Todd Hezeau recounts the rain and lightning soaked Trace Trails ride in Athens, Texas, where flooding forced officials to call the event at 43 miles; despite the conditions, his mare earned the AHA Half Arabian Championship.

Julie Bittick discusses winning the AHA Distance Nationals’ 100-mile ride with Hondo JJ Noble Shiloh, who also earned Best Condition, and shares how efficient vet checks and lessons from the Gaucho Derby helped them succeed. Kristen from The Distance Depot shares rain-gear options for riders and horses, including waterproof coats, riding skirts, helmet brims, and rump rugs.

Plus, Karen's Endurance tip is on care in the days after the ride. Listen in...

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4060 – Show Notes and Links:

• HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton
• Title Sponsor: Farnam and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control
• Sponsor: The Distance Depot
• Guest: Todd Hezeau
• Guest: Julie Bittick
• AERC check out the AERC calendar!

Time Stamps:

02:00 - Karen's Adventures

08:44 - Endurance Tip

12:40 - Kristen from Distance Depot

18:00 - Todd Hezeau

32:44 - History

35:35 - Julie Bittick

We revisit some of Karen's amazing tips including the importance of knowing your horses vital signs, headlamps, packing for the vet check and hydration and electrolytes.

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4036 – Show Notes and Links:

• HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton
• AERC check out the AERC calendar!

Time Stamps:

01:30 - The importance of knowing your horses vital signs.

07:00 - Packing for the vet check.

11:15 - Headlamps

18:42 - Hydration and Electrolytes

Behind the scenes with Tevis production expert Brenna Sullivan to learn how they manage live-streaming from the rugged, remote Sierra Nevada mountains. Karen shares her challenging experience at the Tahoe Rim 50, followed by a comprehensive recap of the historic 70th Anniversary Tevis Cup, including top finisher highlights and milestones. Listen in….

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4016 – Show Notes and Links:

• HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton
• Title Sponsor: Farnam and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito Control
• Sponsor: The Distance Depot
• Guest: Brenna Sullivan, Behind the Scenes & Production Logistics at Tevis
• AERC check out the AERC calendar!

Time Stamps:

• 01:10 - Mongol Derby day 6 update
• 03:33 - Virtual Tevis team results
• 06:13 - Tahoe Rim 50 ride recap
• 09:32 - Nevada wildfires & Bug Fire
• 11:49 - Flooding risk after fires
• 13:02 - 2026 Endurance Worlds to Abu Dhabi
• 13:43 - Tevis stats, winners & breed notes
• 18:16 - Sheepskin seat covers (Distance Depot)
• 24:25 - Intro: Tevis webcast with Brenna
• 25:22 - How Tevis live coverage is produced
• 31:05 - Favorite Tevis stories
• 36:00 - Volunteering/spectating & show close