Starting my Mongol Derby wish list!
I plan to publish at least one blog post a month leading up to my participation in the Mongol Derby 2027. I’ve been doing well… Read More »Starting my Mongol Derby wish list!
The long road to Tevis runs through Laurel Mountain — again
Last weekend someone (I think it was a Helly, but not sure) introduced me to someone else saying something like “Jessica was aiming for the… Read More »The long road to Tevis runs through Laurel Mountain — again
River completed a 50-mile ride with new shoes to protect her heels
River completed a 50-mile endurance ride on Day 3 of Fire Mountain on January 18th. With new shoes designed to allow her old corn to… Read More »River completed a 50-mile ride with new shoes to protect her heels
Catch riding in endurance: Training for the Gaucho & Mongol Derby
Although I have a few experiences catch riding in endurance (riding an unfamiliar horse at an endurance ride), last weekend was the first time I… Read More »Catch riding in endurance: Training for the Gaucho & Mongol Derby
Update on River: She’s muddy but sound (and endurance is tough!)
Happy holidays everyone! A quick update on River, who had me worried after we had to pull at Sesenta Años six weeks ago. I was… Read More »Update on River: She’s muddy but sound (and endurance is tough!)
Yet another issue with River (but I had a great time at Sesenta Años)
I had a great time at Sesenta Años last weekend despite having yet another issue with River. Full disclosure: I made the drive and started… Read More »Yet another issue with River (but I had a great time at Sesenta Años)
The new Fall Fiesta endurance ride (Road to Tevis #131)
Last weekend River completed her first 50-mile ride since being diagnosed with and treated for EPM. She did great! The new Fall Fiesta endurance ride… Read More »The new Fall Fiesta endurance ride (Road to Tevis #131)
The Golden Trout Wilderness on horseback (Road to Tevis #130)
I’ve been wanting to go into the Golden Trout Wilderness on horseback since my mother did when I was a child. When I moved back… Read More »The Golden Trout Wilderness on horseback (Road to Tevis #130)
Results of the 2025 Tevis Cup (Road to Tevis #129)
Though I still haven’t made it to the start, I had a much more personal experience with Tevis this year, as a volunteer at Francisco’s!… Read More »Results of the 2025 Tevis Cup (Road to Tevis #129)
Volunteering for the Tevis Cup (Road to Tevis #128)
I had hoped to ride Tevis in 2021. (Read my very first Road to Tevis post!) Although I didn’t have the prerequisite 300 miles by… Read More »Volunteering for the Tevis Cup (Road to Tevis #128)