer and her mother. And I hope it helps to take your mind away from current events, even if only for a few minutes. Shirley May Wisconsin, USA
Tracy Porter Wisconsin, USA
John Lyons
Christina Hyke Wisconsin, USA Creator of Endurance Horse Podcast Happy Spring 2020!
To share your story on Endurance Horse Podcast, email an audio file to: endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com Endurance Horse Podcast
Christina Hyke, creator of Endurance Horse Podcast, lives in southern Wisconsin with her sweet husband, Jim. Chris is an equine & pet photographer, and Ride Manager of WARHORSE Endurance. She has always loved the trails and spent every moment she could riding since before she could walk. It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory on good horses that inspired her to create a podcast about it to share stories with other riders from around the world. Cheers & Happy Trails! | |||
| 07 Sep 2019 | ALL MUSTANGS | 01:24:57 | |
Welcome to Episode 25 of Endurance Horse Podcast THE ALL MUSTANGS EPISODE OF ENDURANCE HORSE PODCAST Hello and Welcome to Episode 25 of Endurance Horse Podcast! What do you think of when you hear the word MUSTANG? The iconic wild west horses running through the landscape? The P51 MUSTANG tearing through the skies of WWII? Or maybe the sleek design of Ford’s famous muscle car? Well this month, the cover of Endurance News is graced with the image of the kind of Mustang that this podcast is about today! As mentioned above, when you get your Endurance News in the mail for September 2019, look closely at that young rider, her smile and the mustang that is carrying her all the way…..
TO ADOPT A MUSTANG:
BLACK HILLS WILD HORSE SANCTUARY visit their website: www.wildmustangs.com to support
Mustang Endurance Horse on Facebook
Melissa Coolich & ZERO SUM Wisconsin, USA
Amber & Isidro Espinoza Arizona, USA Isidro Espinoza Horsemanship YouTube Channel Isidro Espinoza Horsemanship on Facebook
Andrea Maitland Arizona, USA Arizona Endurance Riders Club on Facebook Zonies- Arizona Distance, Endurance and Longriders
Jen McCabe & ODIN Idaho, USA
Valerie Jaques & HOSS California, USA
Carol Crawford USA
TJ Clibborn Wisconsin, USA A True Partnership on Facebook
TJ (Terry) Clibborn is available for horsemanship and colt starting clinics. TJ travels the country teaching, training and coaching. He has been a presenter at several horse fairs.
MORE LINKS:
ADOPTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM BLM
MUSTANG ENDURANCE HORSE on Facebook
Wisconsin Mustang Adoptions on Facebook
WILD HORSE ANNIE- Velma Johnston
The YUKON HORSE- More about North America’s horse heritage
Are Horses Native to North America?
Nevada Horses & Wooly Mammoths?
About the creator of the Endurance Horse Podcast: Christina Hyke lives in southern Wisconsin with her husband, Jim. Chris is an equine & pet photographer who also happens to love the trails and distance riding. It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory on good horses that inspired her to create a podcast about it to share stories with other riders from around the world. Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com
Ideally the files should be from 5 to 10 minutes in length.
Signing off for now, and until next time- Ride far, ride well and ride often | |||
| 04 Jan 2024 | Dante LaPierre on MS Dennie MHF & Tevis 2023 | 00:23:58 | |
Episode 60 Today on Endurance Horse Podcast we have the pleasure of chatting with Dante LaPierre about her lovely mare Ms Dennie MHF. Dante has ridden Dennie to three top ten finishes and discusses the excellent opportunity it is to give an Arabian off the racetrack a second career as an endurance horse. I hope you enjoy listening in to this episode of Endurance Horse Podcast, share it with and friend! If you'd like to support our podcast please like, share, subscribe & visit https://www.warhorseendurance.com | |||
| 08 Feb 2020 | Rider Health Part Three- Interview with Chrystal Stephens | 00:47:18 | |
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 Center Lifestriders Theraputic Riding Center on Facebook
Kim Fosler Illinois, USA Keep ‘em Covered- Endurance Horse Rump Rugs @KeepEmCovered Brooke Moeller Iowa, USA
Bridget Helms Wyoming, USA Talkin Trot: Endurance Riding News & Views @thismomrides
Christina ‘Send me files’ Hyke Wisconsin, USA Creator of Endurance Horse Podcast Endurance Horse Podcast Christina Hyke Photography, LLC Christina Hyke, creator of Endurance Horse Podcast, lives in southern Wisconsin with her sweet husband, Jim. Chris is an equine & pet photographer, and Ride Manager of WARHORSE Endurance. She has always loved the trails and spent every moment she could riding since before she could walk. It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory on good horses that inspired her to create a podcast about it to share stories with other riders from around the world. Ride Far. Ride Well. Ride Often. Cheers & Happy Trails!
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| 19 Jul 2024 | ALL EYES ON AUBURN- Pamela Reband - Tevis 2024 Journey | 00:43:16 | |
In this exciting episode of the Endurance Horse Podcast, we sit down with author Pamela Reband to discuss her incredible 2024 Tevis Cup journey. Pam shares her motivations, challenges, and the passion that drives her to compete in one of the most prestigious endurance rides in the world. This episode is part one of a two-part series that dives deep into her inspiring story.
Stay tuned for part two, where we will interview Pam's trainer, Scot McGregor. Scot will reveal his process for helping Pam regain her confidence and courage to get back on her horse after a traumatic accident.
If you enjoy this episode, please consider supporting the podcast by joining one of our Warhorse Endurance Challenges at www.warhorseendurance.com. Your support helps us continue to bring inspiring stories and valuable insights from the endurance riding community. You can buy Pam's book on amazon by clicking this link: "Three Steps Up To Mediocrity" - by Pamela Reband, M.D. | |||
| 19 Apr 2020 | The WARHORSE 100 Mile Challenge (Virtual) & Updates from around the world | 01:02:14 | |
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, even a mini! We have horses being walked lovingly by their owners because the horses are too young or too old to be ridden, so they are walking their horses by hand on the days they can. This goal is so customizable! We just wanted to connect with more riders, and cheer them on towards a truly milestone goal. I am loving hearing all the stories, moms riding with their children, husbands with their wife and older horses finding new purpose again. Won’t you join us? We know you know how to social distance in the best way possible, with your horse!
Christina Hyke Cheers to 2020!
Join us for the
Jessica Isbrecht Neveda, USA
Carrie Baris North Carolina, USA
Adriana Sardony Queensland, Australia
Daryl Owen New Zealand
Jenny Chandler New Zealand Learning Endurance & Other Stuff
Leah Cain Idaho, USA Cain Performance Horses
Jose Flores Mexico
Outtro Song Credit: “Sober” by Little Big Town
Christina ‘Send me files’ Hyke Wisconsin, USA Creator of Endurance Horse Podcast WARHORSE Endurance Ride- Palmyra, WI July 25-26, 2020 Endurance Horse Podcast
Christina Hyke, creator of Endurance Horse Podcast & WARHORSE 100 Mile Challenge, lives in southern Wisconsin with her sweet husband, Jim. Chris is an equine & pet photographer, and Ride Manager of WARHORSE Endurance. She has always loved the trails and spent every moment she could riding since before she could walk. It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory on good horses that inspired her to create a podcast about it to share stories with other riders from around the world. Ride far, Ride well, Ride often!
Cheers & Happy Trails! | |||
| 03 Jun 2020 | Challenges! ROSEBUD and WARHORSE 100 Mile Challenges | 01:01:46 | |
Welcome to Episode 39 of Endurance Horse Podcast THE CHALLENGES!
Created June 3rd, 2020 *Happy Birthday to one of our horses, FAITH
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
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:
Christina Hyke Wisconsin, USA Endurance Horse Podcast & WARHORSE Endurance Conditioning Challenges Endurance Horse Podcast
Christina Hyke, creator of Endurance Horse Podcast and WARHORSE Endurance. Chris lives in southern Wisconsin with her sweet husband, Jim and their children (well, almost all grown up) .
Chris is an equine & pet photographer. She has always loved the trails and spent every moment she could riding since before she could walk. It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory on good horses that inspired her to create a podcast about it to share stories with other riders from around the world.
Cheers & Happy Trails! | |||
| 21 Jul 2024 | Scot MacGregor- Coach, trainer and friend of Pamela Reband and Shiloh. | 00:29:00 | |
Welcome to episode 67 of the Endurance Horse Podcast, host Christina Hyke talks with Scot MacGregor, the coach and trainer of Pam Reband. Scot played a crucial role in helping Pam overcome her fear and regain her confidence to return to endurance riding. He shares insights into the strategies and training methods he used to support Pam's journey back into the sport. The episode shares how a supportive coach can make a significant difference. Scot's expertise and dedication highlight the importance of personalized coaching in achieving endurance riding success. If you would like to support Endurance Horse Podcast please visit www.warhorsenedurance.com to join one of our challenges. Also, like, share and subscribe if you like the podcast! If you LOVE it please leave a positive and kind review. | |||
| 10 May 2024 | Trade River Run- A Chat with Ride Managers of Trade River Run Lindsay Nichols and Bobbi Belz | 00:40:59 | |
Episode 65 Welcomes the ride managers of Trade River Run in beautiful Cushing, Wisconsin. Ride Managers Lindsay Nichols and Bobbi Belz talk about becoming a RM and the details of their event. You can see their ride flyers at this link: Trade River Run
Trade River Run is a multi sanctioned event sanctioned by AERC, UMECRA, MnDRA and DRAW. The trails are said to be soft and barefoot friendly with great views of the river. Many sponsors equals great awards at this event. Sponsors include: Hay Chix, US Rider, Endurance Horse Podcast, Cashel, Distance Depot and more! Check out their ride flyer linked above! | |||
| 29 Dec 2021 | Cathie Birmingham - Ride Manager for God’s Country Endurance Ride | 00:22:23 | |
Welcome to Episode 55 of Endurance Horse Podcast Cathie Birmingham- RM of God’s Country Endurance Ride Created by: Christina Hyke December 29th 2021 Welcome to Episode 55 of Endurance Horse Podcast. Today we welcome Cathie Birmingham, ride manager of God’s Country Endurance Ride to the podcast. Cathie decided to become a ride manager after 15 years in Endurance to give back to the sport.
Cathie Birmingham Missouri, USA OCERA Ozark Country Endurance Riders Association on FB Backcountry Horsemen of America AERC American Endurance Ride Conference
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Christina Hyke, creator of Endurance Horse Podcast and WARHORSE Endurance Challenges. In 2021 Wisconsin State Horse Council named Christina ‘Horse Person of the Year’ for her philanthropy, her work with Endurance Horse Podcast and WARHORSE Endurance Challenges. The previous year Endurance Horse Podcast won an international award given by Equus Film and Arts Festival. Chris lives in southern Wisconsin with her sweet husband, Jim and their children. She has always loved the trails and spent every moment she could spare out riding for as long as she can remember.
It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory hiking, running and riding on good horses that inspired her to create both Endurance Horse Podcast and WARHORSE Endurance as places where riders for riders to share stories with others from around the world.
Ride far. Ride well. Ride often. Cheers & Happy Trails! ~Christina | |||
| 26 Apr 2018 | Endurance Horse Podcast Episode 3.0 | 01:12:17 | |
Endurance Horse Podcast Episode 3.0 I’m so glad you could join us!
In Episode 3 we are going to hear some updates, meet some riders we have not heard from before including a Buckskin Mustang that found his way to Germany. We have two ride managers in episode 3 as well as a few walks down memory lane. We will also hear an update from one adorable, very young rider that I hope will continue to send in files throughout the season! And, I have a quick intro, special outro for you. Spring has finally sprung in Wisconsin, so I’m so happy to feel free to start conditioning. We seem to have a bumper crop of frogs & mosquitos already! May the frogs win!
Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com Ideally the files should be from two to 7 minutes in length.
Your host is Christina Hyke wife, mom, friend, equine photographer and life long horsewoman, ride far, ride well, ride often.
To learn more about the distance loving mini, Kricket You can find her on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theminiadventuresofkricket/
Brianna Sullivan Mentioned FOSH (Friends of Sound Horses, Inc) Check FOSH out here:
Find Adriana Sardoni by following her on instagram: @endurancehorseriding
Victoria Clark - Marvel Endurance Team
https://www.facebook.com/marvel.endurance.team/ https://marvelendurance.wordpress.com https://www.faraway.asn.au/easter-endurance-carnival/ http://stirlingscrossingendurance.asn.au
Darice Whyte Writes for Arabian Horse World in a column named Twisted Tales. https://arabianhorseworld.com/category/magazine/twisted-tales/
Keisha Wood https://keishaswalk.blogspot.com/2018/03/the-wood-girls-weekend-of-awesomeness.html
Ruth Casserly Ride Manager of Iron Oak Midwest Distance Driving Association Ride Site of Iron Oak Horse Camp Ukarydee
Follow Celine Elouise & her beautiful image of her buckskin mustang on instagram: @wildwestgold Trust me on this one, y’all, Celine has some AMAZING images of her horse, you will get total horse eye candy over on her instagram account!
Tara Leroy President of the Southern Kettle Moraine Horse Trails Association Vice President of Wisconsin State Horse Council District 4
Green Bean Endurance Team http://www.greenbeanendurance.org/p/about.html
Midwest Horse Fair
Cowboy Church If you haven’t been to cowboy church, maybe you haven’t been to church yet! Check out this amazing woman with a vision & heart for the horse world. | |||
| 27 Mar 2018 | Episode 1.0 Endurance Horse Podcast | 01:18:07 | |
Endurance Horse Podcast -Episode 1
Welcome to Episode 1 of Endurance Horse Podcast
In this first episode we are going to hear from some fascinating People from around the world. From Jen with her beautiful paint horse and her fabulous mini to all the way across the pond to Daryl who is headed to the National Championships, and she promises to send an update, so look for that in a future episode.
Not bad for our first time, we have 8 breeds of horses represented, 16 riders and 4 countries. That is pretty good for a first episode, am I right?
Here is some additional good content from these wonderful endurance riders that submitted to this first episode:
Brittney & Fizz on Instagram as #littlefizzy Darice Whyte- Twisted Horse Tales Midwest Distance Driving Association American Standardbred Adoption Program
And if you would like to check out my photography page:
Thank you for listening to our very first eposde and I hope you share this with your friends and grow with us. Please subscribe on iTunes or Podbean and email your stories to me at endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com I would love to hear your stories of your endurance journey from your part of the world. You are welcome to join us in our facebook group: To share your Endurance Horse adventures with us on instagram #endurancehorsepodcast
Until episode #2 I wish you all happy trails! Ride far, ride well, ride often. | |||
| 26 Dec 2018 | Episode 13 ENDURANCE HORSE PODCAST - MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! | 01:18:16 | |
Endurance Horse Podcast - Episode 13 Hello and Welcome to Endurance Horse Podcast! I’m your host, Christina Hyke, an equine photographer in Southern Wisconsin. Occasionally you will hear Jim, my husband, along with me during the intro or outtro of the podcast.
This is the last episode of 2018! And we wanted to thank you for making our first year a success! Thanks to some AWESOME RIDERS who took the time to send in an audio, this one is another LONG episode! ENJOY!
Episode 13 of the Endurance Horse Podcast is being published the 25th of December 2018.
Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com Ideally the files should be from two to 7 minutes in length.
Bridget Helms THIS MOM RIDES Follow Bridget on Instagram @thismomrides
Tara Leroy Southern Kettle Moraine Horse Trails Association
Jenny Chandler
Lindy Griffith
Keisha Wood Keisha’s Blog is:
Daryl Owen
Courtney Krueger Cute video of Ride & Tie at Giddy UP
Daryl Owen
Ella Bunting
Leah Cain
Carrie Baris
Sylvia Ireland
Laura Hayes
Endurance Horse Podcast
About the creator of the Endurance Horse Podcast: Christina Hyke is a Wisconsin based Equine photographer who also happens to love the trails and distance riding enough to create a podcast about it to share stories with other riders from around the world. Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com
Ideally the files should be from two to 7 minutes in length, though up to 10 Minutes is acceptable. Please try to avoid background noise when recording, especially car engines.
Signing off for now, and until next time- remember- enjoy the beauty in the journey, notice the little things and encourage one another. ( & send me files please ;)
Merry Christmas!!!
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| 20 Jan 2019 | Episode 14 ENDURANCE HORSE PODCAST - HAPPY NEW YEAR!! | 01:17:16 | |
Endurance Horse Podcast - Episode 14 Episode 14 of the Endurance Horse Podcast is being published the 20th of January 2019. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRIAN! (best brother EVER) And Happy Birthday to DARBY, our sweetheart German Shepard.
WELCOME to the Second YEAR of ENDURANCE HORSE PODCAST! Wooohooo! That is so awesome! We are at over 5,000 downloads between Podbean and iTunes, I honestly remember being in awe when we reached 256 downloads! It seems the podcast has filled a niche for riders.
It is officially 20th of January, only by a few minutes, I stayed up late to get this podcast out to you! Sometimes, a girl has to do what a girl has to do- and that sometimes means the only quiet time in the house is after everyone, including the dogs, have gone to sleep! This time I admit, I think it is pretty neat to publish the podcast on my little brother's birthday. Cool that I still get to call him my little brother even though he is WAY taller than I am. It is so exciting when we get to hear from young riders in the sport and in this episode we will hear from a young rider in southern Wisconsin who rides the trails with her awesome Momma & Ride Manager, we will hear for the first time from two Florida young riders who have a great support team around them in their families and in their 4H Club. In Episode 14 we have some nail bitter stories from two of our long time listeners, Jenny Chandler (New Zealand) and Darice Whyte (Canada). We will also hear from rider, blogger, Audrey Hager from May the Horse be with You. And, if you are reading this Courtney, Jim blames you for my interest in at least trying a short RT at least once!
Please do check out the links provided in the show notes as they have some great resources, whether you’d like to hear the Templeton Thompson song that Courtney sang through the woods, if you’d like to check out the Ride & Tie website or if you are interested in learning more about 4H Clubs, or maybe you’d like to read more stories by Darice Whyte at Twisted Tales, and read more stories by Audrey Hager, you can follow the links and get more content!
I also included flyers to the midwest rides that were mentioned, though I don’t know how long those links will last as the new 2019 flyers will likely replace them. As always, life is a journey, enjoy the ride! Send me some audio files and remember it’s as much about the journey as it is the destination.
Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com Ideally the files should be from two to 7 minutes in length.
Jenny Chandler Binky Tuney Colorama Classic Ride Flyer
Courtney Krueger Ride & Tie World Championships
Amber Erickson & Alice Endless Valley Ride Flyer Bone Crusher Ride Flyer
Walton County 4H Pony Express Club
Sandy Sickles IRON OAK Ride Flyer
Courtney Krueger Ride & Tie World Championships A Horse That Can Fly (song)
Audrey Hager May the Horse Be With You (Audrey’s Blog) Endurance Essentials Online Clinics by Patti Steadman
Darice Whyte
Endurance Horse Podcast
And I thought I would share my favorite Templeton Thomson Song:
About the creator of the Endurance Horse Podcast: Christina Hyke lives in southern Wisconsin with her husband, Jim. Chris is an equine & pet photographer who also happens to love the trails and distance riding. It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory on good horses that inspired her to create a podcast about it to share stories with other riders from around the world. Chris and Jim also donate photography sessions to area rescues/humane societies, and Chris teaches photography to local 4H members. She enjoys the little things in life, because she believes it really is the little things that are the big things.
Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com
Ideally the files should be from two to 7 minutes in length.
Signing off for now, and until next time- remember- enjoy the beauty in the journey, notice the little things and encourage one another. ( & send me files please ;) | |||
| 20 Feb 2019 | Episode 15 ENDURANCE HORSE PODCAST - CREWING | 01:44:16 | |
Endurance Horse Podcast - Episode 15 Welcome to Episode 15 of the Endurance Horse Podcast! Publishing on 20th of February 2019 It is nearing the end of February and I am happy to bring to you a new episode of Endurance Horse Podcast. In this episode, Crewing, or depending on where you live, also known as strapping is a common theme woven throughout the various stories in this episode of Endurance Horse Podcast, and as you will hear in story by Carrie Baris, the endurance and ride and tie community and how it cares for each other does not end at ride camp when the trailers all head back home. Carrie’s story shows us the love and heart of the community that is endurance horse community. The bonds formed in all levels of endurance often become friendships that go far outside of the line where ride camp ends.
To prepare the intro for Episode 15 I searched the definition of crew/crewing and strapping. I will spare you the definitions, they really didn’t fit. Other words that I thought of were family…that did not exactly fit either. Then I searched for the word minister, “To attend to the needs of someone, to give care or serve” & that definition fit perfectly.
Without further ado, I bring to you episode 15 of Endurance Horse Podcast, may you laugh, cry, learn and be inspired. Please do check out the links provided in the show notes as they have additional links to resources that relate to riders or events mentioned in the podcast. Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com Ideally the files should be from two to 7 minutes in length.
Jenny Chandler Jenny’s Blog: Learning Endurance & Other Stuff
Binky Tuney Colorama Classic Ride Flyer
Victoria Clark
Courtney Krueger Yellowhammer Endurance on Facebook
Adin Esqueda
Crystal Esqueda
Carrie Baris
Kat Bullen
Tara Leroy
Brie O’Conner Golden Horseshoe 2019 on Facebook Golden Horseshoe 2008 Video (fun)
Endurance Horse Podcast Want to connect & find more content including photos? Hello, this is Chris, I hope you enjoyed riding along with us on this virtual loop. If this were an actual ride, we would be likely riding into our first hold right about now and many of us being helped out by our family and crew. This episode was to be about crewing, though one thing was highlighted to me from all the audios I listened to and edited. No horse is easy, we all suffer loss, most of us experience healing through horses and many of us are blessed to have found friends who crew for us in our actual life. Just knowing they are there, waiting to pick us up if everything goes sideways means a lot. A distance ride is much like life, Courtney, I think there is a sermon in there somewhere….. Much love & happy trails to you all. May your stirrups always be the same length and your boots stay dry! Until next time, BYE!
About the creator of the Endurance Horse Podcast: Christina Hyke lives in southern Wisconsin with her husband, Jim. Chris is an equine & pet photographer who also happens to love the trails and distance riding. It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory on good horses that inspired her to create a podcast about it to share stories with other riders from around the world. Chris and Jim also donate photography sessions to area rescues/humane societies, and Chris teaches photography to local 4H members. She enjoys the little things in life, because she believes it really is the little things that are the big things.
Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com
Ideally the files should be from two to 7 minutes in length.
Signing off for now, and until next time- remember- enjoy the beauty in the journey, notice the little things and encourage one another. ( & send me audio files ;)
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| 03 Apr 2019 | Episode 16 ENDURANCE HORSE PODCAST | 01:28:56 | |
Endurance Horse Podcast - Episode 16 Welcome to Episode 16 of the Endurance Horse Podcast PUBLISHING the third of April 2019 It is April and I am happy to hear frogs singing, it’s SPRING! And also to bring to you a new episode of Endurance Horse Podcast. It is April, and in Wisconsin that means the Midwest Horse Fair, for the first time I will have a vendor booth to advertise my photography to the greater WI horse industry. Hope to see some of you there! In this episode, we will hear from some riders who are new to the podcast, please be sure to welcome them if you happen to notice them on the Endurance Horse Podcast FB page. Without further ado, I bring to you episode 16 of Endurance Horse Podcast, may you laugh, cry, learn and be inspired. (you might even wince)
Please do check out the links provided in the show notes as they have additional links to resources that relate to riders or events mentioned in the podcast. Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com Ideally the files should be from two to 7 minutes in length. Jenny Chandler Jenny’s Blog: Learning Endurance & Other Stuff Daryl Owen Katy Winkles Courtney Krueger Kerrie Tuley Photos by William Gore Photography of 20 Mule Team Crystal Esqueda Kat Bullen Endurance Horse Podcast About the creator of the Endurance Horse Podcast: Christina Hyke lives in southern Wisconsin with her husband, Jim. Chris is an equine and pet photographer who also happens to love the trails and distance riding. It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory on good horses that inspired her to create a podcast about it to share stories with other riders from around the world. Chris and Jim also donate photography sessions to area rescues/humane societies, and Chris teaches photography to local 4H members. She enjoys the little things in life, because she believes it really is the little things that are the big things. Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com Ideally the files should be from two to 7 minutes in length. Signing off for now, and until next time- remember- enjoy the beauty in the journey, notice the little things and encourage one another. ( & send me audio files ;) I hope you like it! I stayed up all night making this one! It is now 4 am, and Jim’s alarm is about to go off….. so PLEASE do let me know if you like the podcast! Cheers & Happy Trails! ~Chris | |||
| 28 Apr 2019 | Episode 17 ENDURANCE HORSE PODCAST | 01:20:07 | |
Endurance Horse Podcast - Episode 17 Publishing on April 27th 2019. Welcome to Episode 17 of the Endurance Horse Podcast It is April in Wisconsin, so one day could be beautiful, 70 degree weather, like when I recorded the intro/outro for this episode and then by today (the following week) when I am stitching together episode 17- it is 30 degrees and snowing! It wont last long, I’m sure we will back to seeing turtles sunbathing on the logs in our front pond, frogs singing us to sleep at night and enjoying a bonfire and the sunny trails again soon.
In episode 17 you will hear about a national champion TN Walking horse, an American Quarter horse working on their second season working on 50’s, hear about Keisha’s first time night riding, an update from a young rider and so much more! Tune in to hear from riders across the globe! Without further ado, I bring to you episode 17 of Endurance Horse Podcast, may you be encouraged, inspired and find a few riders you can relate to or at the very least, laugh with! Please let me know how you are enjoying the podcast by sending us an email. Check out the links provided in the show notes as they have additional links to resources that relate to riders or events mentioned in the podcast.
Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com Ideally the files should be from two to 7 minutes in length.
Audrey Hager
Bridget Helms Look for Bridget on FB & Instagram
Keisha Wood
Tara & Bailey Leroy Southern Kettle Moraine Horse Trails
Jenny Chandler Jenny’s Blog: Learning Endurance & Other Stuff
Daryl Owen
Courtney Krueger
Crystal Esqueda
Shelly Bates
Lindy Griffith
Christina Hyke
Endurance Horse Podcast About the creator of the Endurance Horse Podcast:Christina Hyke lives in southern Wisconsin with her husband, Jim. Chris is an equine & pet photographer who also happens to love the trails and distance riding. It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory on good horses that inspired her to create a podcast about it to share stories with other riders from around the world. Chris and Jim also donate photography sessions to area rescues/humane societies, and Chris teaches photography to local 4H members. She enjoys the little things in life, because she believes it really is the little things that are the big things. Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com Ideally the files should be from two to 7 minutes in length. Signing off for now, and until next time- remember- enjoy the beauty in the journey, notice the little things and encourage one another. ( & send me audio files ;) Cheers & Happy Trails! ~Christina | |||
| 01 Jun 2019 | Episode 18 ENDURANCE HORSE PODCAST- Maiden Rides | 01:19:25 | |
Endurance Horse Podcast - Episode 18
Welcome to Episode 18 of the Endurance Horse Podcast!
"Maiden Rides" In this episode you will hear of first time rides at 25/50 and 100 miles. Publishing on June 1st 2019
It is May in Wisconsin, and the weather has been absolutely beautiful, mostly because we are SO happy it quit raining! The trails are gorgeous, the horses are all shedded out, humming birds are at the feeders and fluffy youngsters are waddling along beside their momma & poppa goose parents! Today Jim & I went out on a 4 mile hike with the kiddos & saw two very fluffy sandhill crane babies strolling along with their parents, as well as too many young geese to count. Spring is certainly here and summer is just around the bend. In episode 18 you will hear from one of our Australian friends as she recounts her first time ever riding a 50 mile (80k), you will also hear in the podcast for the first time New Zealand rider, Jane Ferguson as she shares of her adventures into her first 100 mile ride and how a mid to back of the pack horse progressed to 100 miles (160k), Tara Leroy does an interview with Kim Jaye as she recounts her (very recent) first ever novice ride of 12 miles (20k), Tennessee Lane discusses the importance of conditioning more than just muscles and also a bit about how she achieved her goals at the recent Mount Carmel XP. I give an update on my Gracie Girl & her trip to the vet hospital for a check up.
Without further ado, I bring to you episode 18 of Endurance Horse Podcast, may you be encouraged, inspired and find a few riders you can relate to or at the very least, laugh with! Please let me know how you are enjoying the podcast by sending us an email. Thank you for indulging me while I go on about Grace, you know how it is when someone lets you talk about your horse....I literally can go on and on about her | |||
| 13 Jul 2019 | Episode 20 Endurance Horse Podcast | 01:13:01 | |
Endurance Horse Podcast - Episode 20
Welcome to Episode 20 of the Endurance Horse Podcast
Publishing July 13, 2019. Happy 27th Anniversary of our first date Jim!
Episode 20 will bring us updates from our wonderful friend, Darice Whyte, in Canada. She brings us news from the Maah Daah Hey Ride in North Dakota. Mollie Quiroz from California brings us a pre Tom Quilty introduction before she heads out for Australia, and much more.
Thanks to all the riders who sent in, we have another great collection of ride stories. Head on over to our facebook group to connect with more of the story through the images/videos that riders share there.
Without further ado, I bring to you episode 20 of Endurance Horse Podcast, may you be encouraged, inspired and find a few riders you can relate to or at the very least, laugh with! Please let me know how you are enjoying the podcast by sending us an email.
Check out the links provided in the show notes as they have additional links to resources that relate to riders or events mentioned in the podcast.
Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com Ideally the files should be from two to 7 minutes in length.
Darice Whyte Manitoba, Canada
Twisted Tales (Arabian Horse World) Maah Daah Hey Endurance Ride on Facebook
Mollie Quiroz California, USA Mollie’s Tevis Story In East Bay Times
Cassadee Jaksch Colorado, USA
Victoria Clark Toowoomba, Australia
Jose Luis Flores Puebla City, Mexico
Dante Fourie LaPierre North Dakota, USA
Bridget Brown England
Binky Tunny Wisconsin, USA
Christina Hyke Wisconsin, USA Creator of Endurance Horse Podcast
Endurance Horse Podcast About the creator of the Endurance Horse Podcast: Christina Hyke lives in southern Wisconsin with her sweet husband, Jim. Chris is an equine & pet photographer who also happens to love the trails and distance riding. Chris and Jim also donate photography sessions to area rescues/humane societies, and Chris teaches photography to local 4H members. She enjoys the little things in life, because she believes it really is the little things that are the big things. It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory on good horses that inspired her to create a podcast about it to share stories with other riders from around the world.
Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com
Ideally the files should be from two to 7 minutes in length.
Cheers & Happy Trails! ~Christina & Houdini~
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| 03 Apr 2018 | Episode 2.0 Endurance Horse Podcast | 01:07:11 | |
Hello & welcome to Endurance Horse Podcast! I’m so glad you could join us. How was your holiday weekend? Ours was pretty laid back, though I have to say, for some reason my husband, Jim, really spoiled me starting on Thursday. He showed up with a beautiful bouquet of flowers, made sure I had time to ride that night and then on Friday morning he cooked me breakfast & sent me off with one of my favorite horses & a good friend for a nice, long, trail ride. And to top it off by the time I got back from my ride there was a homemade pot of artichoke soup simmering on the stove.
In case you are wondering, I had a great trail ride with my little sorrel mare, Grace. Grace had not been on the trails in sometime, though she was amazing and happy to be out there. Grace is happy to leave the other horses and find her own journey, even if it was just going off to search for Tara’s lost glove, which, by the way, I don’t think has been found yet.
There are several man made obstacles on one of the loops we ride on and Grace rushed over to each obstacle as if to prove she truly should be the horse that I take out on EVERY ride. She was eager to please and is such a snuggle horse, and I love her so much! I would love to hear about how your extended weekend was, did you find time for horses, kick back and relax or did you travel?
In Episode 2 we are going to hear from some new riders, get some updates, ride reports, a humorous Tevis memory from our Canadian friend. We will also be introduced to two very adorable, very young riders that I hope will continue to send in files throughout the season! Without, further ado, I to bring to you, Episode 2 of the Endurance Horse Podcast.
Thank you all for listening, and thank you especially to those who emailed in your stories. Alice and Bailey- we are looking forward to listening to your stories this year girls, so keep sending in your files! To hear your story on Endurance Horse Pocast, email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com Ideally the files should be from 2 to 7 minutes in length. Goodbye for now, this is your host, Christina Hyke wife, mom, friend, equine photographer and life long horsewoman, signing off and saying ride far, ride well, ride often.
Christina Hyke Photography, LLC To contact Barry Cole email him at:
The Ozark Trails 75/100 Endurance Ride http://ozarktrailsendurance.com/ride.html
Victoria Clark - Marvel Endurance Team https://www.facebook.com/marvel.endurance.team/ https://marvelendurance.wordpress.com https://www.faraway.asn.au/easter-endurance-carnival/ http://stirlingscrossingendurance.asn.au
Darice Whyte Writes for Arabian Horse World in a column named Twisted Tales. https://arabianhorseworld.com/category/magazine/twisted-tales/
Keisha Wood https://keishaswalk.blogspot.com/2018/03/the-wood-girls-weekend-of-awesomeness.html
Ella Bunting Endurance https://www.facebook.com/EllaAndEbaEndurance/
Bec Radney
Green Bean Endurance Team | |||
| 28 Jul 2019 | Episode 21 BIG HORN 100- Endurance Horse Podcast | 01:09:16 | |
The BIG HORN Episode of Endurance Horse Podcast Episode 21
Welcome to The Big Horn 100 episode of Endurance Horse Podcast Created July 27/28th 2019 (yes I pulled an all nighter again Daryl Owen)
Hello and Welcome to episode 21 of Endurance Horse Podcast! I’m Christina Hyke, an equine photographer based in Southern Wisconsin Today is July 27th, 2019.
When I learned that both Bridget and Dante were headed to the Big Horn 100 it inspired me to dedicate this episode of Endurance Horse Podcast to the Big Horn 100. The Big Horn 100 predates the creation of the AERC, American Endurance Ride Conference, that is an impressively long running ride! If you have been doing endurance very long, chances are you have heard of the Big Horn 100.
Shell, Wyoming is the base camp of the legendary Big Horn 100 mile, 1 day ride. Twice this ride has been host to the Race of Champions, and a champion you must be to ride from the elevation of 4,000 feet rising to the climb of 10,000 feet elevation. The Big Horn is a single loop of some of the most challenging, rugged and beautiful trail that America has to offer. It has been told to me by more than one rider that the difficulty of this trail rivals that of the Tevis Cup. I, personally, cannot say, as I have not ridden either trail, though I feel honored to share the stories from this trail with you, and maybe some of you are hearing about this ride for the first time and will hear the call of the Big Horn Mountains and take up the challenge to ride through climbing mountains, wild flowers and wild weather. Can you hear it? The Big Horn is calling you.
This year Big Horn 100 was managed by Cindy Collins. Cindy loves this ride and from all the good feedback I have seen online and in the files that have been sent to the podcast, the riders truly love Cindy and the Big Horn- the descriptions given have surely made the Big Horn a ride to aspire to and one to never forget. I am thankful to each of the riders who took the time to share their audio from Big Horn 2019. One of my favorite audios is from a rider traveled all the way from Maryland to see the Big Horn, one of her bucket list rides, get checked off of her list. Peggy Thompson has been riding endurance longer than the current AERC website has been keeping records. Peggy will share her journey on the 50 mile endurance ride at the Big Horn 2019, though before she does, here is a short history of the Big Horn.
Greybull, Wyoming, 1970 was the setting for a meeting of the Canyon Cavaliers Saddle Club. It was during this meeting that local rider, Dale Perkins mentioned an article he had read about a 100 mile, 1 day ride that traversed over the Sierra Mountains in California. The beloved Big Horn mountain was right in the backyard of the Canyon Cavaliers Saddle Club and Dale said that there was no reason why there couldn’t be a ride like one that hosted here, over the club’s much loved Big Horn Mountains in Wyoming.
The idea was well received by the club, though they needed help to create such a ride. They sought out advice from a Laramie veterinarian who they had heard had actually ridden in the Western States 100 Mile One Day ride, also known as the Tevis Cup. The young veterinarian Dr. David Nicholson agreed to travel to Greybull and share his insight into what it would take to manage a 100 mile, 1 day endurance ride in the Big Horn Mountains. And, thus, with a good idea, much homework and planning, the Big Horn 100 Mile, Inc. was formed, Tom Van Gelder was elected first president and created The Big Horn 100, Inc into a 501 c3 non-profit. So there you have it, in the fall of 1970 the concept of the Big Horn 100 began and the organization of the 501 c3 called the Big Horn 100, Inc. was established in 1971. The AERC, American Endurance Ride Conference was established in 1972.
Thanks to all the riders who sent in, we have another great collection of ride stories. Head on over to our facebook group to connect with more of the story through the images/videos that riders share there.
Without further ado, I bring to you the Big Horn episode of Endurance Horse Podcast, may you be encouraged, inspired and find a few riders you can relate to or at the very least, laugh with! Please let me know how you are enjoying the podcast by sending us an email.
Check out the links provided in the show notes as they have additional links to resources that relate to riders or events mentioned in the podcast.
Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com Ideally the files should be from two to 7 minutes in length. The Riders of Episode 21 Cindy Collins Wyoming, USA Ride Manager of Big Horn 2019
Peggy Thompson, Maryland, USA
Dante Fourie LaPierre North Dakota, USA
Laruen Coziah Wyoming, USA
Leah Cain Colorado, USA Cain Performance Arabians on Facebook
Bridget Helms Wyoming, USA Follow Bridget on Instagram @thismomrides
Tennessee Lane Colorado, USA
Jesse Feinsod Colorado, USA Christina Hyke Wisconsin, USA
Endurance Horse Podcast About the creator of the Endurance Horse Podcast: Christina Hyke lives in southern Wisconsin with her sweet husband, Jim. Chris is an equine & pet photographer who also happens to love the trails and distance riding. Chris and Jim also donate photography sessions to area rescues/humane societies, and Chris teaches photography to local 4H members. She enjoys the little things in life, because she believes it really is the little things that are the big things.
It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory on good horses that inspired her to create a podcast about it to share stories with other riders from around the world.
Cheers & Happy Trails! ~Christina & Houdini~ | |||
| 30 Sep 2019 | Episode 28- Updates- Endurance Horse Podcast | 01:18:22 | |
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
Kerrie Tuley California, USA
Courtney Kruger Tennessee, USA
Julie Veloo
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 MN So Far Away So Close- Adriana Blog
Heather Pudil Tennessee, USA
Christina ‘Send me files’ Hyke Wisconsin, USA Creator of Endurance Horse Podcast
Endurance Horse Podcast
About the creator of the Endurance Horse Podcast: Christina Hyke lives in southern Wisconsin with her sweet husband, Jim. Chris is an equine & pet photographer who also happens to love the trails and distance riding. It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory on good horses that inspired her to create a podcast about it to share stories with other riders from around the world.
Cheers & Happy Trails!
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| 02 Dec 2019 | Episode 30 Updates & my vision for WARHORSE 2020 | 01:50:53 | |
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 Maah Daah Hey Endurance Ride on FB Bridget Brown North Yorkshire, England Jessica Brewer Cobbley Idaho, USA Top o the World on FB Jenny Chandler New Zealand Learning Endurance & Other Stuff- Jenny’s Blog
Jessica Isbrecht Traveling the USA
Griffin Keller Virginia, USA Motoring Down the Trails- Griffin’s Blog Blackwater Swamp Stomp Blog Post by Daniella Harding Alberta, Canada Dr. Mel Newton California, USA Dr. Mel Newton on FB Go Ride Far by Dr. Mel Newton Email Dr. Mel
Brooke Moeller Iowa, USA Iowa Distance Riders on FB (link to PDF that will likely be replaced when the 2020 ride flyer is posted) Christina ‘Send me files’ Hyke Wisconsin, USA Creator of Endurance Horse Podcast Midwest Horse Welfare Foundation Distance Riding Association of Wisconsin Endurance Horse Podcast FB GROUP About the creator of the Endurance Horse Podcast: Christina Hyke lives in southern Wisconsin with her sweet husband, Jim. Chris is an equine & pet photographer who also happens to love the trails and distance riding. It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory on good horses that inspired her to create a podcast about it to share stories with other riders from around the world. RIDE FAR, RIDE WELL, RIDE OFTEN
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| 21 May 2018 | Episode 4.0 Endurance Horse Podcast | 01:21:56 | |
Endurance Horse Podcast Episode 4
Welcome to Episode 4 of Endurance Horse Podcast Hosted by Christina Hyke Sponsored by Christina Hyke Photography, LLC
In Episode 4 we are going to hear from fascinating riders from across the globe. We are going to hear Daryl Owen’s National Championships ride report from New Zealand. Also from New Zealand, Jenny Chandler’s first time sending in an audio file, another wonderful Marvel rider from down under, Kat & her musical ways (thanks to Kat, I had several songs stuck in my head for days). We will also hear from the land of Billy the Kid, thanks to our wonderful south west rider, Keisha Wood, be sure to check out Keisha’s blog for more updates, stories and photographs on her journeys.
We will also hear from Tennessee Lane, be sure to check out her SoCo Endurance page & links listed here. Also, I had reached out to several ride managers to send in an audio telling us about their ride, and I heard back from a rider to tell us all about the great Shore to Shore Ride in Michigan. This is the first of what I hope to be more, if you would like to feature your favorite endurance ride on the podcast, please email me and I will send you the interview guide for the ride management.
All of this and so much more, including an update from one of our precious young riders, and also an intro/first time file from Karly, down under. We would also like to welcome Amanda from Virgina with her three horses, Candy (POA), 1/2 Arabian son of Candy & Oliver who was recently pulled from a feedlot. Oliver is an Egyptian Arabian. We will hear from FEI Endurance rider Melissa Coolich of Coolich Endurance. She has an amazing story of overcoming a health crisis to be able to compete. Thank you to Melissa for her inspiring story of healing and sharing your passion for endurance. I’d also like to welcome Lindy Griffith of Florida, and her Rocky MTN Maxwell and Chief (Arab/Rocky MTN). These sound like wonderful horses to ride.
Be sure to send me some more audio files, I will create the episodes as I get the files in! We all enjoy listening in, so please be brave & share your story.
Here is some additional good content from these wonderful endurance riders that submitted to this fourth episode:
Melissa Coolich
Kat of Marvel Endurance:
Teney Lane:
Daryl Owen
Shore to Shore http://www.shore2shoreride.com
Christina Hyke Photography, LLC
Thank you for listening to episode four and I hope you share this with your friends and grow with us. Please subscribe & rate us on iTunes or Podbean and email your stories to me at : endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com
I would love to hear your stories of your endurance journey from your part of the world.
Until episode #5 I wish you all happy trails! Ride far, ride well, ride often.
(P.S. I still need 2 to 4 files for the Rider Option Episode, please send a file) | |||
| 04 Jul 2018 | Episode 5.0 Endurance Horse Podcast | 01:18:13 | |
Endurance Horse Podcast Episode 5
Welcome to Episode 5 of Endurance Horse Podcast Hosted by Christina Hyke Sponsored by Christina Hyke Photography, LLC
Welcome to Episode 5! Today is July 4th 2018. In the United States it is a time for family and friends to get together, cook out and celebrate. There will be parades, festivals and fireworks. Today we are heading to a race to cheer on two of our older sons in the Whippet City Mile run that is right before the start of the 4th of July Parade, then out to the lake to enjoy a barbecue with my brother and family. Though, since many of you maybe traveling this weekend, I thought it a good day to get episode 5 galloping out onto the airwaves. So, here you go and I hope you enjoy the audios, I hope you find inspiration, laughter, joy, encouragement, empathy and most of all a feeling of all being a part of the same journey and the most I wish for you is that you enjoy the ride.
Thank you to everyone who made it possible for this episode to be pulled together, and especially to two wonderful midwestern women, Laurie and Beth. Both ladies ride in the Midwest region of the US, both are from WI and I have had the privilege of chatting with both of them on the trails. When I needed two more files to complete this episode it was Beth that was first to answer the call, and then she suggested Laurie, whom I have met on the trail- and she is truly a ray of sunshine. I am so glad that I waited and got the audios from these two midwestern treasures. Thank you to everyone who took the time to send in. To all of you who send files in, I know how busy everyone is- thank you for helping me create this podcast and share the world of endurance riding and bringing together riders from across the globe.
When I started this podcast I had the idea that it would be a positive in the endurance world, focusing us on what brings us together- the love of a good horse and a beautiful trail, the challenges we face, the goals we set and maybe above all- that we see that, as riders, and really, as people, we all have a lot more in common than not. And just maybe, this podcast would even bring some of us closer together online & in real life.
On June 8th, my mother’s birthday, I saw a share worthy post and shared it. The post was from Potato Richardson, and that he had a horse available for Tevis- I shared the post on the Endurance Horse Podcast.
One of the riders in the Endurance Horse Podcast group saw the opportunity and landed the ride on the horse. I know several of you are going to Tevis and it would be amazing if some of you got together around an actual campfire or met each other at the ride meetings.
Here is some additional good content from these wonderful endurance riders that submitted to Episode 5:
Jane Moss
Beth Frieders Endless Valley Endurance Ride 2018
Jenny Chandler
Kat of Marvel Endurance:
Melissa Coolich
Bec Radny
Sharon Andrews
Daryl Owen
This Podcast is paid for and sponsored by: Christina Hyke Photography, LLC
Thank you for listening to Episode 5! I hope you share this with your friends and grow with us.
Please subscribe & rate us on iTunes and email your stories to me at : endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com Life is a journey, enjoy the ride. | |||
| 29 Jul 2021 | Dr. Jay Mero - Winner of the 2021 Haggin Cup | 00:37:31 | |
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 milestones have remained the same since 1955. Although many think of the Tevis of a climbing ride, likely due to the world famous Cougar Rock images, there is actually, by the numbers roughly 17,000 feet of elevation gain and over 21,000 feet of elevation loss. As you will hear mentioned in several of the interviews, some keys to conditioning for Tevis are hills, hills and hills.
In this episode of Endurance Horse podcast I am honored to bring to you an interview with the 2021 Haggin Cup winner Dr. Jay Mero. For those of you new to the podcast or new to endurance, the Haggin Cup is arguably the most prestigious of north american endurance. Riders from around the world travel to auburn, CA to tread along this historic and as some say, magical trail.
Without further ado, I bring to you, Episode 45 of Endurance Horse Podcast, Tevis 2021 Haggin Cup winner, Dr. Jay Mero.
Mariposa Equine Services- Dr. Jeanette Mero, DVM FB page
Thank you for listening and sharing Endurance Horse Podcast. If you like the podcast and listen on Apple Podcasts please leave us a positive review! Cheers & Happy Trails! Ride far. Ride well. Ride often. Every Mile a Memory Christina Hyke Ride far. Ride well. Ride often. Every Mile a Memory
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| 19 Feb 2021 | EPM the Master of Disguise- Part 1 of 3 'EPM Stories' | 01:00:26 | |
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 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 Deveri is in the process of publishing a book about Hank. ‘My Boy Hank, Caring for an Older Horse' discusses the special considerations you may be faced with in embracing an equine partner in their golden years. Hank was an amazing therapy partner, trail horse and babysitter who came to me after my strokes in 2015. Hank passed due to complications of EPM on January 25, 2021, he was only 25. This is our story. Anticipated publication in March of 2021. Follow me at Coach Deveri on Facebook.’-- Deveri Alleen
Wendy Mass, Michigan USA Pathogenes Labs Testing Lab for EPM
Patti Porter, Texas USA
Betsey Karl and Mach, New Jersey USA Jec A Ballou fitness & performance
Pony Express 1900 Mile Challenge
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
Christina Hyke & Houdini Wisconsin, USA Creator of Endurance Horse Podcast Christina Hyke, creator of Endurance Horse Podcast and WARHORSE Endurance Challenges. Chris lives in southern Wisconsin with her sweet husband, Jim. Chris has always loved the trails and spent every moment she could spare out riding for as long as she can remember. It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory riding on good horses that inspired her to create both Endurance Horse Podcast and WARHORSE Endurance as places where riders for riders to share stories as well as love for covering the miles with riders from around the world.
Our listeners have a one time discount code at the Karbo Store for 10 percent off the supportive supplement Karbo Combo. EHP10 only good one time at www.karbostore.com Cheers & Happy Trails!
Always Kiss them Good night
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| 19 Apr 2020 | UPDATES Virtual Events Interview with DAWN HAAS | 00:52:05 | |
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.
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 young or too old to be ridden, so they are walking their horses by hand on the days they can. This goal is so customizable! We just wanted to connect with more riders, and cheer them on towards a truly milestone goal. I am loving hearing all the stories, moms riding with their children, husbands with their wife and older horses finding new purpose again. Won’t you join us? We know you know how to social distance in the best way possible, with your horse!
Christina Hyke Cheers to 2020!
Join us for the
Sandy Sickles Wisconsin, USA
Keisha Wood New Mexico, USA
Jenny Chandler New Zealand Learning Endurance & Other Stuff
Courtney Kruger Tennessee, USA Virtual Ride & Tie FB Group (link to sign up)
Brooke Moeller Iowa, USA IOWA DISTANCE RIDERS on Facebook
Dawn Haas Wisconsin, USA Appaloosa Distance Riding Association
Christina ‘Send me files’ Hyke Wisconsin, USA Creator of Endurance Horse Podcast & WARHORSE 100 Mile Challenge WARHORSE Endurance Ride July 25-26, 2020 Endurance Horse Podcast
Christina Hyke is an equine and pet photographer. Chris lives in southern Wisconsin with her sweet husband, Jim. She has always loved the trails and spent every moment she could riding since before she could walk. It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory on good horses that inspired her to create a podcast about it to share stories with other riders from around the world.
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| 01 Nov 2019 | IRON OAK | 01:40:02 | |
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 on Facebook
Crystal Esqueda Minnesota, USA
Binky Tunny Wisconsin, USA
Ruth Casserly Wisconsin, USA Midwest Distance Driving Association
Aiden Esqueda Minnesota, USA
Tracy Johnson Wisconsin, USA
Carol (Boots) Wagner Wisconsin, USA [Photo of Madison Wagner]
Kimberly Fosler Illinois, USA Keep ‘em Covered (Rump Rugs) on Facebook
Sarah Carlson Minnesota, USA
Julie Elijah-Barker North Dakota, USA
Marco Kellog North Dakota, USA
Christina ‘Send me files’ Hyke Wisconsin, USA Creator of Endurance Horse Podcast
Endurance Horse Podcast About the creator of the Endurance Horse Podcast: Christina Hyke lives in southern Wisconsin with her sweet husband, Jim. Chris is an equine & pet photographer who also happens to love the trails and distance riding. It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory on good horses that inspired her to create a podcast about it to share stories with other riders from around the world.
Cheers & Happy Trails!
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| 07 Aug 2018 | Jane Waterman Moss-WEG Update-Tevis-Erin Glassman - Karen Chaton - GOALS - UMECRA - Coolest Ride & Tie- Episode 8 Endurance Horse Podcast | 01:00:24 | |
Endurance Horse Podcast - Episode 8
Hello and Welcome to Endurance Horse Podcast! I’m Christina Hyke, an equine photographer in Southern Wisconsin!
Episode 8 of the Endurance Horse Podcast is being published the 7th of August 2018.
While I have been promising you an all Tevis episode, this one, is not quite it yet! We are waiting another week or two to be sure we have gathered all the audios and then will create the podcast. The good news is that this will likely be TWO episodes all from Tevis riders and crew. I promise, it is worth the wait!
Meanwhile- we WILL be starting out this episode with an audio file from Tevis rider, Erin Glassman. Erin was kind enough to send audios about her journey to and prep for the Tevis. The first audio you will hear on episode 8 will be from Erin, and one more on her journey will we near the end of the podcast.
I realize the audio said to stick around until the end & I would share some updates from my story as well. That did not happen- and what did happen was that after I had the WHOLE podcast done, the software had issues & it took me a few hours to sort it out…. And I just wanted to wrap things up.
The updates I can share is that Jim & I have been doing our 5k runs and even got in an 8k VERY HILLY trail run this past weekend! We are enjoying them very much!
I am planning on camping and going to my first LD in two years- updates on that when I do the next episode. The short & sweet of it is that I’m bringing a horse back that has been out of the loop like I have for about 2 years. Wish us luck, send good vibes, prayers etc…I’m hoping to turtle!
To all the riders who take the time to record and send in, THANK YOU SO MUCH, because without you- there is no podcast.
Without further ado- I am happy to bring to you, Episode 8 of the Endurance Horse Podcast
Please check the show notes for links to websites and also to blogs. Without further ado, I am happy to bring to you, Episode 8, of the Endurance Horse Podcast.
Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com Ideally the files should be from two to 7 minutes in length.
Erin Glassman The Trip Out West: The First Leg of the 2018 Tevis Adventure
Jane Waterman Moss
Carol Wagner American Endurance Ride Conference
Courtney Krueger
Keisha Wood Keisha’s Blog is:
Susan Smyth Jackson Coolest Ride & Tie on Facebook Older Article about Coolest Ride & Tie with Great pics
Sandy Sickles http://www.greenbeanendurance.org/p/about.html
Karen Chaton Karen’s Musing & Endurance Ride Stuff
Erin Glassman The Trip Out West: The First Leg of the 2018 Tevis Adventure
Endurance Horse Podcast
Facebook GroupAbout the creator of the Endurance Horse Podcast: Christina Hyke is a Wisconsin based Equine photographer who also happens to love the trails and distance riding enough to create a podcast about it to share stories with other riders from around the world. Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com
Ideally the files should be from two to 7 minutes in length.
Until next time, may you always find beauty in your ride. | |||
| 02 Sep 2018 | (Mostly) Ride & Tie: EPISODE 11 ENDURANCE HORSE PODCAST Melissa Coolich COURTNEY KRUEGER Keisha Wood MEGAN GRESHAM Rachel Greely MELINDA NEWTON | 00:57:45 | |
The almost-all Ride & Tie Episode of the Endurance Horse Podcast - Episode 11
Hello and Welcome to Endurance Horse Podcast! I’m your host, Christina Hyke, an equine photographer in Southern Wisconsin. Occasionally you will hear me chatting with Jim, my husband, during the intro or outtro of the podcast.
Episode 11 of the Endurance Horse Podcast is being published the 1st of September 2018.
Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com Ideally the files should be from two to 7 minutes in length.
Melissa Coolich
Courtney Krueger
Keisha Wood Keisha’s Blog is:
Melinda Newton Dr. Mel Newton: The running, riding, writing veterinarian on FB
Rachel Greely
Endurance Horse Podcast
About the creator of the Endurance Horse Podcast: Christina Hyke is a Wisconsin based Equine photographer who also happens to love the trails and distance riding enough to create a podcast about it to share stories with other riders from around the world. Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com
Ideally the files should be from two to 7 minutes in length.
Signing off for now, and until next time- remember- enjoy the beauty in the journey, notice the little things and encourage one another. ( & send me files please )
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| 22 Aug 2019 | Non-Traditional Endurance Horses | 01:27:58 | |
Welcome to Episode 24 of
Endurance Horse Podcast Created August 21, 2019
Hello and Welcome to Episode 24 of Endurance Horse Podcast! I’m Christina Hyke, an equine photographer based in Southern Wisconsin.
This episode is focused on the non traditional endurance horse. First, I wanted to share with you something I learned at the Midwest Horse Fair this year. I had a vendor booth there for my photography & it gave me a good segue to also share my love of distance riding with other riders. What I learned shocked me a little bit- here I was at an event that is plum full of riders from all over the Midwest- this is a 3 day horse fair in Madison Wisconsin that boasts over 300 educational clinics/seminars in three days, over 500 vendors and typically sees over 61,000 attendees. At this horse owner filled event - most (as in likely over 70%) of the people I talked with about endurance had no idea what it was. Let that sink in. At a horse fair. Horse people did not know what endurance is. The second thing I learned was that when I met riders who did know what endurance was- they thought it was a west coast only sport. Even though there are 56 rides hosted in the Midwest Region.
The third thing I learned was that the riders who did know what endurance was - did not think they could do it because they did not own an Arabian. Some people also felt they were too old, that the sport is for those under 25.
This podcast is to encourage those riders who maybe thinking of trying distance riding- that you can do it with any sound horse that you condition up well. Some breeds of horses, generally, fair better in higher temperatures/humidity than others and some horse breeds in general do have naturally lower heart rates- though I would like to tell you that here are some horse owners that are riding a non traditional breed in endurance and they are loving it.
To confirm that the Arabian & the half Arabian are the go to horse in the sport I reached out to Mike Maul & AERC. Here are the 2018 numbers of breeds entered at AERC rides. Thank you Mike for providing the numbers & thank you AERC office for always being so helpful on the phone or by emails.
It is easy to see by the statistics Mike Maul so kindly sent to me that Arabian & half Arabian horses are not just seemingly the dominant breed in endurance- they surely out number the rest, easily. However, there are many great qualities to other breeds & this inspiration for episode 24 is to encourage you to try the breed you already have or the one you love.
I am sharing as the first audio in this episode, the before/during and after of my little 13 year old mare’s first LD with me, just over a week ago on August 10th.
I followed a conditioning plan, a few hiccups along the way (hoof abscess) Though much training & prayers- we got there.
I’m sharing Grace’s update on this episode because she was basically a love baby. She is by our Trakehner Karino’s Fire & our of our paint mare- Baily 💖 we intended Grace to maybe be shown in dressage- or trail ride. Certainly never pictured her as an endurance prospect. Though here I am, sharing with you the audio of our non traditional horse, a much adored mare, a big puppy dog personality.....without further ado, here is my emotional moment out somewhere between mile 21/22 when I knew that she was going to finish strong.
Thank you Grace for such an enjoyable ride- and all the rides we rode to condition to get to this point. Thanks for being the horse that added to my record & carried that 25 miles closer to my 1,000 mile goal. Here’s Grace…..as a few hours young filly. Am sharing this image of Jim walking with her for the first time, as he has been by my side all of the way, and also because this is how I kept seeing her on my ride, that is part of what caused emotion to swell, the other part that got me was the song “Flawless” that kept playing in my mind. It has the verse of “Grace, Grace, God’s Grace….” And I felt that it truly was the prayers that helped her abscess heal in time for the ride. So there was that to make me emotional at mile 21, her as a baby and also the fact that the conditioning plan had worked. I knew this was the right ride for her to begin. Grace settled into her campsite August 9, 2019. She is amazing. Love this little mare so much.
Jim with Baily & Grace Song: “Flawless” By: Mercy Me Album: Welcome to the New
Patricia Clark North Carolina, USA Off theTrack Standardbreds United States Trotting Association Year End Awards & Championships New Vocations Racehorse Adoptions Program Team Standardbred Endurance Horses on Facebook
Jo Harder Florida, USA OTTB - Off Track Thoroughbreds T.I.P. Performance Awards, Endurance Miles Scoot Boots Articles by Jo on fit & gators Horse Protection Association of Florida Horse Protection Association of Florida on Facebook
Lauren Coziah Wyoming, USA Cora Grade mare
Libie Peterson Washington, USA Moe Tenesee Walking Horse TN Walking Horse Association Endurance Awards
Jessica Isbrecht Traveling the USA Follow Jessica's traveling adventure: On Facebook: Ride Climb or on her Blog at Ride Climb Top of the World Pioneer Endurance Ride on Facebook Mackenzie Cleveland Bay/TB Mare River Tennessee Walking Horse
Carol Wagner Wisconsin, USA Partner American Quarter Horse Joy Kinion Montana, USA Chinook Morgan Horse Endurance Top of the World Pioneer Ride on Facebook
Keith Kibler Illinois, USA Shawnee Sunrise Farm on Facebook
About the creator of the Endurance Horse Podcast: Christina Hyke lives in southern Wisconsin with her husband, Jim. Chris is an equine & pet photographer who also happens to love the trails and distance riding. It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory on good horses that inspired her to create a podcast about it to share stories with other riders from around the world. Chris and Jim also donate photography sessions to area rescues/humane societies, and Chris teaches photography to local 4H members. She enjoys the little things in life, because she believes it really is the little things that are the big things.
Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com
Ideally the files should be from 5 to 10 minutes in length.
Signing off for now, and until next time- Ride far, ride well and ride often | |||
| 23 Jul 2018 | Potato Richardson-Tevis-Episode 7 Endurance Horse Podcast | 01:00:14 | |
Episode 7
Hello from Wisconsin & Welcome to Endurance Horse Podcast! Episode 7 is being published on the 23rd of July 2018
I am your host, Christina Hyke- a Wisconsin based Equine photographer who also happens to love the trails and distance riding enough to create a podcast about it to share stories with other riders from around the world. Here, we gather to cheer each other on, share stories and to make connections with riders from around the world. It is, in a sense, a virtual ride camp. I once had a friend ask me, “What does this podcast give to me that facebook doesn’t?” And my simplest answer was this, ‘Your hands, eyes and feet.” You don’t need any of them to listen in to the podcast, all you need is your ears.
I’m happy to bring to you a special treat in Episode 7, really it is Jenny Chandler who has taken the time to create a special file with an icon of the Endurance world, Potato Richardson. It is this file that spurred on an additional call for more audio files to create yet another episode in July- we wanted to share the audio sent in from Jenny and Potato before Tevis.
We are also going to, for the first time - hear from/about Ride and Tie competitors, we are going to hear updates from the Midwest and Coolich Endurance, the Southwest from Keisha, a great update from Marvel Endurance at the State Championships Down Under and we will be welcoming another rider to the podcast- Erin Glassman.
Please check the show notes for links to websites and also to blogs. Without further ado, I am happy to bring to you, Episode 7, of the Endurance Horse Podcast.
Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com Ideally the files should be from two to 7 minutes in length. Your host is Christina Hyke. Christina is a wife, mom, friend, equine photographer and life long horsewoman.
Potato Richardson https://www.potatorichardson.com
Victoria Clark - Marvel Endurance Team https://www.facebook.com/marvel.endurance.team/ https://marvelendurance.wordpress.com https://www.faraway.asn.au/easter-endurance-carnival/ http://stirlingscrossingendurance.asn.au
Melissa Coolich
Keisha Wood Keisha’s Blog is:
Green Bean Endurance Team http://www.greenbeanendurance.org/p/about.html
Courtney Krueger East Coast Championships 24-25 August 2018 Iron Mountain Jubilee!
Erin Glassman Erin’s Blog-2 Weeks and Counting
Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com Ideally the files should be from two to 7 minutes in length.
Your host, Christina Hyke is a wife, mom, friend, equine photographer and life long horsewoman, signing off and saying ride far, ride well, ride often. | |||
| 08 Jul 2018 | Rider Option Pulls Episode 6 Endurance Horse Podcast | 01:25:43 | |
Hello & welcome to Endurance Horse Podcast!
This episode is the first topic specific episode of the Endurance Horse Podcast. In this episode riders are sharing stories on the topic of what we call here in the US, a Rider Option pull. A Rider Option pull is when your horse has successfully gone through the vetting process, though you feel that for some reason, you should not go on. In other countries this is called a ‘Withdrawl’.
At the end of the podcast I will share about two times when I decided to Rider Option, once on Faith in 2016 and once on Mandate for Gold in 2011.
Sometimes the stories we share on the podcast are fun and uplifting, so it did give me a bit of a pause to decide to tackle a not so uplifting aspect of Endurance riding, stories about the days when things did not go as planned.
We share the Rider Option stories in Episode 6 in hopes that we will give courage to someone who in the future who maybe faced with that feeling that something just isn’t right with their horse in hopes that the stories you hear here today will help you make that choice if there is ever a day when you are faced with that nagging feeling in your gut, even though all seems to be okay on the outside. I also hope that this episode will lend peace of mind to some of you who had decided to withdraw, or not start a ride- that you made the right decision.
In any case, at some point or another- if you ride long enough- there is a chance there will Be a day when you just are not sure. Yes, to finish is to win, though somedays it is best to stop, play it safe and follow your gut instinct.
Thank you to the riders who were willing to share your stories that were difficult to share.
Without further ado, I bring to you episode 6 of the Endurance Horse podcast.
To send in your story to Endurance Horse Podcast please send an email to:
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| 29 Aug 2018 | Tevis 2018 Part 1: Episode 9 ERIN GLASSMAN - Jenny Chandler WHITNEY WEST Sarah Rinne KAREN CHATON Tennessee Lane | 01:31:01 | |
Endurance Horse Podcast Episode 9 Featuring Tevis 2018 Part 1
ERIN GLASSMAN PS Arikaree Bask (Rio)
Jenny Chandler and SMR Filouette
WHITNEY WEST and AWC Aquavit (Aqua) For more on Whitney and Aqua look up Rhed Mares on Facebook
Sarah Rinne and Silver Valley Tate (Tate) North American Trail Ride Conference
KAREN CHATON and Pro Bono D
Tennessee Lane and TM Burning Bridges (Bluff)
Tevis 2018 Part 1 Episode 9 of the Endurance Horse Podcast is being published the 29th of August 2018 This is one of two espisodes with the featured audio files being those from Tevis.
The song towards the end is by Mary Ann Kennedy. Mary Ann gave us permission to share her songs on the podcast. Mary Ann's songs are sold on iTunes. Please visit her site Mary Ann Kennedy she caters to the equine world. Right after the song by Mary Ann Kennedy you will hear my Ride Report with my special friend, Tara Leroy where we try out some new phone tech to record a phone call between the two of us. Of course we had to wait until we had a quiet moment after chores were done (though quite honestly, probably not dishes), kids were to bed and husbands tucked in bed too. We had a chance to remember the ride we had just a few short weeks ago at the Louise Riedel Memorial Bra Buster ride. The story goes that something had been lost on the trail; Louise took her bra off to mark the spot where it had been lost. Though I never knew Louise; I know she was a horsewoman with over 17,000 AERC miles and she is sorely missed by her friends who host this ride in her honor.
It seems so fitting that this ride- that is in memory of a friendship- should be the ride first ride that Tara & I completed together. Another bit of trivia- both Jr and Mariah were the first horses that Tara or I had bred. Very different horses; though still just one of the many things that made Bra Buster 2018 special to both of us. Jr is 15 and Mariah is 14. Jr (Mandate for Gold) is a Georgian Grande (Saddlebred x Belgian draft) and Mariah Moment is Anglo-Arabian (TB x Arabian). Yes, we were quite the odd pair trotting down the trails! I hope you enjoy the show notes for links to websites and also to blogs! If you like the podcast, please find us also on our Facebook group where we share more stories and photos about our horses and our rides: Endurance Horse Podcast on Facebook Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com Ideally the files should be from two to 7 minutes in length. The Endurance Horse Podcast is sponsored by www.christinahyke.com | |||
| 30 Aug 2018 | TEVIS 2018 Part 2: Episode 10 ENDURANCE HORSE PODCAST Jenny Chandler ERIN GLASSMAN Daryl Owen DARICE WHITE Melanie Martin | 01:00:46 | |
Endurance Horse Podcast Episode 10 Featuring Tevis 2018 Part 2
Jenny Chandler and SMR Filouette
ERIN GLASSMAN PS Arikaree Bask (Rio)
Daryl Owen
Darice Whyte Writes for Arabian Horse World
Melanie Martin
Keisha Wood
Tevis 2018 Part 2 Episode 10 of the Endurance Horse Podcast is being published the 30th of August 2018 This is the second of three espisodes with the featured audio files being those from Tevis.
The song at the begining is: Good Life by Love & The Outcome The song is avaialbe on on iTunes.
I hope you enjoy the show notes for links to websites and also to blogs!
If you like the podcast, please find us also on our Facebook group where we share more stories and photos about our horses and our rides: Endurance Horse Podcast on Facebook Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com Ideally the files should be from two to 7 minutes in length. The Endurance Horse Podcast is sponsored by www.christinahyke.com | |||
| 28 Nov 2018 | TEVIS 2018 Part 3 PLUS: Ken Campbell TARA LEROY Melissa Coolich VICTORIA CLARK Courtney Krueger LORI OLESON Daryl Owen KEISHA WOOD | 01:50:05 | |
Endurance Horse Podcast - Episode 12
Hello and Welcome to Endurance Horse Podcast! I’m your host, Christina Hyke, an equine photographer in Southern Wisconsin. Occasionally you will hear Jim, my husband, along with me during the intro or outtro of the podcast. This one is a LOOOONGG episode!
Episode 12 of the Endurance Horse Podcast is being published the 27th of November 2018.
Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com Ideally the files should be from two to 7 minutes in length. Ken Campbell Campbellot Farms (Facebook Page) Ken Campbell on ABC Sports (Iron Man)
Tara Leroy Southern Kettle Moraine Horse Trails Association
Melissa Coolich
Victoria Clark
Courtney Krueger Big South Fork Endurance and Ride & Tie
Lori Oleson author And also author of: to purchase Lori’s books you can buy them by Clicking on the titles above (they are links) to purchase the books On Amazon, or you may buy them for $25.00 per book plus shipping by emailing her directly
You can follow the links on Amazon & it will let you have a look into the book, also available on Kindle. Just before the holidays here in the USA, Lori’s books would be a fitting gift to one of your endurance buddies!
Daryl Owen
Keisha Wood Keisha’s Blog is:
Endurance Horse Podcast
About the creator of the Endurance Horse Podcast:
Christina Hyke is a Wisconsin based Equine photographer who also happens to love the trails and distance riding enough to create a podcast about it to share stories with other riders from around the world. Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com
Ideally the files should be from two to 7 minutes in length.
Signing off for now, and until next time- remember- enjoy the beauty in the journey, notice the little things and encourage one another. ( & send me files please ;)
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| 28 Sep 2019 | TEVIS 2019 PART ONE | 01:10:32 | |
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 10,365 have started Tevis and only 5,615 had finished. To finish, is truly to win. I am equally inspired by those who did not finish, as I am by those who did, because it takes the same amount of courage to even attempt to finish and ride the Tevis. No one truly knows what may happen during a ride or how their day will go. We are grateful for those of you who send in an audio, whether you found your buckle at the end of the ride or not this time, thank you for including the listeners of Endurance Horse Podcast in your journey.
Of course, there was one horse rider team that did cross the finish line first and that was the young and talented Miss Sanoma Blakeley of Oregon. Sanoma crossed the finish line at 9:27 pm just ahead of a three time winner of the Tevis Cup. It is a testament to this young lady that her horse, RA Ares Bay, aka Goober pulsed down quickly and vetted out sound at the end of arguably the world’ toughest one day 100 mile endurance ride in the world. Sanoma has a proud heritage of endurance riding. Sanoma’s mother has 6 Tevis buckles, Sanoma’s father has 5 Tevis Buckles and Sanoma’s brother won the Haggin Cup in 2014 at the age of 15. As if that is not an interesting enough of a tale for you, Sanoma’s 2019 Tevis Cup champion, Goober, was found as a two year old on Craigslist, an add was offering him up as a free horse. Goober is her dad’s horse, and apparently earned the name Goober by his silly antics such as leading other horses around. Sanoma has said she has the greatest parents in the world, and the greatest horse, and who could argue with that? Let’s hear a brief recount of the Tevis 2019 journey from Sanoma herself, without further ado, I bring to you episode 26 of Endurance Horse Podcast, enjoy. The Wendell Robie trophy is awarded to horses who have five Tevis completions. If you know of a horse who has met these requirements and not received the award, please follow this link for more information. Wendell Robie Award. Sanoma Blakeley Oregon, USA Blakeley Endurance Stables on Facebook
Angie Mickleson North Dakota, USA
Gwen Hall Colorada, USA
Kerrie Tuley California, USA
Jen McCabe Idaho, USA
Dante LaPierre North Dakota, USA
Christina Hyke Wisconsin, USA Creator of Endurance Horse Podcast
Endurance Horse Podcast
About the creator of the Endurance Horse Podcast: Christina Hyke lives in southern Wisconsin with her sweet husband, Jim. Chris is an equine & pet photographer who also happens to love the trails and distance riding. It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory on good horses that inspired her to create a podcast about it to share stories with other riders from around the world.
Cheers & Happy Trails!
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| 29 Sep 2019 | TEVIS 2019 PART TWO | 01:39:20 | |
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 lengthy ride.
Please have patience with Jim & I as we are quite giddy about finally getting our little barn built. I will be so happy to see all the horses peaking out of their stalls, I fully plan to after chores sit in my camping chair, eyes closed and listen to all the munching of hay. #happygirl
Lindsay Nichols Wisconsin, USA
Keisha Wood New Mexico, USA Performa Ride Tights on Facebook Don’t Forget to Hold On- Blog by Keisha Wood
Tonya Olson
Tahlia Franke Queensland, Australia
Angie Mikkleson North Dakota, USA
Jen McCabe Idaho, USA
Christina ‘Send me files’ Hyke Wisconsin, USA Creator of Endurance Horse Podcast
Endurance Horse Podcast About the creator of the Endurance Horse Podcast: Christina Hyke lives in southern Wisconsin with her sweet husband, Jim. Chris is an equine & pet photographer who also happens to love the trails and distance riding. It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory on good horses that inspired her to create a podcast about it to share stories with other riders from around the world.
Cheers & Happy Trails!
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| 14 Mar 2018 | the Houdini Intro | 00:04:01 | |
I am in the process of setting up the podcast and this is litterally the recording from the moment I had the idea. No, there is no intro yet, no magical music intro yet, just me an a horse. I wanted to publish just this short intro, and say hello & this is what we are hoping for, to hear from riders across the globe! To listen to your story and share our own. Now, I simply need some wonderful volunteers to send in a recording! Thank you to Jen for being the first one to send in her audio! Now can I persuade 10 more of you? It can be from anywhere, at the barn or from the couch! What do we want to hear? Introduce yourself, where you are from, tell us a bit about your horse(s) and your goals for the year. Maybe even give a tip on what to pack in your trailer for a long weekend away from home! What I really want to get to is who you are, what the riding is like, maybe your favorite trail and lots about your horse & what you love about him or her. I'd love to hear what you are working on this season and how it is going. Then the next month episode you can send in an update and by then maybe even a report from your favorite endurance ride!!! This could be so awesome! Please fill up my brand new email box with loads of voice recording: endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com | |||
| 30 Jul 2019 | The Tom Quilty GOLD CUP- Endurance Horse Podcast | 01:00:08 | |
Welcome to The Tom Quilty Gold Cup 2019 Episode of Endurance Horse Podcast Created July 28, 2019
Hello and Welcome to Episode 22 of Endurance Horse Podcast! I’m Christina Hyke, an equine photographer based in Southern Wisconsin.
Since the beginning of Endurance Horse Podcast, Australia has been a part of the podcast. And one of the most wonderful things about the podcast is its ability to connect riders from all parts of the world. It is through those connections that I first learned of the Tom Quilty Gold Cup, a one day, 100 mile endurance ride based in Australia and inspired by the Tevis Cup.
Sydney, Australia- April 5th 1966, a hotel was the location for a gathering of 23 riders who were meeting to discuss the possibility of Australia having a one day, 100 mile ride of it’s own. In that room, was back in 1966 the 23 people agreed and formed a committee to create a ride formatted after the Tevis Cup held across the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the United States. The Tevis had held its first ride in 1955, a decade prior to the formation of the Tom Quilty Gold Cup.
In celebration of the 53rd running of the Quilty, I would like to welcome Bob Sample to the podcast. Bob has a long history with the Quilty. His family has four generations of riders winning several Tom Quilty Gold Cups, Bob among them. Bob has been kind enough to send us a brief summary of the Quilty to kick off episode 22. Ride far, ride well and ride often, every mile a memory.
Bob Sample Australia Tom Quilty Gold Cup
Adriana Srdne and Victoria Clarke Australia
Emma Tylee New Zealand
Tahlia Franke Australia
Mollie Quiroz United States
Jolene Cole
Jenny Chandler New Zealand
Jenny’s Blog:
Huge shout out to Pandora Saddles for sponsoring a fantastic mid pack award, given to the Quilty rider that had the time right in the middle of the pack. I love that the award gives the mid pack rider something to hope for! A great reward for great pacing!
You can purchase the song byTrevor Knight: The Ballad of Tom Quilty on iTunes
About the creator of the Endurance Horse Podcast: Christina Hyke lives in southern Wisconsin with her husband, Jim. Chris is an equine & pet photographer who also happens to love the trails and distance riding. It was the love of covering miles through beautiful territory on good horses that inspired her to create a podcast about it to share stories with other riders from around the world. Chris and Jim also donate photography sessions to area rescues/humane societies, and Chris teaches photography to local 4H members. She enjoys the little things in life, because she believes it really is the little things that are the big things.
Email your audio stories to endurancehorsepodcast@gmail.com
Ideally the files should be from two to 7 minutes in length.
Signing off for now, and until next time- Ride far, ride well and ride often | |||