This move wasn’t about a journey, a trek or an expedition. It was about survival, setting roots and reclaiming meaning.
The decision had been made months before, that I was going to move from San Juan del Río, most likely in July, to the Sierra Gorda. But COVID-19 changed the timeline and process.
Testimonio con Yolanda Aguirre | Equinoterapia | DÍA 85
Entrevista de Julio 25, 2019 con Yolanda Aguirre sobre su nieto Milan, que tiene un descapacidad de lenguaje. CI Monta y Equinoterapia de Lerdo de Tejado.
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.
San Martin Jilotepeque Magno Desfile Hipico
I rode with the Cuadra San Martin in the Zaragoza horse parade in October. And as they invited me to their horse parade 3 weeks later, I HAD to say yes.
We used hoof boots by Easycare our whole trip…here’s why.
The #1 horse issue I saw while travelling thru Canada, USA, Mexico and Guatemala was OVERRUN HOOVES, EITHER SHOD OR BAREFOOT.
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.
Getting Roxy Tired Part 3
Roxy got tired in Oaxaca. We rode 672 kilometers in 30 days from the top to the bottom of that Mexican state. Many days were above 35c by noon, and hardly went below 30c at night. The feed was bad, the pavement hard, the miles long, the temperature hot.