Educational Videos

Lori Stewart – About the Educational Ride

Lori has 20 Tevis finishes out of 23 starts, including two wins and five top-fives. She is currently the Ride Manager for the Educational Ride.

Dr Kelly Torrisi, DVM:
Getting through the Vet Exam: What do those parameters mean? and Top 10 ways to speed through your vet exam – what are the things that slow you down and what can you do about them?

Kelly is the Tevis Educational Ride Head Veterinarian, a Tevis veterinarian, and owns Auburn Equine.

Erin McChesney – Acing the Vet Exam
(assisted by Jamie Kerr)

Erin won both the Tevis Cup and the Haggin Cup in the same year with her mare, Cougarʻs Fete… twice! (in 1991 and 1996)

Erin McChesney – Trail Etiquette / Riding in the Dark

Dr. Briana Hamamoto, DVM:
Horse rescue on the trail (aided by Jeffy).

Briana is the 2023 Tevis Rescue Team Leader, and a Former member of VERT (UC Davis, Veterinary Equine Rescue Team)

Dr Jamie Kerr, DVM – Ride Your Own Ride

Jamie was Tevis Head Veterinarian for a number of years and a past Tevis finisher. Owner of Petaluma Equine, he enthusiastically shares his deep wisdom of the sport gained over 40+ years.

Dr. Jeff Herten, MD – Preparing for the Heat on Tevis

Jeff is a 1000-mile Tevis Buckle recipient, Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run finisher, Past WSTF President, and current board member.

Becky Hart – Keeping your Horse Hydrated

Becky is a three-time World Endurance  Champion; two-time Tevis Cup Winner; AERC National Champion; and an AERC Hall of Fame recipient. Becky is a very popular Centered Riding Instructor and a Purina Endurance Nutrition Representative.

Kelly Torisi and Erin McChesney –
Ten Top Tips to present your horse to the vet during Tevis