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Welcome to my blog—your go-to hub for everything endurance riding and horse care.You'll find practical tips, science-backed insights, and tried-and-tested strategies straight from the saddle.
I also geek out over upcoming high-profile endurance events. Think deep dives into the stats, exclusive chats with riders and organisers, and behind-the-scenes coverage you won’t find anywhere else.
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Comparing Different Breeds' Suitability for Endurance Riding
Endurance riding is a tough sport, but above all else it requires a very sound horse and one that has the desire to keep going, making...
Bella Fricker
Jun 21, 20246 min read
Hill Work for Endurance Horses
Hill training is a fundamental component of an effective conditioning program for endurance horses. It offers numerous benefits,...
Bella Fricker
Jun 17, 20243 min read
The Role of Genetics in Endurance Performance
To excel in endurance events, horses must possess a combination of physical and mental attributes that allow them to perform over long...
Bella Fricker
Jun 16, 20245 min read
How to Budget for Endurance Riding: A Comprehensive Guide
Endurance riding is a thrilling and rewarding equestrian sport, but it can also be quite costly (like anything involving horses to be...
Bella Fricker
Jun 15, 20247 min read
How to Set Realistic Goals for Endurance Riders
Setting realistic goals is a fundamental aspect of achieving success in any sport, and endurance riding is no exception. For endurance...
Bella Fricker
Jun 15, 20247 min read
The Science of Sports Drinks: What Works and What Doesn’t for Endurance Riders
When you're spending hours in the saddle, whether training for a 160km or even a 40km, hydration and nutrition become critical to your perfo
Bella Fricker
Jun 13, 20244 min read
The Importance of Rest and Recovery in Training Endurance Horses
While it may seem counter-intuitive, rest is just as important as the training itself.
Bella Fricker
Jun 8, 20244 min read
Balancing Work, Life, and Riding
With a full-time job and four horses, I think I can safely say I really do understand how hard it is to fit everything in. I’m a reasonably
Bella Fricker
Jun 8, 20246 min read
Cheffing!
Let’s go back to January when Sarah Light, the England team physio, nudged me to apply for the position of Chef d’Equipe of the England...
Bella Fricker
Oct 5, 202310 min read
Race Report: Well Vale
I wrote a pre-read blog which you can catch up on the ‘before’ part of the story here. So this blog can begin on Friday 18th August,...
Bella Fricker
Aug 25, 202312 min read
Well Vale Pre-Read
Hello my committed readers! It’s been a while since I sat down to write a blog again. For those that don’t know, I suddenly and...
Bella Fricker
Aug 17, 20236 min read
Ride report - Three Shires 80km
I’m keen to keep this ride report brief as I know I have a tendency to make these blogs rather long! However, I do always feel that any...
Bella Fricker
Apr 28, 202313 min read
Ride Report - Poplar Park 40km
After Lion’s Tail (read that ride report here ) I was unsure whether to progress with another endurance ride before the end of the season...
Bella Fricker
Nov 7, 202212 min read
Ride Report - Lion's Tail 32km
Spice completed his first novice ride (40km) at Kings Forest (Suffolk) at the end of June and you can read about that here . I had...
Bella Fricker
Sep 27, 202211 min read
Ride Report - Kings Forest 40km
If you read my previous blog you’ll know that I took both Chip and Spice to Kings Forest to compete. It is with some sadness therefore...
Bella Fricker
Jul 8, 202211 min read
Race report - kings forest 160km
I had a busy weekend at the summer edition of the Kings Forest ride as I took both Chip and Spice to compete. Chip in the CEI3* 160km on...
Bella Fricker
Jul 6, 202223 min read
Race report - kings forest
Where to start for this race report?! It feels so highly unusual to be analysing and reporting back on a successful race! Yes successful...
Bella Fricker
Apr 23, 202212 min read
Ride report - Haywood Oaks
It’s been a little while since I last wrote a ‘ride’ report as opposed to a race report! In fact, the last GER I took part in was March...
Bella Fricker
Mar 29, 202211 min read
Curiosity killed the cat
As most people know, I had a bit of a freak accident with Spice in August 2021. He had a very out of character rodeo explosion and I was...
Bella Fricker
Feb 9, 20228 min read
5 ways to reduce your carbon hoof print
With COP26 taking place at the moment, it seemed like a great opportunity to talk about sustainability in the equestrian sphere. Here are...
Bella Fricker
Nov 5, 20213 min read
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