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This section of Endurance Net is designed to help you get started in Endurance Riding. The following will give you more general information:
- So, just what is Endurance Riding?
- A list of Mentors, willing to help you learn about Endurance Riding
- The American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC)is the
official sanctioning body for Endurance rides in the USA and Canada. The AERC Rider's Handbook contains an abundance of useful information.
- Karen Chaton's Truly Amazing Links Page
- Becky Huffman's Great Advice for Newbies will help you get started.
- Angie McGhee's Basic Advice for the Newbie
- Susan Garlinghouse's website on Nutrition
- My first LD, do I need a crew? A few suggestions from seasoned riders.
- RideCamp is a very active email discussion group - you can join in, or just read the archives.
- There is a listing of Frequently Asked Questions from RideCamp with bits a pieces of information from riders.
- You can search for local groups in your area in our List of Endurance and Distance Riding Organizations.
- Read Unwritten Rules for some suggestions on ride etiquette.
- You might also find some other interesting reading in the Stories and Articles of Interest section.
- Here are some Tips from Angie on Sponsoring Juniors
- If you're wondering what sort of gear you need, and how you should pack it, check out Karen's amazing Crewbag - and - Saddle Bag pages.
- Some good training articles and videos from Jim Holland
The following is a list of riders willing to help you get started. Click on their names to see more information. These people are willingly offering you their help, so please be kind and considerate.
If you would like to join the list of Mentors, and offer your help to new riders, or if you need to remove or make changes in your listing, send me email.
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