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Tom Bowling Passes Away
On 11/17/24, AERC lost a family member who fought a tough battle with Parkinson’s after a stroke several years ago.
For those who knew Tom Bowling, past AERC director for many years, 2000 mile XP rider, founder of Pioneer rides in 1982 as ride manager of historic 200 mile multi day Capitol to Capitol ride, Western States 50 and original manager of Camp Far West Endurance Rides, Nevada Endurance Driving Association founding member and member and friend of Nevada All State Trail Riders. Beloved friend to many, he changed the lives of many for the better.
Husband to Nadine for over 53 years and father to Wendy, Holly, Shawn Bowling, Tiffany and grandpa to Kaitlyn, Shelby, Brett, Nick, Jack, Ryder Bowling, Levi and great grandpa to Kaitlyn’s three boys and Shelby’s three girls and father in law to Aaron, Shane, Lisa, and Matt and a mentor to many.
He is missed dearly and for any who’d like to remember him you are welcome to attend a celebration of his life on Friday December 13 at 1pm in Newcastle, California.
2024 September's Horses in the Morning Endurance Podcast
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Poop Week and Endurance: Dung Beetles and The Alchemy of Horses for September 10, 2024 by Poseidon Animal Health – HORSES IN THE MORNING
by Ashley Winch | Sep 10, 2024
We start the show with Poop Week, by Poseidon Animal Health, and a discussion on the importance of Dung Beetles. Then we transition to Endurance with author and Endurance Rider Donna Snyder Smith and her new book “The Alchemy of Horses: A Journey of Self-Healing”. Listen in...
https://www.horseradionetwork.com/2024/09/poop-week-and-endurance-dung-beetles-and-the-alchemy-of-horses-for-september-10-2024-by-poseidon-animal-health-horses-in-the-morning/
Broxton Bridge photos - Becky Pearman
2024 Broxton Bridge Endurance ride photos in South Carolina by Becky
Pearman:
https://beckypearman.smugmug.com/Other/Endurance-2024/Broxton-Bridge-November
Del Black 1933-2024
March 10, 1933 - Nov. 11, 2024
Marian Adella “Del” Black passed away Nov. 11, 2024, at the age of 91. Del was born at her parents’ home on March 10, 1933. She and her sisters grew up on the family farm along the Greybull River and began their education at the Gould School.
Shortly after graduating from Basin High School in 1951, Del married Tom Black. They enjoyed more than 72 years of adventures together.
There was nothing Del enjoyed more than the great outdoors! She found beauty in the badlands, the desert, and the Big Horn Mountains. Tom and Del made memories and friends wherever they traveled. For some years they made a home near Sells, Ariz., and enjoyed exploring the land and culture of the Tohono O’odham Nation.
Del was a homemaker, but true to her roots, she worked seasonal agricultural jobs including weighing barley for Coors, driving beet truck, working at the dairy and delivering fertilizer. She loved playing cards, decorating her home inside and out and spending time with friends. She was an accomplished endurance horse rider, earning standings in the Mountain Region Endurance Program.
Del was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Black; parents, Victor and Ada Boelens; sister, Dolores Dace; and infant daughter, Lori Black.
Del is survived by daughters, Donna (Mike) Steckel of Taylor, Neb., Jeri (Joel) Farber of Thermopolis, and Wendy (Ross) Henderson of Greybull; sisters Carolyn Walton of Greybull and Vicki (Randy) Smith of Littleton, Colo.; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren with one more due in January.
Del was loved by many. We will miss her grace and class. In lieu of flowers please share a story of your time with Tom and Del. A celebration of their lives will be planned for next year. Donations in memory of Del Black may be directed to Stillwater Hospice of Northern Wyoming, 210 North Bent Street, Powell, WY 82435.
France: Carla Mosti’s Endurance Joy with ‘Flying’ Gino
FEI.org - Full Story
11 November 2024
Words by Stacey Stearns
Images by Oreste Testa
The French talent wants to build on a glorious victory...
A triumphant Carla Mosti felt like she was “flying” on Gino D’Armani as they soared across the finish line to take gold at the 120km FEI Endurance European Championship for Young Riders & Juniors in Arborea (ITA) in September.
The victory was even sweeter for the 19-year-old French rider because of the special relationship she has built with her family’s eight-year-old gelding. Added to that was the feeling that all her hard work had paid off, and that her family and friends’ support and encouragement had been vindicated.
“I was filled with emotions when I won, joy – crying, pride, happy; I jumped into the arms of my loved ones,” Carla said.
“Gino was born at home, he is the first foal of Djalila du Porche, who belongs to us. He is a delicate horse; in his early days he was quite complicated. Gino is very sensitive and attentive to the slightest noise. He has very good cardiac recovery, is very generous, and a fighter...”
Read more here:
https://www.fei.org/stories/sport/endurance/carla-mosti-flying-gino-darmani
UAE: Magic Glenn Torque fires MRM Stables to win in season-opening DIEC ride
GulfToday.ae - Full Article
November 10 2024
Gulf Today, Staff Reporter
The 2024-25 Dubai Endurance season got underway at Dubai International Endurance City with a healthy dose of excitement as MRM Stables seized the spot after claiming the campaign-opening Seeh Al Salam Endurance Challenge by a mere second courtesy of star rider Saif Ahmed Al Mazrouei, who delivered aboard Magic Glenn Torque.
Organised by Dubai Equestrian Club, the 119-km four loop ride witnessed stiff competition from all the major stables involved in endurance riding in the UAE, with a total of 119 rider-horse pairings venturing into the sands of the Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve.
And it was Al Mazrouei and his 13-year-old companion who won with a consistent approach that witnessed them stay close to the top of an evolving leaderboard. The pair posted a time of four hours, 12 minutes and 16 seconds (4:12:16), which was a mere second quicker than the 4:12:17 recorded by F3-1 Stables pair of Hamad Humaid Al Tamimi and 765 Sargon, even as third placed F3 Stables pair of Rashed Mohammed Al Mehairi and A’Bandom’s Rockabilly cantered in third a further 26 seconds behind in 4:12:43...
Read more here:
https://www.gulftoday.ae/sport/2024/11/10/magic-glenn-torque-fires-mrm-stables-to-win-in-season-opening-diec-ride'
Lancaster horse rider escaped wild dogs and more during the Mongol Derby, the world's toughest horse race
LancasterOnline.com - Full Story
MIKE ANDRELCZYK | For LNP and LancasterOnline Nov 7, 2024
The morning of her 38th birthday, Sarah Delia woke up with a headache.
The day before, Delia was bucked off a semiwild Naadam racehorse. It bolted away, leaving her alone to wander the eerily quiet, but blazing hot, Mongolian steppe.
That happened on day 4 of a grueling, intense 10-day competition called the Mongol Derby — billed as the longest and toughest horse race in the world.
Delia, who moved to Lancaster in 2017, grew up riding horses competitively in Tennessee but stopped riding for 17 years. She traded horseshoes for long-distance running shoes, attended law school and embarked on a career as an attorney specializing in corporate and commercial litigation for the law firm McCarter & English.
Lately, Delia had spent more time in an office chair than in a saddle. But then she read Laura Prior-Palmer’s 2019 memoir “Rough Magic: Riding the World’s Loneliest Horse Race.” The book tracks Prior-Palmer’s experience in the Mongol Derby, an annual 620-mile adventure horse race that traces the route of Genghis Khan’s horse messengers across the Mongolian steppe.
Suddenly, Delia felt the urge to get back in the saddle.
“It got under my skin,” Delia said. “Go big or go home, right?”...
Read more here:
https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/lancaster-horse-rider-escaped-wild-dogs-and-more-during-the-mongol-derby-the-worlds-toughest/article_211c67d6-9c7e-11ef-8241-637e082bf34c.html
The 2025 Gaucho Derby Academy is back
Equestrianists.com
Patagonia - January 22nd to 29th 2025
$5500
The Gaucho Derby is one of the world’s toughest horse races. This Academy is your gateway to the start line.
During a packed week in the Patagonian Wilderness you’ll tackle a navigation ride, a race day simulation and overnight wilderness ride, then team up with the local Gauchos to find and round up 150+ wild horses.
Our team of international race managers, medics, vets and Gauchos will teach you a bespoke set of skills while you train on horseback in the world’s most spectacular classroom. Evenings are spent at the Estancia around the fire drinking Malbec learning about the culture and history of this incredible region.
If you’re already signed up, thinking about taking on the Gaucho or Mongol Derby or just curious, this is the perfect introduction to The Equestrianists World Series.
Find out more here:
https://equestrianists.com/guides/gaucho-derby-academy/
Biltmore to host 2025 AERC National and Young Rider Championships
AERC.org
The spectacular Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, has been approved by the AERC Board of Directors as the 2025 AERC National Championship and Young Rider Championship location. Cheryl Newman will serve as ride manager, with a full complement of experienced veterinarians, volunteers, and and Biltmore staff on hand to ensure an awesome event.
Hurricane Helene cleanup is well underway, according to https://www.biltmore.com/, and the trails and grounds will be in great shape for the whirlwind of rides on May 2 and 3, 2025. Attendees will also be able to enjoy clinics and vendors, up to four days of camping, and Biltmore Estate activities. Make the event your spring vacation with family and friends!
As for the rides, the focus is on the two National Championship rides and the Young Rider Championship (qualifications apply), but there will be multiple options for all levels of riders (check out the Ride Calendar at https://aerc.org/calendar/ for details):
2025 AERC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Friday, May 2: 50
Saturday, May 3: 100 (FEI offered)
2025 AERC YOUNG RIDER CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday, May 3: 75 (FEI offered)
2025 BILTMORE OPEN CHALLENGE – OPEN RIDES
Friday, May 2: 25, 50
Saturday, May 3: 30, 55, 75 (FEI offered), 100 (FEI offered)
Make plans now to experience the AERC National Championships at the Biltmore Estate. Be sure to watch for Endurance News articles and visit Biltmore.com as the ride dates approach.
Can a human overtake a horse in a long-distance race? Here’s the theory.
TheManual.com - Full Article
The Man Vs. Horse Marathon has continued since the 1980's — Have there been any winners?
By Steph Green
November 1, 2024 12:48PM
Horses can sprint fast with their powerful leg muscles. Picture a wild horse galloping through an open field with the wind in their mane. You might wonder, can a human overtake a horse? The answer is yes. A paleoanthropologist has a theory to explain the evolutionary adaptations that allow humans to build endurance and run long distances without stopping.
Man Vs. Horse Marathon
The race began following a debate over a few pints in a British pub in 1980. The first person to overtake a horse on foot and win the race was Welsh marathoner Huw Lobb, who took the title in 2004. The course is a little shorter than a traditional marathon at 22 miles over rougher terrain, and Huw Lobb completed the race in 2 hours, 5 minutes, and 19 seconds, leaving the riders on horseback behind him. He won the prize fund of £25,000. Three years later, German participant Florian Holginger crossed the finish line 11 minutes before the first horse. John Parkinson from the UK was just one minute behind him. Those who had bet on the horses were surprised and less enthused by these human victories...
Read the rest here:
https://www.themanual.com/fitness/can-a-human-overtake-a-horse-in-a-long-distance-race/
Australian Endurance rider earns a ‘buckle’
MidlandExpress.com.au - Full Article
By Bill West
29/10/2024
Lauriston resident Russell Robinson is thrilled to have achieved his burning ambition of earning a much sought-after silver buckle in the 2024 Quilty Cup (Australian championships) over 160 kilometres.
The 71-year-old horse enthusiast describes endurance riding as “very addictive”.
“I’ve always loved horses … they get you through life … I was never much good at sport when I was young,” he said.
“I’ve only been doing it (endurance riding) for around 25 years, largely competing all over Victoria.”
Russell said the Tom Quilty Cup was the pinnacle of endurance racing in Australia, conducted by the Australian Endurance Riders Association Inc...
Read more here:
https://midlandexpress.com.au/sports/2024/10/29/russell-robinson-achieves-silver-buckle-in-the-2024-quilty-cup/
Trick or Trot photos by Steve Bradley
2024 Trick Or Trot Endurance ride photos in Idaho by Steve Bradley:
https://stevesphoto.smugmug.com/2024-Endurance-ride
Jerry L. Fruth 1940-2024
CourierPress.com
Jerry L Fruth of Evansville Indiana former Posey County resident of Wadesville IN passed away Thursday October 24th, 2024. He was born on February 14, 1940, in Napoleon, Ohio to the late Orville & Doris (Rogalski) Fruth.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, and sister Judith (Fruth) Freiburger.
Jerry attended Napoleon Grade School & High School in Ohio. He was in high school drama work and in one play, “Born Yesterday”, with the Little Theatre Group, home of fine theatrical productions in the Fort Knox area. Jerry attended Ohio University for a few years and then enlisted in the United States Army. He was an NCO and Drill Sergeant for 6 years and a very proud veteran of the United States of America. Jerry was an entrepreneur, real estate developer and President of P47, LLC. Jerry’s passions included playing polo in his years after the Army and anything to do with the horses.
He loved riding his horses in the sport of endurance riding with the organization (AERC) American Endurance Ride Conference for 15 years with his wife (Diane) and son (Ryan). Two of his favorites were Abba Peavine a gelding a.k.a barn name “Red”, and a stallion Jabask Knight a.k.a barn name “Irene”. Jerry and Diane were Ride Managers of the LBL Express rides held at Land Between the Lakes 2002-2007.They also managed Endurance Rides in Indiana and one in California...
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An ‘indomitable will’ and great love for his sport: farewell to top Irish horse aged 29
Horseandhound.co.uk - Full Article
Eleanor Jones 26
October, 2024
The owner of the top endurance horse J St Jake has paid tribute to his “indomitable will” and love of his sport after his death aged 29.
In 18 consecutive seasons, Jake and Helen McFarland represented Ireland over some of the toughest rides there and in Britain. They completed 19 160km/100-mile rides, Jake’s last at the age of 24. Among their most notable achievements were winning the Scottish and northern championships and a premier award at the Golden Horseshoe Ride.
Helen told H&H she bought 14.2hh Jake, who was by an Arab stallion and out of a traditional Connemara mare, when he was seven...
Read the rest here:
https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/farewell-to-top-horse-j-st-jake-aged-29-876035
Managing Gastric Ulcers: What the Research Says
HorseSport.com - Full Article
A look at some of the causes and management strategies, including omeprazole (Gastroguard, Ulcerguard) and esomeprazole (Nexium).
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, PhD. | August 21, 2024
Research into drugs, therapies and nutritional management of equine ulcers is ongoing, and new information is being published monthly. One of the biggest changes to the area of ulcer management is the distinction of Equine Squamous Gastric ulcers (ESGD) that occur in the upper, less protected region of the stomach, and Equine Glandular Gastric ulcers (EGGD), those that occur in the glandular region. By recognizing the types, and causative factors, we can be more accurate in management.
Squamous ulcers occur in the squamous area, that is above the margo plicatus, where there is little to no mucous or protection against stomach acids. Ulcers occur here generally when there is a “splashing” of acid from the lower part of the stomach, which can happen with exercise (when the abdominal muscles constrict on the stomach) or when there is less of a physical barrier between the acidic liquid and the squamous mucosa, both of which can be made worse by an exaggerated acidic environment.
Glandular ulcers occur in the areas of the lower stomach, where glands secrete acids, but where there is normally extensive mucous protection. With these ulcers, both increased acidity and reduced mucous production may contribute to ulcer development...
Read more here:
https://horsesport.com/magazine/health/managing-gastric-ulcers-what-the-research-says/?vgo_ee=tBUEFg6jEYfCa5KTKAmExtuupbxa1tcg3eiP9TX2uzBrKauLjRjX%3ARx%2FSl%2BvGEq%2Fyqla5%2BHfbzGL0x4rknYEa
Tom Quilty Gold Cup 2024 - Ashley Wingert
October 21, 2024by Ashley Wingert
Third time was a charm for “iconic buckle 100-milers” with an attempt at both Virginia City and Tevis in the past, but apparently I had to go overseas to begin my 100-mile buckle collection with a finish of Australia’s premiere, national championship ride, the Tom Quilty Gold Cup.
How do I even begin to put into words my dream ride at the Tom Quilty? 20 years ago, I got my first real taste of endurance while on vacation in Australia when Dad and I did a bush-n-beach adventure tour weekend with an endurance rider who used his endurance horses for the tours. It got both of us hooked on good Arabian horses and wanting to dive into the sport of endurance, and then later that summer I ended crewing at the Tevis Cup for the first time, which solidified my love of the sport.
Fast forward 20 years and I found myself back in Australia, toeing the midnight start line of the Tom Quilty...
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‘He’s a bit famous’ – rescue pony steps in to help young rider take Great Britain national title
West End Photography
Horseandhound.co.uk - Full Article
Eleanor Jones
6 October, 2024 19:21
A rescued pony stepped in at the last minute to help a young rider to a dream win in the national para endurance championship.
Alfie-Jay Errington won the 23km Endurance GB Emerald Championship with Redwings Milky Way, a 20-year-old Welsh pony who has been taking part in endurance rides for over a decade with his rehomers Niamh and Sarah Richardson.
“Niamh Richardson, 16, and her mum Sarah were attending the Lion’s Tail Endurance Ride in Leicestershire on 24 September when they heard that Alfie-Jay was sadly unable to take part in Endurance GB’s para endurance national championships because his pony was lame,” a spokesperson for Redwings said.
“Not wanting Alfie to miss his shot at the championship, Niamh offered Alfie the ride on Redwings Milky Way...”
Read more here:
https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/rescue-pony-steps-in-help-young-rider-national-title-873900
Hunting for Bigfoot photos - Jessica Jones
2024 Hunting for Bigfoot photos in Mississippi by Jessica Jones,
Unbridled Imagery:
https://www.unbridledimagery.com/sytist/events/endurance-races/2024-hunting-for-bigfoot/