Stool Pigeon Saturday - The Old Selam Endurance Ride

About this episode

Samuel explores the Selam Endurance Ride, a 100-mile horse race, and its connection to the Idaho Penitentiary's famous horse, Selam.

For this Stool Pigeon Saturday, Samuel hits the trail and heads to the Selam Endurance Ride at Centerville, a 100-mile horse race held annually in tribute to the Idaho Penitentiary’s most famous horse. On August 30th, 2025, Samuel interviewed riders, veterinarians, and organizers of the event to get an in-depth look at the challenges and accomplishments behind one of the most demanding forms of horse riding—and how it all connects back to Selam, the horse used in not one but two escapes from the penitentiary. Saddle up and join us for this truly one-of-a-kind episode.

People in this episode

Host: Samuel

Guests: Riders, Veterinarians, Organizers

Topics covered

• horse racing
• endurance riding
• Idaho Penitentiary
• Selam

Keywords

• Selam Endurance Ride
• Centerville
• horse riding challenges
• horse escape

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