Gaited Endurance, U.S. Endurance Team Kelsey Russell for November 10, 2026 - Horses in the Morning

Gaye DeRusso joins us to talk about gaited horses on the trail, including what drew her to gaited breeds, common mistakes, and keeping horses in gait across challenging terrain.

Freshly named U.S. Endurance Team athlete Kelsey Russell drops by to share insights on her selection for the 2026 FEI Endurance World Championship in Butheeb! Plus, the Endurance training tip focuses on telling the distance to your competitors. Listen in….

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4080 – Show Notes and Links:

• HORSES IN THE MORNING Endurance Day crew: co-hosted by Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton
• Title Sponsor: Ororo Winter Wear
• Sponsor: The Distance Depot and Ororo Heated Wear
• Guest: Gaye DeRusso, the Majestic Rider, listen to her endurance song
• Guest: Kelsey Russell, part of the U.S. Endurance Team at the 2026 FEI Endurance World Championship
• AERC check out the AERC calendar!

Time Stamps:

06:00 - Parade challenges

13:00 - Endurance Tip

20:00 - Gaye DeRusso

35:50 - Kelsey Russell