Endurance Convention, Garmin Venu X1 Review and Best Conditioned for November 11, 2025

Karen Chaton catches us up on their latest "Adventures," including her completion of two back-to-back 50-mile rides at the Red Rock Rumble and LTH Octoberfest, where her horse Jovi earned his first 1,000 AERC miles. In the Endurance Tip Karen reviews the Garmin Venu X1.

AERC Director Connie Caudill shares updates on the AERC National Convention and the 2026 National Championship at Old Dominion; and Kayti Curtis, who is currently leading the AERC National Best Condition Championship for 2025 with her horse Casper the Ghostly Horse, discussing her successful season and her relationship with her "rockstar" partner.

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3816 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton
• Title Sponsor: The Arabian Horse Association
• Guest: Kristen at The Distance Depot
• Guest: Connie Caudill - AERC National Convention
• Guest: Kayti Curtis and her horse Casper the Ghostly Horse
• Link: Garmin® Venu® X1
• Support for this podcast provided by: Chewy, The Distance Depot, Chewy, and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

02:40 - Karen's 50 mile rides

14:00 - Garmin Venu X1 review

25:49 - Kristen at The Distance Depot

32:50 - Connie Caudill

48:16 - Kayti Curtis