This information-packed international bestseller should be on every endurance and competitive trail rider's shelf. To spend hour after hour on the back of a horse is a dream come true for many riders. To ride for miles--25, 50, or even 100--on a fit horse, is an extremely satisfying experience, whether done in competition or just for pleasure. This thrill does not come easily however; it requires immense dedication from the rider and a lot of hard work from the horse. No other equestrian sports demand such a continuous training effort as do endurance and competitive distance riding. To reach the highest level of the sports--competing in a 100-mile ride--requires years of careful conditioning. Even a 25-mile ride demands close attention to every nuance of a horse's being--during the many miles of work beforehand and during the competition itself. It is the horse's welfare that must come above all else.

"Written and illustrated by the 'Erma Bombeck' of the endurance set, this compilation of short stories and cartoons by Angie McGhee is the culmination of more than a dozen years as a humorous columnist for Trail blazer magazine, Endurance news and other publications... Angie's stories highlight not only her own experiences in the world of endurance but also includes musings on her first pony, horseflies and bad housekeeping, as well as dozens of humorous cartoons depicting situations most riders can identify with and laugh at."-- http://www.longridersgear.com/LongRidersFallCatalog.pdf

The Saddle Club girls are participating in a new kind of horseback activity—endurance riding. They'll have to condition their horses and themselves for the grueling contest if they plan to make it across the finish line. But an annoying rider named Kristie keeps getting in the way. Carole, Stevie, and Lisa are pretty sure they can finish the competition. The question is: Can they endure Kristie?

Discusses the history of cross-country and endurance equestrian events, and covers topics such as training, equipment, obstacles, rules, judging, risks, breeds, and stars of the sport.

The first book about endurance riding written specifically for those beginning in the sport, this guide covers selection of horse and tack, training and conditioning and takes you through a complete ride day, including post ride day. There are plentiful anecdotes and a lively pace, along with over 100 images.

Provides advice on various aspects of trail riding, with information on selecting and caring for a horse, equipment, health problems and injuries, and descriptions of several specific rides.

We have worked hard to dig deep and find horse trail riding stables, polo clubs and equestrian travel agencies around the world for you to book your next horse riding vacation! The result is a Horse Riding Catalog with listings in (almost) Every Country in the World! This catalog is designed as an easy directory, with clickable links to all the listings in each country. Each of those listings contains at least a website or Facebook page link, as well as a contact email address. Start browsing and find the best horse riding holidays and horseback tours all over the world!This year's catalog features more than 400 stables and tours in over 180 countries with horse riding. Have a look through the list of countries covered and get inspired. Our catalog contains contact details for a vast amount of stables as well as tour operators and travel agencies which are focused on horse riding holidays, vacations and adventures. Save yourself hundreds of hours browsing on the internet trying to find a place to book your next horse vacation with this easy directory. And for anyone not entirely sure about the stable's worthiness, we've "verified" some of the listings (by seeing them with our own eyes to ensure horse welfare!) and have marked the verified stables in the catalog.