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...
Jan 23, 2014 | Patti's Blog
Sponsored by the Western Chapter of the New York State Horse Council. Sunday, March 23rd 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Royalton Equine, 7735 Chestnut Ridge Road, Lockport, NY 14094 An indoor/un-mounted clinic to introduce you to the sport of Distance Riding — to include...
Jan 20, 2014 | Patti's Blog
Richard and I arrived at Daisy Haven Farm in southeast Pennsylvania, with a car full of boots, tools and old glue, plus two brains chock to the brim with questions. We were attending the final workshop day of four, so got introduced quickly to the other trimmers and...
