Endurance rider Julie Bittick discuses her successful, grueling 500 km Gaucho Derby race through Patagonia, Argentina. Plus, a practical Endurance Tip on making “Sweetwater” for your horse and Karen shares news of her horse Jovi reaching 1,000 endurance miles and the return of her former horse, Apollo. Listen in…

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3901 – Show Notes and Links:

1. HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton
2. Sponsor: The Distance Depot
3. Guest: Jullie Bittick, on her 2026 Gaucho Derby ride
4. AERC check out the AERC calendar!

Sweetwater Recipe:

1. 2 to 4.5 gallons of water
2. 2 to 4 cups of stabilized rice bran
3. 1 to 2 oz. of salt or electrolytes

Directions:

1. Stir well, let dissolve and stir more. Okay to switch things up with a variety of different feeds. See what your horse likes. As they drink it down, you can add more water/salt/electrolytes (keep stirred).
2. In the winter use warm water.
3. Use after a workout, or prior to travel or an event. Be sure to ALSO ALWAYS offer clean plain water as well.

Time Stamps:

1. 0:45 – Karen’s new puppy Brick
2. 2:50 – Jobi’s mileage & upcoming rides
3. 6:23 – Jobi reaches 1,000 miles
4. 11:44 – Karen’s “sweet water” hydration tip
5. 15:07 – Sponsor segment: Distance Depot
6. 19:34 – Garmin sale announcement
7. 19:38 – Intro to Gaucho Derby guest Jullie Bittick,
8. 21:34 – Gaucho Derby route & navigation
9. 28:21 – Sleeping, Estancia hospitality story
10. 32:44 – Best and worst parts of the Derby
11. 42:33 – Finish result & completion rate / show close