In the previous article, I told you about the fuel efficiency of our horses, using a hybrid car analogy. Unfortunately, I won't be as anecdotal in this article but I'll try to illustrate where I can. So last time we learned that higher intensity work will use more of our horse's petrol: glycogen. And that glycogen is a depletable fuel source that c...

This is an introductory video about Series 4 where we "Turn theory into actual training". We apply everything we have learned in the previous series to know how to use suitable training techniques for our individual equine athlete.In this series we learn how to make the all important training schedule (our own, not copying someone else's!), but we ...

 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...

The workbook for this series is more of a handout than a workbook, though there are some practical exercises in it. It will also give you a synopsis to look back on all the tutorials in this series and to see when you might need to revisit a tutorial to get the ins and outs of the different training principles.  You can download the ...

The workbook for this series is more of a handout than a workbook, though there are some practical exercises in it. It will also give you a synopsis to look back on all the tutorials in this series and to see when you might need to revisit a tutorial to get the ins and outs of the different training principles.  You can download the ...

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 is the first tutorial of series 4 where we talk about  "Turning theory into actual training". Perhaps you have seen the quote I have used as promotion a couple of times: Be careful if you don't know where you are going, you might not get there! So true! Before we start training we have to plan, know what we have to look out for ...

jThis is the first tutorial of series 4 where we talk about  "Turning theory into actual training". Perhaps you have seen the quote I have used as promotion a couple of times: Be careful if you don't know where you are going, you might not get there! So true! Before we start training we have to plan, know what we have to look out for...

You might have heard the term tapering, perhaps in other sports, or by other endurance riders. In this tutorial, I will explain what tapering is, the effect it has on your horse's fitness and when and how to use it correctly. Tapering is still a bit of a mystery in itself within sports physiology because it is not quite known how it works and how t...

You might have heard the term tapering, perhaps in other sports, or by other endurance riders. In this tutorial, I will explain what tapering is, the effect it has on your horse's fitness and when and how to use it correctly. Tapering is still a bit of a mystery in itself within sports physiology because it is not quite known how it works and how t...

jTime for a bit of exercise physiology made simple. In this tutorial I'll explain how training actually works, what a stimulus is and to use it correctly. I'll let you in on one of the most important things about training: without rest, your training has no effect! I will tell you about which stimuli I use to work on increasing the workload of the ...

jTime for a bit of exercise physiology made simple. In this tutorial I'll explain how training actually works, what a stimulus is and to use it correctly. I'll let you in on one of the most important things about training: without rest, your training has no effect! I will tell you about which stimuli I use to work on increasing the workload of the ...

Training never just begins full out. We have to prepare the horses tissues for what is coming later on. In this tutorial I will explain the different phases I recognise and use in my training approach so that the horse will work in a safe way towards a peak fitness for the goal(s) we have set.  I categorise the work in 3 major stages: &nb...

Training never just begins full out. We have to prepare the horses tissues for what is coming later on. In this tutorial I will explain the different phases I recognise and use in my training approach so that the horse will work in a safe way towards a peak fitness for the goal(s) we have set.  I categorise the work in 3 major stages: &nb...

If you have seen the (free) introductory series "Starting with endurance", and perhaps series 1 "Preparing your upcoming season" you will already have got some idea that different horses and different circumstances all influence the training of your particular horse. In this tutorial I will tell you all about how the different characteristics of yo...

If you have seen the (free) introductory series "Starting with endurance", and perhaps series 1 "Preparing your upcoming season" you will already have got some idea that different horses and different circumstances all influence the training of your particular horse. In this tutorial I will tell you all about how the different characteristics of yo...

  In this first tutorial I will try to help you think about what qualities your horse might have, by explaining more about what are the "endurance" factors in an athlete .And as there are many forms of endurance, the intrinsic genetic inheritance your horse has been given through its breed and parents need not limit what you can do togeth...

  In this first tutorial I will try to help you think about what qualities your horse might have, by explaining more about what are the "endurance" factors in an athlete .And as there are many forms of endurance, the intrinsic genetic inheritance your horse has been given through its breed and parents need not limit what you can do togeth...

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...