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Well on day 67 Ken returned home after braving, and surviving 45 degree heat, bushfires, then torrential rain- 60 odd mm in a 24 hour period!! but his horse Koda, didnt, coming down with a chill in his back and severe pain, causing him to collapse away from any pressure or pressing on his back. A call to the vet and the looming thundery forecast and the decision was made to cut the ride at that point and call it quits this time. We are unsure just how far Ken went and are in the process of sitting down with map in hand and adding up the kilometres. I think you’ll agree with me that he picked a hard year (in hind sight) weather wise to take a long adventure by pack horse. The extreme weather conditions- almost from the moment he left – made it a true test of endurance.

When Ken finishes regrouping and readjusting back to “work around the house mode” hay carting and everything, he will be writing a big thankyou to all those wonderful people that helped along the way and really made his trip possible. The friendship and fellowship and enthusiasm of people  in the Riverland and in the Mid North was the highlight of the trip – just a wonderful thing. The patience of Josh – our son- who uploaded the map positions and set up and maintained the website for Ken to communicate his trip and Pam Brookman for her knowledgeable help.

The horses are happy to be back  all together in their old paddock they know and love and Koda is still a bit sore but fine.

Thanks for sharing Ken’s ride with us and thankyou for your wonderful supportive comments -except for the lawn bowls guy!!!

Will post some more photos soon

regards

Jan

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