Oct 5, 2014 | Patti's Blog
Being an AERC Ride Manager has its challenges. Chiropractors from all over will soon be summoned as those who have taken it on nod in near-violent agreement. There are so many reasons we throw in the towel, permanently or temporarily, or contemplate doing so. Perhaps...
Jun 30, 2014 | Patti's Blog
To say that we have had some shoeing and booting challenges over the last year or two would be an epic understatement. We’ve been at the endurance (and horse!) game long enough to know that the path to success is nowhere near linear. If you add a few glued-on...
Feb 21, 2014 | Patti's Blog
Check them out! And huge thanks to Susan Garlinghouse and the Herreras for their efforts in getting these videoed, produced, edited and posted for all of the world to see. This was a massive effort and I, for one, am grateful for all they have done....
Feb 19, 2014 | Patti's Blog
AERC has a formal method for matching up new riders and mentors. The Mentor Program lists, by region, individuals who have considerable experience in our sport and have reached out to the Education Committee or their Regional Director to volunteer to mentor new...
Feb 16, 2014 | Patti's Blog
I find the lone wolves in our sport to be fascinating, but I am not one of them. From the get-go, I’ve relied on a whole army of people to help us succeed in distance riding with our horses. It takes a village to keep us going, an entire armada of individuals...
