Sacrifices
All of us make sacrifices for the lives we choose to live. My long ride from Canada to Guatemala has been chapter after chapter of sacrifices. Sacrifices I willingly made so I could reap the rewards…
Taking off in the morning: ROADS
Taking off in the morning is sweet. The road ahead beckons. You know you and your horse can do it….Once you’re on the road the day is wide open. I usually started by walking beside Roxy. I’d walk to loosen up the beast, and see how she was moving.
“Connectivity” and social media
I spent the 5 and a half years before our trip living in areas with really poor cell reception, or none at all. Rural Canada is notoriously bad for service.
The Beginning
I bought my first horse in the summer of 2014, for the trip I just finished last September. I bought Roxy a little over 4 years ago to accompany Jingles.
Thank You
I want to thank everyone I came into contact with during the 5000 miles of hope solo horse ride from Canada to Guatemala.
About Chris MacLuckie
Chris MacLuckie is a humanitarian, environmentalist, author, farmer and animal lover. Animals have always been part of his life. Riding horses, however is relatively new for him.
Guatemalan Work Horses
Most of the horses I’ve seen in Guatemala have been work horses. A cargo/ riding hybrid.
Resources and Support from the Long Riders Guild
The Long Riders Guild is the go to resource site for support and information regarding horse travel and long distance expeditions.
The Zaragoza Horse Parade
Zaragoza is known as the little Spain of Guatemala. The streets are laid out in grid formation like nearby Antigua. The Catholic Church is massive and beautiful.
5000 miles of hope trip summary
In a nutshell, it was pretty awesome… More than anything, I learned what a truly extraordinary horse will do for you, and that extraordinary horses are the stuff of legends.