Endurance Rides (ERs), these are only for advanced horse and rider combinations. They are the hardest test for both. All FEI and International competitions are ERs, but there are also many ERs on the National calendar. They usually begin with a mass start, and the riders aim to cover the distance as fast as they can, taking into account the terrain and welfare of their horse. During the Ride the rider will be required to present their horse to the vet at various set intervals to be checked as fit to continue. Following this are rest periods called “holds” where the horse and rider can eat and take a breather before continuing. Many riders’ ultimate goal is the successful completion of an Endurance Ride. These vary from 80 –160 km in a day or longer over several days.
Still up on your high horse I see. /s
I was just sayin what was possible for the avg. human in good condtion,
but lookin back and extrapolatin it appears 1800mi in a 31 day period is also possible.
I do admire the ability and strength of the horse and you’ll find God singles out and says very favorable things about horses too. However, it’s apparent that anything longer than several 100mi endurance days is not something any horse should be punished by man with just to try an prove a point.