Flexars sponsored Team GB for the World Championships in Monpazier 2024 where 160km was ridden by the team.
This event is not only important on the world Endurance scene, but also for French notoriety in this discipline and in the Equestrian world in general. Teams from around the world, representing 60 countries participated in the event, over 350 Horses competed and 3000 visitors attended.
2024Team Members: Carmine Villani, Nicki Thorne, June Tate, Alice Ingram, Rebecca Pinder, James Dickinson.
Chef D'Equip: Fiona Bloom, Vet: Georgina Vaughan, Physio: Robyn Dunn, Farrier: Glynn Trundle
What is Endurance Riding?
Endurance riding is the sport of competitive long-distance riding. Distances vary from the entry level of 16km right through to a 160km in a day. No matter the distance, the foundations of the sport lie in good horse management and strict welfare controls.
There are two main types of endurance rides – graded and competitive. In a graded ride, the challenge is to keep pace within set parameters while taking account of the varying terrain and passing veterinary checks at the beginning and end. The final grading is calculated from your speed and your horse's recovery rate. In a competitive endurance ride, all the riders start together, and the winning horse is the first one to cross the line, while stopping periodically to pass veterinary checks that deem your horse in good health to continue.
