I'll let you think on that question for a moment, and while you are thinking about the type of equestrian you are, also think on whether you are happy being that type or if you perhaps want to be different? Many of you will be the "Passenger type" maybe even without realising you are...Or perhaps you know you are the passenger type a...

What was your first thought seeing this picture of Watt and me cantering on these gallops?Most thoughts will have been positive: a lovely bit of cantering, "oh I would love that", and some of you can nearly feel the air passing their face because you know how it feels to have a nice canter on a good surface.Snapshots like these: of a rider doing th...

A separate talk for vetgates, many are daunted by their first ride with a vetgate and yes, there are different things to look out for but try to see it as  "just a nice break" before you go again. Of course you will be vetted again and that can be a worry. In this tutorial we will focus on how to vet as quickly as possible and how you rid...

What a year. What a horse!A total of 8 rides ( 9 ride days) and 460 km (the most she's ever done), nearly 9000m (!!) elevation including the Golden Horseshoe 80 km and Red Dragon 80 km! In 2022 I have solely focused on competing Asphodele Larzac, my small (but huge ) amber champagne part bred Arab mare. So why is she both small ...

 Do you want a structured approach to doing endurance in a happy and healthy way?  Every year I run an online endurance coaching program and with the new section on the website it is now possible to run the online endurance coaching on the website.   The online coaching program has existed for about 10 years now. First in D...

You can have the best training schedule in the world, but things can still go wrong if we do not take into account any weak links we might have in our horse. This is why we start the "Endurance: Step by Step" endurance coaching course with evaluations and assessments, to have an idea of what we need to be careful of, and what we need to i...

You can have the best training schedule in the world, but things can still go wrong if we do not take into account any weak links we might have in our horse. This is why we start the "Endurance: Step by Step" endurance coaching course with evaluations and assessments, to have an idea of what we need to be careful of, and what we need to 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...

We endurance riders focus a lot on our training, how much we do, at what speed and how often… Are we doing enough, or not enough, or perhaps even too much. All focussed on the quantity of work we do. And of course this is important to get our horse fit. But… If we do our quantitative training completely spot on we might still run into problems...

We endurance riders focus a lot on our training, how much we do, at what speed and how often… Are we doing enough, or not enough, or perhaps even too much. All focussed on the quantity of work we do. And of course this is important to get our horse fit. But… If we do our quantitative training completely spot on we might still run into problems...

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...

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...

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 section of the website gives you a wealth of information on every aspect of endurance.  And like any library, it requires a small fee to join and to have access to all that information. It is like having your personal trainer next to you all the time (but for considerably less cost ?)  The great thing is that you can l...

Let me tell you a bit about all you can find in the Groen Equestrian endurance community.  I have created the largest (and still increasing) platform of information on endurance, perhaps even in the world, to share what I have learned in over 20 years of endurance. I have always wanted to create an "endurance library" and here it is! I fe...

This is the third tutorial in the introductory series "Starting with endurance" called: What do I need if I want to start doing endurance?  Guess what ;) You need a horse to do endurance.  Besides that, it really is not that complicated or expensive to start, though there are some gadgets that can help with training and rides. And of...

 This is the seventh tutorial in the introductory series "Starting with endurance" called: The difference between national and international (FEI) endurance  National level endurance is the endurance of the country you live in. It has national rules and usually distances go from 20 to 160 km and usually also some options for multiple...

A while ago I turned 50... And I took stock of my body and how it is doing, looks and wear-and-tear wise. And I must say, I have seen a lot of 50 year olds that look a lot worse (and a good few who look better ?), but overall I'm not too bad. Wear-and-tear wise it's probably a little less, I am getting more and more aches and pains, but t...