There is a LOT of conditioning that goes into it. I just did my first 25-mile ride last Saturday. But I had done ruffly 2 to 4 5 hour rides about 12 to 16 mile eaches week So both I and my horse were prepared for a longer ride. I will tell ya, the first long rides will always leave you a little sore, no matter how much you prepared beforehand XD When you get done with the ride always check your horse's tendons to make sure they are not hot or swollen, put some cool water on the horse's neck and shoulders the help drop the body temp, do not put it on the back end, it could cause the horse's hind end to lock up or cramp. And if you think your horse does have a cramp, massage it gently with some muscle ease. If your horse is refusing to drink water, try wetting its muzzle, along the nostrils and the mouth. If they smell/feel the water it may trigger them to want to drink. I am nowhere near educated enough on this topic to teach another person. I am simply sharing what I do know. There may be a better way to do it. I am sure with time, I will get better and learn more. The endurance rides in my country (USA) don't start back till like September, once the weather cools. Especially in my region, normal summers are between 95 and 105 degrees. No way I'm riding 25 miles 6 or 7 hours in the weather with a horse that is not ready for that. My horse is an 11YO 14hh Arab QH mare named Smokey. She is a grey flea-bitten (Basically she is white with a crap ton of black freckles) in the summer horse spots along her face and chest turn bright orange (I think cuz of the sun bleaching them). I suggest starting with shorter rides like 12 or 16-mile intros, almost every endurance ride you'll find in the US has an intro, a 25-mile LD, and a 50-mile endurance. And, sometimes they will have 75 or even 100-mile endurance.
I love your videos! They inspire me to try endurance horse riding! Are you the one at 2nd place in FEI World Endurance Championships for Young Riders & Juniors 2013? :) I saw your name on the FEI video :D :D I'm very curious about endurance horse riding...so can I ask you some questions? At what age is it too late for a person to try endurance horse riding? Is their an age limit, or any person of any age could try it? I love the name of your horse "Eomer!" :D Why did you name him Eomer? Are you also a great fan of Lord of the Rings? Have you become champion at any major endurance horse race? :) You're an inspiration Marijke! :)
There is no age limet. When I went to my first 25-mile ride I saw an 8 YO girl who was doing the 50 mile with her mom. Aperently they'v been doing it for a while (2 or 3 years) so them and there horse probably hove over 400 miles logged. There are age limets on the horse. If you are doing a 25 mile your horse has to be at least 48 months, if you are doing the 50 mile it is closer to 64 months. (I do not know about other countrys but that is the rules here in the USA, the AERC) I am bad at grammar sorry
Very good. For having won several longdistance rides (100km/5hours) I know it's quite difficult. How many vet checks do you have ? Is it the same as in Europe to prepare ?
your such an awesome rider though why don't you sit in the saddle I mean its really tiring to stand through the whole ride I used to ride like you but now I just sit in the saddle I feel my horse more and have better control!
It’s 100km. It doesn’t matter how tired the rider is-the name of the game is staying out of the horse’s way as much as possible so that they can save their strength & focus.
why is it that almost every german commentator always thinks every riding video is abuse?! This is a fantastic team whose rider does everything possible to make the horse comfortable. Arabian horses have been bred for thousands of years to ride long distance in the desert. Stick to critiquing your country's rollkuring your warmbloods.
Fantastic! Long distance rides really bond horse and humans together in a powerful way and that is what I love about endurance riding :)
There is a LOT of conditioning that goes into it. I just did my first 25-mile ride last Saturday. But I had done ruffly 2 to 4 5 hour rides about 12 to 16 mile eaches week So both I and my horse were prepared for a longer ride. I will tell ya, the first long rides will always leave you a little sore, no matter how much you prepared beforehand XD
When you get done with the ride always check your horse's tendons to make sure they are not hot or swollen, put some cool water on the horse's neck and shoulders the help drop the body temp, do not put it on the back end, it could cause the horse's hind end to lock up or cramp. And if you think your horse does have a cramp, massage it gently with some muscle ease. If your horse is refusing to drink water, try wetting its muzzle, along the nostrils and the mouth. If they smell/feel the water it may trigger them to want to drink.
I am nowhere near educated enough on this topic to teach another person. I am simply sharing what I do know. There may be a better way to do it. I am sure with time, I will get better and learn more. The endurance rides in my country (USA) don't start back till like September, once the weather cools. Especially in my region, normal summers are between 95 and 105 degrees. No way I'm riding 25 miles 6 or 7 hours in the weather with a horse that is not ready for that. My horse is an 11YO 14hh Arab QH mare named Smokey. She is a grey flea-bitten (Basically she is white with a crap ton of black freckles) in the summer horse spots along her face and chest turn bright orange (I think cuz of the sun bleaching them).
I suggest starting with shorter rides like 12 or 16-mile intros, almost every endurance ride you'll find in the US has an intro, a 25-mile LD, and a 50-mile endurance. And, sometimes they will have 75 or even 100-mile endurance.
wooow dat paard is geweldig! zo een groot uithoudingsvermogen!
I love your videos! Your horses are incredible
Freaking amazing!!! Beautiful riding!!!! Congratulationssssssssssss
you ride very well!! that smooth riding style make you both move so smoothly very beautiful ty
absolutely
I love your videos! They inspire me to try endurance horse riding!
Are you the one at 2nd place in FEI World Endurance Championships for Young Riders & Juniors 2013? :) I saw your name on the FEI video :D :D
I'm very curious about endurance horse riding...so can I ask you some questions?
At what age is it too late for a person to try endurance horse riding? Is their an age limit, or any person of any age could try it?
I love the name of your horse "Eomer!" :D Why did you name him Eomer? Are you also a great fan of Lord of the Rings?
Have you become champion at any major endurance horse race? :)
You're an inspiration Marijke! :)
There is no age limet. When I went to my first 25-mile ride I saw an 8 YO girl who was doing the 50 mile with her mom. Aperently they'v been doing it for a while (2 or 3 years) so them and there horse probably hove over 400 miles logged. There are age limets on the horse. If you are doing a 25 mile your horse has to be at least 48 months, if you are doing the 50 mile it is closer to 64 months.
(I do not know about other countrys but that is the rules here in the USA, the AERC)
I am bad at grammar sorry
This looks like so much fun oh my god
The participant are all incredible!
God dat zadel! Als mijn grooms mijn zadel zo van zich afgooiden zou ik een beroerte krijgen. haha. Paardje loopt lekker!
haha ja inderdaad
Muito bom 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Wonderful , remarkable
سوأل هلئ هي خيل عربية واذا خيل عربية وين تقوسات متل رقبة ولفناص
What is the saddle?
Very good. For having won several longdistance rides (100km/5hours) I know it's quite difficult. How many vet checks do you have ? Is it the same as in Europe to prepare ?
what fantastic partnership and peak fitness
Nice video! Can I ask you where are you from ?
Hi tonita, Thank you. I am from Netherland :-)
Thank you for the quick answer I think you are from Greece, but my falt :)
dubai
Maybe: they have fun. 😉
Ik kan er ademloos naar blijven kijken (L)
I need contacts please?
your such an awesome rider though why don't you sit in the saddle I mean its really tiring to stand through the whole ride I used to ride like you but now I just sit in the saddle I feel my horse more and have better control!
It’s 100km. It doesn’t matter how tired the rider is-the name of the game is staying out of the horse’s way as much as possible so that they can save their strength & focus.
To keep out of the horses movement.
I think it has something to do with putting less stress on the horse's back. IDK. That's just what I thought.
this is animal cruelty!! Disgusting
Just shut up, you don’t know the sport. Don’t talk
You're so right. Its so sad.
Was für eine Tierquälerei!
why is it that almost every german commentator always thinks every riding video is abuse?! This is a fantastic team whose rider does everything possible to make the horse comfortable. Arabian horses have been bred for thousands of years to ride long distance in the desert. Stick to critiquing your country's rollkuring your warmbloods.