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Hay Bales to Hydraulic Fluid: How to Help After Hurricane Helene
Got any hay bales, hydraulic fluid or paper towel’s you’re not using? Do you want to help out folks that have been impacted by Hurricane Helene but don’t know how to get things into the right hands? Here’s how to get those supplies into the hands that need them.
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How to Reconnect With Your Horse or Pet After Hurricane Helene
Here in western North Carolina, we’re going into the second week of clean-up post-Hurricane Helene. Many people are feeling fatigued chainsawing roads clear, fueling generators to keep their freezers going, and repairing washed-out driveways. And then there are all the animals and pets, from horses, dogs and cats to injured wildlife that need taking care of. Clean-up fatigue is setting in.
Pre-order a Signed Copy of the New “Two Mules to Triumph” Book
I’m excited to announce that my new book Two Mules to Triumph: A Long Ride to the Heart of America is available for pre-order.
Two Mules to Triumph is getting great reviews:
- “A beautiful, emotive book that sings with the uniqueness of America. The book is great!” -Rinker Buck, The Oregon Trail
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Learn the Trust Technique With Equine Practitioner Julia Carpenter
I’m excited to join my wife Julia Carpenter this weekend in Cripple Creek, Virginia, as she gives individual sessions of the Trust Technique. The Trust Technique is a method of reducing thinking levels to promote connection, trust and confidence between an animal and their caregiver.
Update: Sold Out
Julia’s Trust Technique sessions are being hosted by Nancy and Bill Sluys at their Triple C Ranch. I had the great pleasure of… Continue reading
How I Rode my Mules up the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail
Hey, I drew you a map of my first five days riding my mules Brick and Cracker up the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail.
I sketched the map into Katie’s notebook. Her parents, RJ and Christina, invited me for supper while I was camped at Fox Creek Horse Camp. Here are some photos of our time together.
What’s it Like to Float Alone in the Doldrums
This week, I had a great chat with Atlas Obscura co-founder Dylan Thuras about what it’s like to be stuck in the Doldrums. When I say the Doldrums, I don’t mean depression, a funk or a case of the mid-winter blues. I’m talking about the capital D Doldrums, the windless stretch of the Atlantic Ocean on either side of the equator that’s known for trapping sailors for weeks at a time.
Introducing Photo of the Day
I’m excited to add a new feature to RiverEarth.com. It’s called Photo of the Day and features a semi-random photo of my mules, friends, travels, and the life my wife Julia and I live in the mountains of western North Carolina – posted every few days to the home page.
List of Podcasts, Interviews and Reviews Featuring “Two Mules to Triumph”
It’s an exciting time for my new book Two Mules to Triumph. Word is getting out, buzz is picking up and seven podcasts have invited me onto their shows to talk about the book.… Continue reading
19 Million Mule Steps Wins WINNIE Award
19 Million Mule Steps won the WINNIE for the Literary Nonfiction Adventure category
Two pieces of exciting news. 1) My new photo book 19 Million Mule Steps was awarded a WINNIE award at the most recent EQUUS Film & Art Fest. 2) You can download a free copy.
19 Million Mule Step contains 103 pages of photos, sketches and musings that didn’t fit into my upcoming memoir Two Mules to Triumph. Both books are about my 2,300-mile Long Ride… Continue reading
The Hoof Boot Review: 3 Hoof Boots, 32 Days on the Trail
What’s the best kind of hoof boot for your horse or mule? My wife Julia and I rode from North Carolina to Virginia and back with three brands of hoof boots. This hoof boot review is what we… Continue reading
