Endurance: Packing for Vet Check and AHA Endurance Champ Nicole Wertz for September 9, 2025 by Arabian Horse Association

About this episode

Karen guides listeners on packing for vet checks while interviewing 2025 AHA Endurance Championship winner Nicole Wertz.

  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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Karen Chaton, Glenn the Geek

Guest: Nicole Wertz

Topics covered

• endurance riding
• vet check preparation
• AHA Endurance Championship
• horse care
• packing tips

Keywords

• endurance riding
• vet check
• Nicole Wertz
• Garmin Blaze
• horse essentials

Sponsors

Sentinel Horse Feeds, The Distance Depot, Chewy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Arabian Horse Association

Products: Garmin Blaze Equine HRM

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