Use and characteristics of Endurance Horses

A good endurance horse may be a member of any breed, although some breeds have a reputation for excellence in the sport. Both ponies and horses can have successful careers in endurance, though most of those participating in advanced endurance rides are likely to be over 13.2 hands (54 inches/137 cm) high. When starting out, most riders do not need to buy an Endurance Horse with experience in order to participate. It’s possible for just about any rider with any equine to have fun taking part in distance rides of up to 25 miles (40 km) in length. Riders intending to sell an Endurance Horse will often focus on footcare. Horses participating in events must be sound, with exceptionally good feet. If they are shod, they will probably need new shoes more often when training on hard surfaces. Many endurance riders keep their horses unshod and use boots.

Origin and history of breeding Endurance Horses

Endurance Horses in Equestrianism