When did you last challenge yourself to do something new or scary? For me the big challenge was always trying a 160km... And then another one to see if it wasn't a fluke. And then see if I could do more, like the European Championships in 2019. Covid was a big break, and to be honest, I've never really came back from that. My fitness levels took a ...

How is it the 1st of September already! This season has flown by, or should I say "evaporated". It's been hard and hot. And many of you will have had a similar lack of grass and that for the 2nd year in a row.It is quite a worry. But we finally have had rain, everything has softened up and is starting to get greener again.A great time to have ...

Groen Equestrian invites you to take part in a new (FREE!) partnership challenge from 1 to 9 November 2025 that encourages you to deepen your connection with your horse—no matter your discipline. Whether you are passionate about endurance, dressage, jumping, team chasing, eventing, or simply enjoy hacking, everyone is welcome to join the exper...

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...

This a perfect time to sign up for one of the 2 endurance coaching courses Groen Equestrian has to offer to get ready for you new upcoming endurance season. Yes 2 courses!Besides the year long course Endurance: Step by Step" we now also offer the 4 month (extension possible) course "Endurance: train smarter not harder"Have a look at this video in w...

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...