Clotheslined in Steffenville: “Two Mules to Triumph” Excerpt
Enjoy this outtake from my upcoming book “Two Mules to Triumph” about traveling from North Carolina to Idaho with my mules Brick and Cracker. The Steffenville I’m referring to is in Missouri.
There would be no… Continue reading
Here’s How Hurricane Helene Whacked the Shoe Box Canyon
The rains came. And came. And came. And then the wind started. And then the power went out and the creek rose. Hurricane Helene had arrived. The first video is how Hurricane Helene turned the shoulder-width brook behind our cabin into a muddy river.
The brook behind our house. It’s narrow enough that I can step across it – except today.
We ended up getting six inches of rain here in western North Carolina, outside of Lenoir. That’s a lot… Continue reading
Make, Don’t Break: Photos, Musings and Yoga from the EQUUS Film Fest
This weekend, my wife Julia and I attended the EQUUS Film and Art Fest and Mustang Summit in Aiken, North Carolina. The event was a showcase for equine art, from films to painting, as well wild horse gentling demonstrations by six mustangers. Okay, there was some yoga, too, which I un-expectedly loved.
To the Aiken EQUUS Filmfest in the Crashed, Smashed and Deer-struck in the Tiny House Wagon Camper
The tiny house wagon camper is hooked to the pickup and Julia and I are heading out to the EQUUS Film and Art Fest. I hope we don’t crash our beloved wagon. Given how many (mis)adventures it’s had, I’m putting my money on the Newfie wagon, as I call it.
A Brief History of the Newfie Wagon
A few years back, I built a… Continue reading
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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Watch The Lost Sea Expedition at the EQUUS Film Fest
If you’re a fan of films, books and art about horses, mustangs, mules, donkeys, join my wife Julia and me this weekend at the EQUUS Film Fest.
Julia is giving a talk about her work with the Trust Technique, and I’m screening The Lost Sea Expedition, the documentary about my wagon voyage across America.
About The Lost Sea Expedition
The Lost Sea Expedition is the documentary about… Continue reading
Watch the Official “Two Mules to Triumph” Book Video
Exciting news. The video for my upcoming book Two Mules to Triumph is up. Check it out!
Two Mules to Triumph is about riding my mules Brick and Cracker 2,300 miles through America and contains 137 photos, maps, and sketches. The release date is October 14, but you can pre-order your copy right now.
Pre-Order Now and Get:
- Your book dedicated by me to who ever you want, including you
- Free upgrade to hard cover
- No Sales Tax (US sales… Continue reading
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
Ride a Mule Across the Second Oldest River in the World
Howdy Sunday. I hope you’ve having a good weekend. I’ve been posting the last few weeks about my mule ramble up the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail, which runs from Elk Garden to Ivanhoe on the New River. Most of those posts and videos showed my mules Brick, Cracker and me traveling through the forest, from old growth white pine groves to controlled burns.
How Do Hoof Boots Work on Mules in the Mud?
