Natalie Law & CH-SH Mo Motion Jack — Brave on the Mountain: The American Saddlebred in Endurance

Natalie Law & CH-SH Mo  Motion Jack — Brave on the Mountain: The American Saddlebred in Endurance

 

A 16.3-hand American Saddlebred steps to the Tevis starting line.

Tall. Big-moving. Refined. Not the typical silhouette in an Arabian-dominated sport — but unmistakable in presence.

In this episode we cover a lot of ground and hear from Natalie Law about CH-SH Mo Motion Jack — “Brave” — and the rider who believed he belonged there.  ( and of course, Flash, Brave's sidekick hackney pony makes an appearance on the podcast again )

Stepping outside of the place where a Saddlebred is typically expected to be,  Brave brought power, elegance, and a brave heart to one of the most demanding endurance rides in the world — the Tevis Cup.

And he didn’t go alone.

Natalie Law and her daughter made history as a mother-daughter team on that mountain — one riding this magnificent American Saddlebred, the largest horse in the event that day, other piloting Piece of Perfection, a 11.2-hand Hackney pony affectionately known as "Flash", the smallest equine to ever complete Tevis. Together, they proved that endurance is not defined by breed, height, or expectation — but by preparation, partnership, and courage.

In this Year of the Horse spotlight, we explore the athleticism and mindset of the American Saddlebred, what it takes to condition a big-framed horse for 100 rugged miles, and why representation of diverse breeds in endurance matters.

We also discuss EDRA's young rider program, distance riding organizations, and the importance of preserving the trails we ride..

 

🔗 Organizations & Resources Mentioned

🔹 American Endurance Ride Conference

🔹 Equine Distance Riding Association

🔹 VERSA 

🔹 Saddlebreds in Endurance (Facebook Group)

🔹 Back Country Horsemen of America

📖 Featured Book

Race Against Time by Claire Eckhardt

 

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