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.
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.
Hidalgo, Tlaxcala, and 1/2 of Puebla
I’m writing this post while in the middle of Puebla. I’m surrounded by 3 volcanoes and all around me is the vast agricultural altiplano. I made it here today since arriving into Hidalgo a few weeks ago. The day I entered Hidalgo, I stayed at the famous hot springs of El Geiser.
Getting sick on the road
As of mile 3000, I’ve gotten sick 4 different times on this solo horse ride from Canada to Guatemala.
First few weeks in Mexico.
I had been staying at the Charreria Guajuco Traconsa for a few days since I had crossed the border. I had had an accident at the border where a horse kicked me in my calf so I needed some time off. Day by day the pain lessened so on Friday I finally left.
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.
Hoof care and protection – more Easyboots – Part 3
…Thoughts on the grips and edges. After riding 3 week on the grips on pavement, dirt and gravel, I would say they are better on the last two surfaces, but not on pavement. I got 350 miles out of them.
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.
Orthoflex/ Eli Miller Custom Travel Saddle
I was humbly gifted a 1st Gen Orthoflex to use as a replacement for the Big Horn Endurance 120 saddle I used on the 1st 1000 miles of my solo horse ride from Canada to Guatemala.
How we travel
We do around 15 miles a day. I walk up and down steep hills. I have begun to jog and shuffle. I let roxy graze when there is nice pasture at the side of the road. I get on and off her up to at least a dozen times a day.