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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 Saddle Do I Need for Endurance?
Choosing the right saddle for endurance is crucial for both you and your horse. Whether you go for a custom-made option or an off-the-shelf saddle, the fit is key to comfort and performance. My personal favourite is the Jeremy Rudge Endurance Saddle, which offers bespoke trees and innovative technology for ultimate comfort. You can order these saddles worldwide—feel free to reach out to discuss the perfect fit for you and your horse!
Bella Fricker
3 days ago6 min read


Ultimate Endurance Ride Packing Guide: How to Prepare Like a Pro for a One-Day Adventure!
Packing for an endurance ride? 🐎 Don't get caught out! Here's your ultimate checklist to keep you and your horse comfortable all day.
Bella Fricker
Mar 35 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


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


What to do if you horse goes lame at an endurance ride
It's never the ideal scenario. We'd all love it if our horses were 100% sound, 100% of the time. Unfortunately, very few horses have this ki
Bella Fricker
Sep 7, 20243 min read


Ending the Season on a High: Essential Tips for Endurance Riders
For those of us based in the UK, the season doesn't really have very long left 😥 and for me 2024 never really got going! Nonetheless, I do
Bella Fricker
Aug 30, 20245 min read


Fuelling the Endurance Rider: The Essential Guide to Riding and Recovering Well
Let's not pretend that endurance riding is easy for us as the rider. At top level you could be riding for 10hrs + in a day and we all know t
Bella Fricker
Aug 23, 20246 min read


How to Budget for Endurance Riding: A Comprehensive Guide
Endurance riding is a thrilling and rewarding equestrian sport, but it can also be quite costly (like anything involving horses to be...
Bella Fricker
Jun 15, 20247 min read


How to Set Realistic Goals for Endurance Riders
Setting realistic goals is a fundamental aspect of achieving success in any sport, and endurance riding is no exception. For endurance...
Bella Fricker
Jun 15, 20247 min read


The Science of Sports Drinks: What Works and What Doesn’t for Endurance Riders
When you're spending hours in the saddle, whether training for a 160km or even a 40km, hydration and nutrition become critical to your perfo
Bella Fricker
Jun 13, 20244 min read


Balancing Work, Life, and Riding
With a full-time job and four horses, I think I can safely say I really do understand how hard it is to fit everything in. I’m a reasonably
Bella Fricker
Jun 8, 20246 min read
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