In this episode of the Optimized Equine Podcast, Tamara Lee Barrett interviews Founder and President of the Arizona Endurance Riders Club, Lancette Koerner. Lancette shares her journey into the world of endurance riding, including her experiences with the challenging Tevis Cup in 2015 & 2024. They discuss the unique challenges of endurance rides, and the lessons learned from various horses. Lancette emphasizes the community aspect of endurance riding and her aspirations for the future, including sharing the sport with others and improving the endurance riding experience through technology.
Takeaways
Lancette Koerner has had a love for horses since childhood, but did not get her first horse - an untrained 9 month old BLM Mustang - until she was an adult.
Her first endurance ride was in 1996 on her Mustang, and she has since become a passionate and dedicated endurance rider.
Lancette emphasizes the importance of understanding each horse's individual needs and personalities.
Training for endurance rides involves a lot of preparation and understanding of the horse's capabilities.
Endurance riding is a family-friendly sport that welcomes riders of all ages.
The Tevis Cup is a challenging 100-mile ride that requires riders to complete it in 24 hours.
The challenges of the Tevis Cup include elevation changes, heat, and strict cutoff times.
Lancette has learned valuable lessons from her horses about communication and patience.
The endurance riding community is supportive and offers many resources for newcomers.
Lancette's long-term goals include exploring new trails across the country and sharing the sport with others.
**Learn more about Endurance riding at aerc.org or the Arizona Endurance Riders Club at azerc.org **
** Learn more about Tamara at tamaraleebarrett.com **
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Endurance Riding and Personal Journey
04:33 The Role of Different Horses in Endurance
08:24 Understanding Endurance Riding
11:28 Challenges of the Tevis Cup
14:32 Training Strategies and Personal Experiences
17:25 The Importance of Horse Welfare
20:07 Navigating the Tevis Cup Challenges
34:19 Understanding Cutoff Times in Endurance Racing
36:57 The Journey of an Endurance Horse
38:43 Training Routines for Different Horses
42:55 Interpreting Horse Needs45:22 Skills and Areas for Improvement
47:17 Long-Term Goals in Endurance Riding
48:08 The Future of Endurance Riding
51:42 Managing Endurance Rides
53:33 Lessons from Horses Beyond Riding
56:57 Corner Turners in the Journey
01:00:13 Wishes for the Future of Endurance Riding
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