Since 2013, Samantha (human), Sage & Fremont (horses), and Juniper (dog) have logged thousands of trail miles exploring Nevada by foot, hoof, and paw. They have completed three long-distance treks across the state and are members of the Long Riders’ Guild, an international association of equestrian explorers. Samantha has been called Nevada’s Trail Boss. She is… Continue reading The Pony Express Reride with Samantha Szesciorka
We did it! I’ve been dreaming of this day for so long and it finally happened. One warm day in July, we loaded the horses up with camping gear and rode up to a place called Mule Meadow in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest in Idaho. It’s an alpine meadow located up the Bear Gulch trail.… Continue reading Our first pack trip
I’ve always loved an underdog story so I was immediately intrigued when I learned of a miniature horse competing in endurance. Kricket and her owner, Jen have accomplished amazing things out on trail and have some very entertaining stories to share. I had a great time interviewing Jen for this episode of the podcast. I’m… Continue reading A Very Unlikely Trail Horse
My horse and I have just gone our furthest distance yet. I’ve been in the saddle for hours. My knees and back ache. The sun is beating down; temperatures are climbing, causing us to slow to a walk. It feels like it will never end. The enthusiasm I felt at the start is waning but I don’t want to give up, so I just keep riding, taking it mile by mile.
Thick fog blankets the river valley. The sun is just barely up and it struggles to light the landscape. I’m trotting along a sandy tractor road that snakes through fields planted in potatoes, corn, and sunflowers. The farmer in me admires the soil tilth in this flood plain, imagining the beautiful crops that will soon… Continue reading Endurance Racing in Maine
