For those of you that do not know what endurance is, i will explain shortly as good as im capable.
Endurance is sort of a marathon but on your horse, you have different classes in which you can start. The shortest route is 39 km. and the longest is 160 km (National / International Championship). With this sport it's all about your horse, you and your surroundings. The heart rate of the horse has to stay under 60, a vet is going to measure it before you will start the route. When your halfway your route they are going to check the horse's hart rate again, if it's above 60 you get penalty time and you can continue your route if the heart rate has decreased below 60. At the finish you have to wash your horse, so it doesn't get a too high heart rate and the vet is going to measure him again. If the heart rate is below 60 then you are approved and if you have the fastest time, you win. If the heart rate is too high and after a few minutes it's still too high, you are disqualified.
The horses they use mostly for this sport are arabics, but i am going to compete with my irish cob. I think she will do great, because she always keeps going.
Im going to start training on Wednesday and i'll keep you updated on the progresses i will make.
Thank you for reading!
xoxo Anne
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