Endurance Races - Comte De Menditte

The Resistance Races (1903). A remarkable study of what we now call endurance races. Convinced of the usefulness of these events and the need for their methodical preparation, the author reminds us in a brief history of the legacy of the ancients in this field and then analyzes many exploits from the end of the 19th century to draw valuable advice from them. The choice of horse, training methods, conditioning of the rider and horse as well as care are the subject of a rigorous, scientific study. A great deal of information, accumulated on the occasion of the most remarkable races, is recorded in the second part of the book.
Gait charts, causes of fatigue, shoeing problems will be of interest to anyone involved in equestrian tourism or endurance racing and looking for advice based on experience.

Rich in lessons, this book is an absolute must-read for any rider wishing to start practicing the discipline of endurance, but also for all those who want to best prepare their horses to master their efforts.