Trailblazers

Have Horse Will Travel

Mar 29, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 5

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Episode description

Riding a horse around the country is pretty weird, I have to admit, but believe it or not, I’m not the first weirdo to attempt such a journey. Learn about the previous 48 state rides, and a few other “trailblazers” in long distance horse travel that inspired and informed me when I was preparing to do my ride.

Listen weekly as Meredith and Apollo share about their multi-year 48-state journey (The Centauride), talk with interesting guests, and discuss the realities of domestic abuse.

What to Listen For:

00:25 Introduction to the episode: What is a trailblazer?

1:07 LD endurance riding and backcountry outfitting, and why they’re different than long distance horse travel

2:22 What is long distance horse travel?

3:25 When horses were the only way to travel

4:40 The Oregon trail

10:10 The Oregon Trail by Rinker Buck

13:34 The US Cavalry handbook

16:56 The Overland Westerners

20:40 Frank Heath

25:15 Messanie Wilkins

30:58 The Three Mules