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.
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- Your book dedicated by me to who ever you want, including you
- Free upgrade to hard cover
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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
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?
Mules Brick and Cracker Grooming Each Other While I Ride Them up the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail
While riding my mules Brick and Cracker up the Virginia Highlands Horse Trail, they had to get used to being away from their pasture mates. They groomed each other with their teeth more than usual, and I was happy to let them stop and tend to each other a little.
Let me Give You a Heads-up When my New Book “Two Mules to Triumph” is Published
I’d love to give you a heads-up when my new book, Two Mules to… Continue reading
Listen How to Take Big Trips in a Small Way on The Offbeat Life Podcast
I love taking big trips in small steps: pedaling an old bicycle long distances, walking through the woods for hours or traveling by mule (like my latest ramble). What’s even more exciting is sharing what I’ve learned about traveling this way with folks who dream of taking an adventure of their own.
This week, I had the pleasure of being a guest Off Beat Life, a website dedicated to online jobs and location-independent work.
