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Welcome to my blog, your go-to resource for everything endurance riding and horse care. Here, I share insights, tips, and personal experiences from my journey as an endurance rider. Whether you're looking for advice on conditioning, nutrition, or how to improve your performance in long-distance events, you’ll find helpful, informative content designed to support both you and your horse.
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What to Expect from the Zigulì FEI Endurance European Championship 2025
The Zigulì FEI Endurance European Championship 2025 is back in Castiglione del Lago, Italy, after 24 years! Riders will face a tough 160km race across scenic hills and villages. Get ready for an exciting week of competition, from the opening ceremony to the closing awards.
Bella Fricker
1 day ago4 min read
Ride report: Cannock Chase
After 19 months, I finally completed my first successful endurance ride! After setbacks and doubts, Chip and I conquered 32km at Cannock!
Bella Fricker
Mar 245 min read
Why I Use Wool Endurance Pads – A Guide for Beginners
Wool endurance pads: moisture-wicking, pressure-relieving, and built to last! Learn why I’ve used them for 15 years. 🐎 Read more!
Bella Fricker
Feb 203 min read
My rage against winter and what I'm going to do about it
Winter rage is real! Mud, DIY disasters & haylage hikes—my summer mission? Survival prep for next year!
Bella Fricker
Feb 205 min read
A ride (of sorts!) - JOY
Finally something to blog about! Truth be told the winter has been getting me down. The mud has been relentless, my wellies have been...
Bella Fricker
Feb 175 min read
2025 starting with a set back
Despite setbacks with Raine & my ankle, we're tackling challenges head-on! From physio sessions to groundwork, here's to progress in 2025!
Bella Fricker
Jan 56 min read
2025 season planning
It's just November and the 2024 season only just officially ended... But let's focus on something altogether more exciting and motivating -
Bella Fricker
Nov 3, 20244 min read
A broken ankle but progress all the same
Where to begin with this one. It's been a few weeks since I last blogged about home life as there has been far more exciting things going on
Bella Fricker
Oct 6, 20246 min read
Crewing at the World Championships
feel so grateful to have been part of it and get so close to so many of my idols. Just being there and absorbing everything going on around
Bella Fricker
Sep 24, 202411 min read
France dominate at the Worlds - in more ways than you first thought
Well, well, well, quelle surprise, the French medalled. And not only did they take home team Gold but they also secured the individual Bronz
Bella Fricker
Sep 11, 202410 min read
Which country will win a team medal in Monpazier?
It’s important not to forget that many nations know that they don’t have individual medal contenders but with some consistent riding they ca
Bella Fricker
Aug 27, 20244 min read
Monpazier Predictions
What's going to happen at the endurance World Championships in Monpazier 2024? My predictions based on a LOT of data points...
Bella Fricker
Aug 27, 20245 min read
Previous World Championships
As part of my fact gathering for Monpazier, it seemed logical to me to then review the data from the previous three world championships too.
Bella Fricker
Aug 27, 20243 min read
Monpazier Fact File
Heading to Monpazier for the endurance World Championships in 2024 - you'll want to read this!
Bella Fricker
Aug 27, 20245 min read
Despondent 21/08/24
I promise this whole blog isn’t going to be a woe me situation but I am going to start it feeling at least a little bit sorry for myself.
Bella Fricker
Aug 21, 20246 min read
Chip’s Test Results - 27/07/24
If you read the previous blog , you’ll know why I decided to test Chip for PPID (Cushing’s). On Monday the vet came and took his bloods...
Bella Fricker
Jul 27, 20244 min read
Holiday blues - 18/07/24
I'm just back from my first holiday in 6 years! In fact, this is the first time I've been away from my horses for so long since I was...
Bella Fricker
Jul 18, 20247 min read
Physio & life update - 01/07/24
Despite not having endurance rides on the immediate agenda I have been quite busy with all of the horses and have been finding a good sense
Bella Fricker
Jul 2, 20246 min read
Race report: Lavenham
My first (and maybe last?) race of the year for Chip? My 2024 season hasn't got off to the best start and in this I know that I am...
Bella Fricker
Jun 24, 202412 min read
Osteo Report: 24/06/24
After the disappointment of Lavenham I felt like I had quite a lot riding on this osteo visit....
Bella Fricker
Jun 24, 20243 min read
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