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Will Grant on Pony Express: Horseback Journey

July 4, 2023 by John Leave a Comment

Will Grant on Pony Express: Horseback Journey

Welcome to our conversation with author Will Grant. Grant’s debut book, “The Last Ride of the Pony Express,” takes us on a captivating journey. Let’s delve into his experiences, encounters, and the remarkable impact of this legendary adventure.

Grant’s background as a cowboy and horse trainer adds authenticity to his writing. He remembers his mentorship under Jack Brainard fondly, which deepened his love for horses..

Grant took a 2,000-mile horseback journey and rode Chicken Fry, a level-headed buckskin, and Badger, a fast bay horse. Riding one and leading the other as a packhorse, Grant channels the resourcefulness of the original Pony Express riders.

Along the Pony Express route, Grant’s encounters with people living in the modern West provide a unique perspective. He shares stories of camping in fields, conversing with ranchers, and connecting with isolated shepherds. Grant’s approach of allowing individuals to tell their own stories creates an intimate and diverse portrait of the West.

The Pony Express, operating for a brief but impactful 18 months, showcased the heights of American horsemanship. Grant highlights the challenges it faced, emphasizing the immense distances and costs involved. This short-lived yet influential chapter holds a special place in Western lore, much like the legendary cowboys we admire.

Grant discusses the changing Western landscape and the decline of family-run agriculture. He also discusses other long rides, such as the Mongol Derby.

Join us as we journey with Will Grant through the captivating history of the Pony Express. Discover the timeless allure of the American West and its profound impact on horsemanship, culture, and the people who call it home.

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Horseback Adventures and Endurance Riding

June 20, 2023 by John Leave a Comment

Horseback Adventures and Endurance Riding

Margaret Reynolds is an endurance rider who enjoys traveling abroad on horse adventures. When my friend and listener, John Zeliff, told me she would make a great guest, I listened. John is president of the NATRC, and we had him on the show a while back to talk about endurance riding.

Margaret Reynolds is a Master Growth Catalyst of Breakthrough Masters Unlimited. For over 20 years, she has helped companies grow and improve their businesses.

She has always had a love of horses. Like many, after her kids grew up and went out on their own, she got a horse. Margaret found endurance riding was her thing and joined both NATRC and AERC to compete in the sport.

She also had a bucket list of places she would like to ride. With a tight group of friends sharing the same desire to ride in exotic places, they took their first horseback adventure to Spain. They rode the country, met the people, and sample the food. Margaret and her friends got to see the country from a unique vantage point. Since then, she has traveled and rode horses in many places, including Jordan, Portugal, and Morroco.

Margaret is an avid writer and documents lessons from these trips in her blog. One of her articles about a horseback adventure she had in India riding a Marwari horse was published in the Outdoor Journal. Margaret tells us the trips were transformative, and she encourages any with a inkling to pursue their dream.