How Do You Train For Endurance Riding?
Endurance riding is the sport of riding a horse for time from 25 to more than 100 miles. The sport requires huge amounts of training from both the horse and the rider to get the two into shape as a harmonious team. Get the right horse. While any horse can generally be entered into endurance riding competitions, you need to make sure you have a mentally sound, injury-free and mature horse. Arabian or Half Arabian horses are the best breed for endurance riding, but any other horse that meets the basic eligibility and health requirements will work fine. Generally, horses need to be four to six years old to enter into endurance riding events. Ramp up slowly. You should set out with a limited distance endurance event in mind. A shorter, 25-mile event is a good place to start. To begin training your horse try spreading the 25 miles over three training sessions each week. Ride at a slightly faster pace than you would if you were doing the mileage all at once. Train yourself. It’s crucial that
