August 2024 archive

I left for the wilderness practically right after we got back from Trinidad and haven’t had a chance to share any pictures. We squeezed an unbelievable amount of oohs, aahs and adventure into a whirlwind 30h trip to the opening weekend of Cowgirl Artists of America ‘s art show Women’s Work at the A.R. Mitchell …

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Last week I was on the phone with an old friend. She was my German teacher in middle school. Dorith is in her 80s now. I graduated high school 20 years ago (ouch). We go back a long time and she’s essentially my bonus grandma. She asked what I was doing the following week. I …

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This afternoon we’re off to honor wild horses and the western way of life in a different way. Cowgirl Artists of America ‘s art show “Women’s Work” begins tonight, “a groundbreaking exhibition that showcases the multifaceted contributions of women in shaping the American West.” “Through the hands of female artists and makers, this exhibition brings …

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One of the things I found most intimidating when I first decided to become more self-reliant in backcountry riding and packing was navigation. How to plan, safely get to where I want to go, explore, find my way back and have a way to call for help if needed. The majority of miles Tay Martin …

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