Now those interested in the sport of endurance riding can learn more about the sport through an inspiring collection of thoughtful articles and genuine first-person accounts written by riders immersed in the Endurance world.
Horse and rider on endurance trail
Learn more about the sport of endurance riding through an inspiring collection of thoughtful articles and genuine first-person accounts written by riders immersed in the Endurance world, now available free of charge.
The American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) has issued a new 16-page booklet titled Discover Endurance Riding, which is available now, free of charge upon request
Curated by the editor of Endurance News and illustrated with beautiful photography, the articles are evocative of each individual authorâs experiences â some are heartwarming, some will make you laugh, tear up or catch your breath with excitement, and they all have one thing in common â theyâll make you want to try your hand at endurance riding.
The articles in Discover Endurance Riding share a genuine tone, and span a variety of topics including how to get started in the sport, what to expect at your first ride and why endurance is an equestrian sport for everyone.
There are uplifting pieces like âFriends and Ride Partnersâ penned by 14-year old Ainsley Suskey, who along with her 76-year old mentor, Maxine Bernsdorf, set out together to beat the Midwest Region limited distance mileage record in 2014. Their epic journey truly demonstrates that endurance riding spans generations and knows no age limits in humans or in horses.
Another piece chronicles one AERC memberâs humbling experience in repeated attempts to complete the daunting Western States Trail Ride, or Tevis Cup, 100-mile ride in Northern California. And yet another tells the story of a woman who happened into endurance riding accidentally and then fell in love with a sport that ultimately changed her life.
âThe idea for creating this booklet was to make people read it and think, this sounds like something I want to do,â said Troy Smith, Endurance News editor. The endurance riding community is a welcoming one and they live by the mantra âendurance is for everyoneâ â this booklet serves to reinforce that notion and to invite all who are interested to learn more now.
Request a Copy of the Introduction to Endurance Booklet
To request a copy of the free Discover Endurance Riding booklet email the AERC national office at aerc@foothill.net, or phone 866-271-2372.
About the AERC
In addition to promoting the sport of endurance riding, the AERC encourages the use, protection, and development of equestrian trails, especially those with historic significance. Many special events of four to six consecutive days take place over historic trails, such as the Pony Express Trail, the Outlaw Trail, the Chief Joseph Trail, and the Lewis and Clark Trail.
The founding ride of endurance riding, the Western States Trail Ride or Tevis Cup, covers 100 miles of the famous Western States and Immigrant Trails over the Sierra Nevada Mountains. These rides promote awareness of the importance of trail preservation for future generations and foster an appreciation of our American heritage.
The American Endurance Ride Conference, established in 1972, is headquartered in Auburn, California, âThe Endurance Capital of the World.â For more information please visit us at www.aerc.org.