Since 2013 the Endurance podcast focuses on the amazing sport of endurance riding. Hosted by a legend in the endurance world, Karen Chaton. Episodes include endurance riding tips, guests from all aspects of the sport and stories from the trail. The longest running podcast for the endurance world.
Latest episodes
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48 min
The Texas Rain Ride, AHA Distance Nationals and After Ride Care for October 13, 2026
Todd Hezeau recounts the rain and lightning soaked Trace Trails ride in Athens, Texas, where flooding forced officials to call the event at 43 miles; despite the conditions, his ma…
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24 min
Revisit Endurance Tips: Vital Signs, Headlamps, Packing and Hydration for September 8, 2026
We revisit some of Karen's amazing tips including the importance of knowing your horses vital signs, headlamps, packing for the vet check and hydration and electrolytes.HORSES IN T…
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40 min
Behind the Scenes at Tevis, Tahoe Rim 50 and Seat Savers for August 11, 2026 by Endure Gold
Behind the scenes with Tevis production expert Brenna Sullivan to learn how they manage live-streaming from the rugged, remote Sierra Nevada mountains. Karen shares her challenging…
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40 min
Behind the Scenes at Tevis, Tahoe Rim 50 and Seat Savers by Endure Gold
Behind the scenes with Tevis production expert Brenna Sullivan to learn how they manage live-streaming from the rugged, remote Sierra Nevada mountains. Karen shares her challenging…
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44 min
Tevis Stats, Drones and Mom and Daughter Riding Together
We explore the latest Tevis Cup statistics and talk affordable heart rate monitors. We are joined by mother-daughter duo Bridget and Chelsea Helms, who discuss their inspiring jour…
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44 min
Arabian Horses, 40,000 Miles and Post Ride Recovery for June 9, 2026 By Endure Gold
We celebrate Karen’s recent 50‑mile NASDAR ride, where she topped 40,000 AERC lifetime miles, and dig into how endurance riding has evolved with better vet care, gear, and a strong…
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54 min
Old Dominion Endurance Ride, Promoting the Sport, Powerful Mindset, for May 12, 2026 by Farnam
Diane Connolly, Old Dominion ride manager tells us about this year's ride in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Jamie Reid Ruff shares some tips on promoting the sport…
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55 min
Endurance Rider AP & Jeepers’ Journey to Their 1st Tevis, by Farnam for April 14, 2026
Film Animator & equestrian AP Davis shares how she and her horse Jeepers are getting ready for their first Tevis. Karen shares some pointers on getting organized for vet checks. Li…
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48 min
Gaucho Derby Rider Julie Bittick and Sweetwater for March 10, 2026
Endurance rider Julie Bittick discuses her successful, grueling 500 km Gaucho Derby race through Patagonia, Argentina. Plus, a practical Endurance Tip on making "Sweetwater" for yo…
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29 min
Endurance Tips: Keeping Motivated, Vitals, Ride Times for February 10, 2026
In this revisit we bring you three Endurance Rider tips from Karen. Keeping motivated during the winter, your horses vital signs and calculating ride times and speeds. Listen in...…
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53 min
Endurance Beginner Clinic and Gaucho Derby for January 13, 2026 - Horses in the Morning
Endurance news, including Karen's latest horse updates and tech gadgets, plus a riding tip on securing saddle packs. Two guests: April Lauren from SEDRA to discuss their beginner-f…
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53 min
Endurance Beginner Clinic and Gaucho Derby for January 13, 2026
Endurance news, including Karen's latest horse updates and tech gadgets, plus a riding tip on securing saddle packs. Two guests: April Lauren from SEDRA to discuss their beginner-f…
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1 h 24
Guess the Endurance Acronym, Mongol Derby Bid, for December 9, 2025
Karen Chaton is joined by Patti Stedman to tell us just about everything we need to know to get through our first Endurance ride. Heather ‘Flash’ Accardo talks about her preparatio…
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1 h 03
Endurance Convention, Garmin Venu X1 Review and Best Conditioned for November 11, 2025
Karen Chaton catches us up on their latest "Adventures," including her completion of two back-to-back 50-mile rides at the Red Rock Rumble and LTH Octoberfest, where her horse Jovi…
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45 min
Teaching Horse Camping, Rain Gear, Virginia City 100 for October 14, 2025 by The Arabian Horse Association
In this endurance episode Karen guides us through training for camping at endurance rides. Plus we talk rain gear with Distance Depot and meet the winner of the Virginia City 100,…
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51 min
Endurance: Packing for Vet Check and AHA Endurance Champ Nicole Wertz for September 9, 2025 by Arabian Horse A…
In this endurance episode Karen guides you through what to pack and not pack for a vet check. 2025 AHA Endurance Championship winner Nicole Wertz tells us all about her amazing rid…
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48 min
Tevis 1st Timer Finishes in Style, Big South Fork, by Arabian Horse Association
Canadian rider Rachel Gobbels talks about the challenges and rewards of entering, and finishing, her first Tevis on her Arabian Horse Patrova ARA. Big South Fork Endurance Ride co-…
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50 min
Tevis Day with Two First Timers for July 8, 2025 by Arabian Horse Association
Tevis Day on the Endurance Rider podcast. We look at the stats Karen put together for Saturday's 2025 Tevis Cup and we meet two first time Tevis Cup riders, Rachel Gobbels and Ari…
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38 min
Endurance Day: Horse Signals, Hat Creek and Bad Feet for June 10, 2025 by Arabian Horse Association
Karen reviews the Fi Tracker and goes over the Ten Horse Signals to Watch for During an Endurance Ride. Plus, Cyd Fairbanks tells us all about the Hat Creek Hustle Ride in Northern…
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54 min
Endurance at Older Ages, Extruded Feed and Trail Manners for May 13, 2025 by The Arabian Horse Association
Karen shares her experience at the High Desert 50 ride, offers tips for trail etiquette and safety, and Diane Whitlock about her experience as an older rider transitioning to long-…