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06/17/2026

Some of these myths come from a small grain of truth, but they get blown way out of proportion…usually by people who haven’t spent much time around Arabians.

Yes, they’re sensitive, and yes, they’re intelligent enough to notice everything going on around them. But that’s not a flaw, and it’s definitely not unique to just this breed.

A lot of horses will react to their environment if they’re unsure or underprepared, it just shows up differently depending on the horse. And honestly, that sensitivity is also what makes Arabians so responsive, willing, and capable over long miles.

They’re not “too much”… they just have personality, awareness, and heart and once you understand that, it becomes one of their biggest strengths.

06/16/2026

A few weeks ago we lost our old man horse, Desert, who was also the buddy horse that always stayed behind when we went to endurance rides.

It’s been weird not having him around, and I really didn’t want to haul one horse off and leave the other one home alone.

An amazing friend offered up her retired endurance horse, The Fox, for us to borrow during endurance season. He’s honestly such a cool horse…quirky, independent, and totally drama free.

We had him in a paddock for about 48 hours so the other two could meet over the fence first. This video was their first time meeting in the pasture, and it went great. No drama at all, just super calm and easy. If drama was going to happen I o ew it would be from Orzel but he was a good boy!

Now when we travel for endurance rides or I go out on conditioning rides, nobody is left alone in the pasture. I love the buddy system…it just makes everything feel calmer and less stressful for everyone.

06/15/2026

Downhill water bars are mostly something Orzel and I just tolerate. They’re awkward, they mess with your rhythm, and they’re not exactly comfortable, especially riding 50 miles!

But point us uphill and suddenly Orzel thinks water bars are the best thing on the trail. He powers over each one like it’s an obstacle course made just for him, ears up and having the time of his life.

I see trail maintenance. Orzel sees a playground.

06/13/2026

Horse people name everything. A horse you’re riding across a desert would have had a name by lunchtime and at least three nicknames, good or bad, by the end of the ride.

Spend enough hours in the saddle and you’re talking to your horse, encouraging them, thanking them, and telling them they’re the best horse ever. Nobody is doing all that while calling them “the horse.”

The most unrealistic part of A Horse with No Name isn’t the desert…it’s expecting horse people to believe that horse never got a name.

06/11/2026

I’ve learned this the hard way. When I say “just a casual ride,” I usually mean somewhere between 5 and 15 miles. To most riders, that’s an all day adventure. To an endurance rider, that’s a relaxing day where nobody is in a hurry.

I’ve tried finding friends to ride with, even offering one of my horses so they wouldn’t need their own. It always sounds like a great idea at first. Then they realize my version of a fun trail ride involves miles, hills, minimal walking, and maybe a few extra miles just because the horse is feeling good.

The funny thing is that most people will ride with me once. Very few ride with me twice.

At this point, I’ve accepted that endurance riders are just wired differently. We don’t look at a trail and think, “How quickly can we get back to camp?” We look at it and think, “I wonder where that goes.” That’s probably why the only people who keep coming back for a second ride are other endurance riders. They understand that “casual” is a relative term.

06/09/2026

My horse has a drinking problem, and before anyone gets concerned, it’s exactly the kind of drinking problem an endurance rider hopes for. If there’s a water trough, creek, puddle, tank, or suspicious looking bucket on the trail, he’s already making a beeline for it. Meanwhile, I’m standing there cheering him on like a proud parent.

At this point, I’m not just supportive of his habit…I’m a full-blown enabler. I slow down for water stops, point out every trough we pass, and happily wait while he takes his sweet time. Other horses are focused on the trail ahead. Mine is busy checking Yelp reviews for the next watering hole.

The best part is that all that drinking pays off. He stays hydrated, recovers better, and keeps feeling good through the miles. So while some riders might be worried about their horse stopping to drink again, I’m over here saying, “Go ahead, buddy. Have another one.”

06/07/2026

One minute I was leading my friend and I down the trail like I knew exactly where I was going, and then I noticed the ribbon colors didn’t look right. That’s when I realized I’d missed the turn.

Nothing is more humbling than confidently leading the way, only to realize you’re the one who got us off course. (Obviously not very far)😂The second I turned around, my friend saw his opportunity and slipped right past me.

And honestly, I couldn’t even argue with it. I had my chance. One missed turn later, I found myself bringing up the rear instead of leading. So for the rest of the trail, I got to enjoy a nice view of my friend’s horse while eating dust, because it was SO dusty.

One wrong ribbon color was all it took to go from trail leader to trail follower. That’s endurance riding…..sometimes the trail wins.

06/06/2026

75 miles at City of Rocks and Orzel was such a good boy. He drank great, ate great, and felt awesome all weekend.

My favorite part was that for the first time ever, he didn’t arch his back and threaten to buck when I got on for the first ride of Day 1. He never does it at home, and he doesn’t do it on Day 2 either…apparently it’s just his weird Day 1 ride tradition, one I’d be perfectly happy if he retired forever! 😂

And….I can no longer be legged up on the count of three…he knows that routine now, so I have to get legged up on the count of two…in Spanish. 😂

He took great care of himself all weekend and was so fun to ride. Couldn’t be more proud of him. ❤️🐴

06/04/2026

I get why water bars are needed. They help prevent erosion, protect the trail, and keep it rideable for years to come, and I’m thankful for that!

But going downhill over them on a horse feels like doing a never ending series of tiny squats while trying not to launch yourself over your horse’s neck.

My horse is over here trying to figure out the best way to step over them, and I’m just trying to keep my fillings in place. By water bar number two, I’m already annoyed. By water bar number twenty, I’m questioning every life choice that led me to this trail.

I appreciate them. I respect them. I would also like them to be about five miles farther apart.

06/03/2026

When you look over and realise your horse is absolutely thriving on the contents of the world’s nastiest cow tank, acting like it was a five star salad bar.

Not only did they drink it like it was premium spring water, but fishing around for extras🥴

Endurance horses really will cross rivers, survive mountains, refuse perfectly clean water at home… then absolutely devour swamp salad from a random cow tank in the middle of nowhere.

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