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YOU Are Invited!
One month from today I’ll be riding into Minot, Maine – leading a parade to honor Mesannie Wilkins (The Last of the Saddle Tramps), proudly carrying the flag of the Long Riders’ Guild and bringing my own 25 month Journey to its … Continue reading
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Tagged blessings, celebration, end of the trail, inspiration, Long Rider, Maine, Mesannie Wilkins, Minot, The Last of the Saddle Tramps
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The Muchness of it All
In five weeks this ride will be done. Minot, Maine will be a real place full of real people in my heart – rather than a spot on a map, a destination and a bunch of e-mails full of plans. … Continue reading
Please Click Here
I recently learned that my dad and my aunt, who are both actively supportive of my Journey, didn’t know that I put a new photo up on facebook most days. I also learned that many people who have “liked” me … Continue reading
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Tagged family time, Finehorn, Free Range Rodeo, Gryph Wulfkil, Long Rider Flag, Lucy Leaf, NECCA, new hat, route planning, Rowe
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I Love Questions
One of the strange ironies of the past two years – as I’ve embraced the life of a Saddle Tramp, technically “homeless and indigent”, often sleeping in barns, abandoned houses or under the stars, cooking one pot meals on … Continue reading
NY state of mind
It’s a strange thing to say that returning to the state of New York feels like coming home. I said that recently to someone who replied, “See, you really are a New Yorker.” I shook my head at that, I … Continue reading
Photos by Brandie Gitchel
I was happily on my way to Houghton yesterday when I realized that I wasn’t where I thought I was! Hot and humid and an ambitious amount of miles to cover even without getting lost – I absolutely should have had my … Continue reading
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Tagged Al-Ma-Ja Farm, apples, Brandie Gitchel, Finehorn making friends, fortuitous stop, Houghton, lost, map and compass, photos of horses, trailer
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Photos by Mike Hutten
Mike took these as I was riding away from Hog Shed Pottery Studio where we enjoyed a day of comfortable accommodations and delicious, nutritious food. Finehorn was delighted to realize that the packs would be following via vehicle. The recent rest days … Continue reading
some days are better than others
The herd and I crossed into New York on a hike and bike trail that used to be a railroad. It was absolutely lovely. There was no traffic, the footing was perfect, there was shade and the apple trees provided … Continue reading
Living with the Herd
A few mornings ago, Finehorn woke up feeling a bit glum. I went over to talk to her and it turns out she’s missing Gryph. For those of you new to the Journey, Gryph is Finehorn’s personal human and the … Continue reading
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Tagged camping, corn crib, exhaustion, grooming, grumpy ponies, Gryph, jewelweed, living with horses, Long Rider mileage, NECCA
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