Old Dominion Endurance Ride, Promoting the Sport, Powerful Mindset, for May 12, 2026 by Farnam - Horses in the Morning

Diane Connolly, Old Dominion ride manager tells us about this year's ride in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Jamie Reid Ruff shares some tips on promoting the sport in your local community. Plus, Karen has some great thoughts on the mental game of endurance riding. Listen in...

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3948 – 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: Diane Connolly, AERC National Championship at Old Dominion
• Guest: Jamie Reid Ruff
• AERC check out the AERC calendar!

Time Stamps:

• 03:00 - Apollo’s rescue and rehab update
• 05:08 - Nutrition deep dive and supplements
• 10:04 - Mental game of endurance riding
• 17:00 - Old Dominion National Championship overview
• 19:54 - “Beast of the East” trail description
• 22:54 - Cavalry Award rules and challenges
• 25:57 - Base camp setup and ride-week activities
• 29:45 - Distance Depot fly masks & boots
• 35:18 - “Survival of endurance” with Jamie Ruff
• 40:38 - Horse cookies & old-school outreach ideas
• 51:42 - How to get started in endurance & closing remarks