Endurance Beginner Clinic and Gaucho Derby for January 13, 2026

About this episode

The episode covers endurance riding news, featuring a beginner clinic and insights into the Gaucho Derby.

Endurance news, including Karen's latest horse updates and tech gadgets, plus a riding tip on securing saddle packs. Two guests: April Lauren from SEDRA to discuss their beginner-friendly distance riding clinic in Ocala, FL, and endurance rider Julie Bittick as she prepares for the grueling 500 km Gaucho Derby in Patagonia. The episode also features details on the upcoming AERC Virtual Convention. Listen in... HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3861 – Show Notes and Links: HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton Guest: April Lauren on the AHA/FHA/FL Rookie Clinic in Ocala, FL Guest: Julie Bittick on riding in the The Gaucho Derby AERC c heck out the AERC calendar ! Time Stamps: 02:22 – Guest preview 03:00 – 360 camera tech 07:12 – Helmet/safety tech 10:28 – Arabian Horse Assoc. awards 11:32 – Endurance riding tip 14:03 – Gear setup 18:21 – Guest: Kristen, Distance Depot 21:16 – Guest: April, rider clinic 32:34 – Horse breed discussion 38:32 – Guest: Julie, Gaucho Derby 51:25 – Wrap up and events info

People in this episode

Hosts: Karen Chaton, Glenn the Geek

Guests: April Lauren, Julie Bittick

Topics covered

• endurance riding
• horse clinics
• Gaucho Derby
• saddle packs
• AERC Virtual Convention

Keywords

• endurance riding
• horse updates
• tech gadgets
• saddle packs
• AERC Convention

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SEDRA, AERC

Places: Ocala, FL

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