Endurance 101: a gentle guide to the sport of long-distance riding

by Aarene Storms, Monica Bretherton (Photographer)

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

Genres: Horses, Nonfiction

177 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 9, 2012

About the author

Author Aarene Storms returned to horses as an adult after wasting her teen years becoming educated and employed. In 1999 she rode her first long-distance event on a short and opinionated Standardbred mare called Story, She has been active in the endurance community ever since.

An advocate for junior riders, equestrian trails, and novice endurance horse-and-rider teams, Aarene has written numerous articles for Endurance News and other equestrian publications. Her adventures in the saddle and on the ground are documented with tongue firmly-in-cheek at the Haiku Farm blog.

Aarene now rides in the Pacific Northwest region on a tall and opinionated Standardbred mare called Fiddle.

She is available for Endurance 101 mini-clinics and speaking engagements. Please contact her: bookings@endurance-101.com

Reviews

[Jim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Endurance 101 is probably the most encyclopedic guide to the sport of endurance I have read. Where most books, like "4th Gear" or "Beginning to Winning" are really focused on experienced riders, this book begins with the assumption that you know horses, and know next to nothing about camping with your horse, or participating in long distance riding events. Ms. Storms takes you through the building blocks, giving practical advice with grace and humor at every turn. It is well worth the time and money spent on this book to jump start a long distance riding career.

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

good beginner's guide and an entertaining read

[Beckie Kilvington · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is easy to read and gives a lot of great information to a new endurance rider! It makes you want to saddle up and ride!

[Md · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good advice and often funny.