It took this guy 6 months of travel on horse
an average of 25 -30 miles a day
5 days a week, followed by 2 days of rest
to make it to Santa Fe from Michigan
accompanied by his two dogs.
When I had seen him for the first time on the plaza
with his horse and two dogs,
he had created a traffic stopping sensation downtown.
His boots were held together with duct tape.
His horse looked to some too skinny.
The man, very sociable indeed, was in need of a job.
Two years later
this man has no complaints.
He found work on a ranch in Cerrillos.
His horse now wears a fine new bridle.
His pups look plump and very happy.
His boots now are no longer in need of duct tape.
Proof that here in Santa Fe
the Wild West is well and alive!
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