200 days – 2450 miles.
Here’s a couple pics from the last couple of days…Notice the weight gain as the weather is warming up and our Mad Barn supplements are kicking in.
Preparing for Mexico
We started planning this trip almost 4 years ago. At first I was going to take my Tacoma down to Guatemala, but then after reflection decided it would be better to have horses down there. I have been travelling solo for over half a year on unknown roads.
Half a year and 2242 miles later
We have just completed ½ a year on the road. We started in Rockingham Ontario, Canada 6 months ago are now in Caldwell Texas, USA. We have travelled 2242 miles averaging 12 miles per day including rest days. About 20 miles per day on the road. What a weird wonderful trip it’s been.
Mad Barn Supplements
I first realized I would need to supplement feeding in October, about a month into the ride. I researched the best concentrates and ended up buying msm, mag oxide and curcumin. This lasted 3 months. I wasn’t sure how well it was working, so I the decided to get something made professionally. A concentrate for specifically for the hooves, joints and digestion.
Getting Roxy Tired Part II
So it’s been 7 months since I wrote “Getting Roxy Tired”. I wrote that post at the beginning of her transformation from wild bush beast into fine road horse.
Kentucky Hillbillies
We started off our Kentucky adventures at the very east part of the Bluegrass State in Louisa. I had met an endurance rider online a few months previous. Amy Wallace Whelan had offered to have me at her place. You can check out Wallace Hill Farm on FB.
From Northern to Southern Pennsylvania
We took our extra days off at the 500 mile 2 weeks ago. On Oct 23 we left from Odin in northern Pennsylvania.
Adventures on Mc….y Road
Day 5, the first ride after our first rest day. Roxy and I had quite an adventure. I’ll cut to the chase…
Crockpot of Feelings
It’s been said that the last few weeks before any major takeoff is the hardest.
Right now I’m feeling happiness, excitement, impatience, anxiety, uncertainty and frustration.
Adventure… or Expedition?
As I prepare for my journey and I discuss it with friends and associates, I’m reminded of how much preparation is actually needed to give a trip like this a fighting chance of success.