Ep3 - Turn Your Off-Season Into an Unfair Advantage
Endurance Riding Optimized: Horse & Rider Readiness for the Long GameShow Notes
Transform your endurance riding off-season into an unfair advantage! In this episode, learn practical ways to maximize downtime through smart maintenance, targeted problem-solving, and creative approaches to horse training. Host Tamara Baysinger shares tips on cold-weather riding gear, night riding techniques, and how to build mental toughness so you can turn the off-season into your secret weapon for endurance riding success. FULL SHOW NOTES at https://thesweatyequestrian.com/episode3/
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