Time:  9am – noon

Schedule:

8:30 – 9am Check in – help yourself to coffee and a donut.  Find a seat and we will start promptly at 9am

9 – 9:45

• What makes distance riding different from other equestrian sports? 
• Where to begin:  Novice and Intro rides
• Next steps:  LD / Comp / End

9:45 – 11

• How to feed a distance horse
• Supplements
• Basic electrolytes
• Introduction to conditioning

11 – 11:45

• What to bring to a ride
• Registration requirements
• Vet check – before the ride
• Vet check – mid ride (for LD/Comp/End)
• Post ride vet check
• Ride Cards:  How to read them

11:45 – Noon

• How to do your trots out for the different events

Noon – Wrap up with Q&A