LINKS
We have included these links to related websites in the hope they contain useful or interesting information and resources. If you are a webmaster and have a web site that you think is relevant, please see scroll down to the bottom of the page for link information and instructions.
Training information
Animal Health Trust: two fact sheets on “ Endurance Riding - Applying the Science”
1. THE HEART AND THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM: see Fact sheet 9
2. FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES see Fact sheet 9a
Articles about Cardio performance and training with heart rate monitors from the Polar Heart rate monitor website.
Article on “Conditioning your horse for athletic events” from the Illini Horsenet
The Ontario Competitive Trail Riding Association has a number of excellent articles on its website – well worth a read, even if some information not specific to the UK.
Nutrition
Article on “Managing Nutrition in the Endurance Horse”
Other
The National Bridleroute Network aims to develop a linked network of long distance bridleways across the UK. Check out routes near to you.
 Find a ford! |
Fords: So your horse doesn’t like water? Here’s a great guide (actually aimed at drivers) to UK fords, watersplashes and tidal roads – find one near you to practice in!
If you want to learn about your horse’s ancestors, why not try looking them up on the All Breeds Pedigree Database
Maybe you have an Arab? Then check out the new Arab Horse Society website, including great watercolours by Peter Upton.
The Long Rider’s Guild. Get inspiration from people who have done really long rides. Also a source of hard to find equestrian travel books.
There is a new Bridleways Petition on the government website. If you wish to add your name to it please go to http://petition.pm.gov.uk/publicbridleways
Looking for something to do besides Endurance? Why not try a bit of simple Dressage – enter competitions where you don't have to travel. See www.interdressage.com for details
