We just ordered the 2020 postcards. I love these photos!
Thank you Linda Vigil, and photographers Lydia Hopper and Olivia Harlow.
“Human affairs are governed by one thing – Change.” (I wish I could remember, or find who said this!) Anyway…. another year passes. The days grow longer. Another year of gains and losses, and interruptions and surprises, loves and troubles, of growth and miracles. Here we come 2020, ready or not!
There are, I suppose, many reasons why people find my rides and life as a Lady Long Rider compelling enough to follow along (for which I am grateful to have the company). People who send aid, words of encouragement, or invite me and my horses in for the night. People who follow the journey and ride vicariously – an equestrian traveler – in their own way looking beyond themselves to find themselves.
This new beginning and old year passing is time for me, your Lady Long Rider to say, “Whoa,” step down off my high horse, and put both of my feet firmly on the ground instead of allowing four sturdy equine legs to carry me. Time to let those of you who have once again this past year found the time and resources to aid and abet this one woman’s journey and her desire to share it, know how much you are appreciated.
To all that follow the ride, and to my companions, Montana Spirit and Little Liska Pearl who grace me with their daily presence, a humble but hearty and sincere, Thank You.
Bernice
Please check out the new Instagram account for the documentary about Bernice, created by Wren Winfield, Filmmaker, W+E1 productions.
(Link below, or use the icon added to the heading bar.)
https://www.instagram.com/lady_long_rider/
This is a “pre”-interview with Bernice, to be continued in a longer interview on Equestrian Legacy Radio, soon.
At the age of 50 Bernice Ende retired from teaching and for the next 14 years has ridden over 30,000 miles living in a tent with just her two horses! I visited with this amazing woman at the EQUUS Film Festival at the Kentucky Horse Park this weekend in Lexington KY. A must read is her book “Lady Long Rider”!
