We've got you covered! Loads of help available for you, something for everyone.You might just want to listen to a webinar one evening, or follow a number of them. But it could also be you want more structural help via one of the endurance coaching courses on our website. Let me start with what we have to offer webinar wise: Keep an eye on...
STARTING WITH ENDURANCE When you become a (free) member of the groen Equestrian Endurance community (just sign up via this tab: Become a free member or log in if you have subscribed before) you can view a lot of free content:Information about Esther Groen and all her horsesIntro's for all the series in the libraryInformation about the "Enduran...
I was reminded of this phrase in a chat with an endurance friend recently, don't dive before you can swim, or perhaps in horse riding terms: Don't gallop before you can walk. Some might want that 100 miler, some might want "that special ride" and some want to win the biggest races. Big goals are amazing, but often there i...
Now the schools have started again, the structure of "normal" life has started once more. And what better time for us to do some "studying" as well? In my coaching I often get asked about heartrate monitors, which one to use and how to use them. They can be a super tool to aid your training so that's why I will start with 2 webinars...
It is January in the UK, and many (as am I) are looking forward to the rides and competitions ahead. We all have an idea in our head what we want out of our season, but have we actually prepared for it? And if we have, have we really and honestly looked if our goal is feasible and what we should do (or sometimes even harder, what we have...
Through centuries and cultures, wintertime is seen as a period to reflect. To look back at the year behind you and to look forward to see what is potentially upcoming. Many of us had a few tough years, but we all hope next year will be a bit easier, or at least a little less unpredictable. Like many of you, I am reflecting as well. About last seaso...
This video tells you all you can expect about series 3: Training principles for endurance. It is the theoretical framework for training, but I promise you I will not make it more scientific than I need to be. My whole method of getting your horse fit is based on training and exercise physiology but translated into my easier and palatable...
There are many factors besides the horse that need our attention when we prepare our upcoming season. Rider, crew, transport and other support (perhaps even finances and time constraints…) We as riders need to be fit enough, and physically able to compete without being in the way of our horse. But mentally we also need to cope with the challenges a...
There are many factors besides the horse that need our attention when we prepare our upcoming season. Rider, crew, transport and other support (perhaps even finances and time constraints…) We as riders need to be fit enough, and physically able to compete without being in the way of our horse. But mentally we also need to cope with the challenges a...
DID YOU KNOW.... ... that you can buy separate parts of the "Endurance Step by Step"online coaching course! So if you want to pick and choose that's possible.For now we have series 1 (Preparing your upcoming season) available as a separate purchase. All the others will become available soon as well. Some of the tutorials out of the series wil...
Thunderbirds are go! Yes! It is finally time to launch the online endurance coaching course on the website!An all-new and innovative formula to help everyone wanting to do or doing endurance with loads of tutorials AND personal help. Suitable for anyone, anywhere in the world, with any type of horse and any type of experience or am...
This is the second tutorial in the introductory series "Starting with endurance" called: Which horses can do endurance?Perhaps this is the first tutorial you see. In that case I would like to welcome you to Groen Equestrian endurance coaching and I hope you will explore the rest of the member section to see what's available. The GE ...
This is the fourth tutorial in the free introductory series "Starting with endurance" called: I want to start to do endurance with my adult horse Most people have a horse that they ride/hack/compete and decide to try endurance. So they have a go with a horse that has some (or a lot) of basic fitness. Be warned! Endurance is highly addict...
This is the fifth tutorial in the free introductory "Starting with endurance" series called: I want to start to do endurance with my young horse When you have done some endurance with a mature horse you might want to buy a youngster especially for it. Or you might have a youngster you would like to try in endurance without having previou...
