Canada just got real

Preparing for the Road, Post One

I know I have been quiet here, with just a few hints dropped recently, but it’s time to make an announcement because this trans-Canada journey just got real!

Yes, dear readers, I would like to introduce you to the equine contingent of the Canadian Roadhorse team: Jack and Mojo. These gentle ponies are living in Nova Scotia, where they will spend a relaxing winter getting fat and ready for our journey commencing in the Spring.

Jack is mid-teens paint grade quarter horse from Alberta. He has extensive experience in the backcountry and the mountains of Alberta, and actually featured in the film, the Revenant (it’s a very short feature, and I have to say that the guy with his leg chopped off kind of steals Jack’s 3 second moment, but he is there in the first 5 minutes!). I think he will bring the necessary experience and capability to the expedition.

Mojo is a mid-teens bay Arab x quarter horse from Ontario. He has significantly less experience on the road and under saddle, but will bring his quirky personality, endurance and some much needed comic relief to the team. At this stage, I see Mojo excelling as a packhorse, but will work towards them being able to swap roles are required.

So now I have two horses in Canada! It is an extremely strange feeling, owning two new horses on the other side of the world who I have never met… Finding them, purchasing them, and transporting them has been a wild ride, but now I can focus on working hard over the Summer here in Tasmania to get ready for our departure in March/April. None of this would be possible without the support and generosity of my amazing contacts in Nova Scotia - stay tuned for a future post introducing and celebrating these dear friends on the other side of the world!

Over the next few months I will be posting some updates to keep everyone abreast of plans …. including our route!

Canada just got real

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