#20 | Discipline Spotlight: Endurance

DISCIPLINE SPOTLIGHT: ENDURANCE   

On its simplest level, endurance riding is a sport whereby the horse and rider take on a long-distance ride at a set speed, often in the grips of a highly competitive environment. In this respect, endurance riding requires mere stamina and the drive to push both yourself and your horse through the distances to come out victorious.  

But in reality, endurance riding is this and so much more. Endurance riding allows you, the rider, the opportunity to experience beautiful new countryside, different terrains and major distances. You emerge victorious whether or not you beat down the competition, having conquered incredible distances with your horse and knowing that you have experienced an adventure together.  

Of course, endurance riding is not without its challenges. Relying so heavily on the stamina of your horse and his ability to keep a steady pace means that you as the rider are subject to countless things that could go wrong, and so enters the concept of endurance training.  

In this podcast we discuss the basics of endurance riding in South Africa, what competitions are available, what horses do best, and how you can get involved!   

Visit Endurance Riding Association of South Africa: https://www.erasa.co.za