Posts Tagged by greenbean guide
Monday Media Q: 50 or LD first?
| January 9, 2017 | Posted by Melinda under Equine Endurance |
Sometimes I see a great question on social media that already has so many responses that I feel like adding my voice to the thread isn’t worth it, or I have so much to say that it doesn’t fit into a comment. For those questions that I think are especially interesting or important, I’m going […] more
AERC Pull Codes
| December 21, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Equine Endurance |
I see a lot of people confused about rider option pulls and when they can be used in AERC rides. I decided to create an info graphic to help visualize how the rider option works. The bottom line for a rider option is that the horse HAS to be judged as fit to […] more
50 things to know before your first 50 mile endurance ride
| December 4, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Equine Endurance, Most Popular |
Fifty miles involves a little more homework and preparation than an LD, but it’s worth it. Here we covered the 25 things you needed to know before doing your first LD ride. Now here’s 25 more things to get you to your first 50 miles. Oct 2019 update: This post is now included in my […] more
Keep it simple
| November 26, 2016 | Posted by Melinda under Gear |
When I’ve vetted rides it is hard not to notice that the riders with the most simple tack set ups without a million things hanging off of them, their horse, and their saddle are the most relaxed riders who seem to be enjoying the ride the most. It was part of some key 100 mile […] more
25 Things to know before your first 25 mile LD ride
| June 26, 2015 | Posted by Melinda under Equine Endurance, Most Popular |
Heading off to your first LD of 25 miles or more? Feeling a bit nervous? Relax! Here’s 25 of the essential must-knows before (and after) pulling into ridecamp. U Oct 2019 update: This post is now included in my book “Go Ride Far.” I’m leaving this post up on the blog in its entirety, […] more
Unfinished business
| January 12, 2015 | Posted by Melinda under Equine Endurance, Most Popular |
Sometime in high school (I think) I started working on a cross-stitch project. A LONG time later (umm…maybe 15 years or so?) this is what it looked like: Half finished, even though there was some concentrated, big (sporadic) pushes over the years. With national boards behind me and more downtime on my hands I’ve been […] more
Reader question: Hydration parameters
| October 30, 2014 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Sometimes I get a question from a reader or friend that is too good of a question not to share more broadly with you, My Dear Reader. What makes a good question? Sometimes it’s because it’s a subject I’m particularly passionate about, sometimes it’s a question I get frequently, and sometimes it’s a question that […] more
