Karen Chaton catches us up on their latest "Adventures," including her completion of two back-to-back 50-mile rides at the Red Rock Rumble and LTH Octoberfest, where her horse Jovi earned his first 1,000 AERC miles. In the Endurance Tip Karen reviews the Garmin Venu X1.

AERC Director Connie Caudill shares updates on the AERC National Convention and the 2026 National Championship at Old Dominion; and Kayti Curtis, who is currently leading the AERC National Best Condition Championship for 2025 with her horse Casper the Ghostly Horse, discussing her successful season and her relationship with her "rockstar" partner.

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3816 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton
• Title Sponsor: The Arabian Horse Association
• Guest: Kristen at The Distance Depot
• Guest: Connie Caudill - AERC National Convention
• Guest: Kayti Curtis and her horse Casper the Ghostly Horse
• Link: Garmin® Venu® X1
• Support for this podcast provided by: Chewy, The Distance Depot, Chewy, and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

02:40 - Karen's 50 mile rides

14:00 - Garmin Venu X1 review

25:49 - Kristen at The Distance Depot

32:50 - Connie Caudill

48:16 - Kayti Curtis

In this endurance episode Karen guides us through training for camping at endurance rides. Plus we talk rain gear with Distance Depot and meet the winner of the Virginia City 100, Amrita OLeary. Listen in....

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3796 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton
• Title Sponsor: The Arabian Horse Association
• Guest: Amrita OLeary
• Link: Garmin® Venu® X1
• Support for this podcast provided by: Chewy, The Distance Depot, Chewy, and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

10:00 - Endurance Tip

19:00 - Rain Gear

23:00 - Virtual Conference

30:48 - Amrita OLeary

In this endurance episode Karen guides you through what to pack and not pack for a vet check. 2025 AHA Endurance Championship winner Nicole Wertz tells us all about her amazing ride to the Championship and we learn about the new Garmin Blaze Equine HRM. Listen in....

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3771 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton
• Title Sponsor: The Arabian Horse Association
• Guest: Nicole Wertz, 2025 AHA Endurance Championship winner
• Link: Garmin Blaze Equine HRM
• Support for this podcast provided by: Sentinel Horse Feeds The Distance Depot, Chewy, and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

06:00 - Karen Overslept

14:14 - Endurance Tip

18:00 - Garmin Blaze Equine HRM

27:40 - Nicole Wertz

Endurance Tip: Packing ahead for a vet check, in camp or away:

Crew Bag Setup: Use a labeled duffel/ready made crewbag or wheeled cart for quick access.

Horse Essentials: Pack pre-bagged feed/supplements in nested buckets or feed pans for fast feeding, plus extra especially if coming through the same vet check more than once. Include lightweight blankets or sheets for weather. Pack a flake of hay, and a brush or sponge if you like to clean your horse during the vet check.

Rider Gear: Pack layers if there is a chance of weather changes, water, snacks/lunch, and a battery pack for recharging phones/GPS. Bug spray, sunscreen. For 75- or 100-mile rides, add glow sticks and a headlamp.

Pro Tips: Practice setup at home for efficiency. During the vet check, use pre-organized gear to feed/hydrate. Tailor to your horse and ride conditions. Also try to keep the crewbag light enough so the volunteers can easily lift it and move it around if it is going to an away vet check. If staying in camp you can use a cart or wagon to bring your items closer to the vet check area. This also helps if you need to pull tack.