The Long Walk: Struck by recession, horse and owner set off cross-country by foot and hoof

From http://TheHardestYear.com : As the economic turmoil has played out in the lives of ordinary Americans, many face a long, difficult road ahead.

Few, though, face a journey quite like Ann Byrns of Pehlam, Massachusetts. She's walking across the country with her horse.

Ann's small shipping business fell victim to the recession and took her life savings with it. After bankruptcy, she was left with a small pension and her three-year-old Mustang, Winnie.

With no home, no job and doubts about her prospects for employment, Ann accepted an offer from her grown children to stay at their home in California. It left her with a difficult choice. Ann couldn't afford to transport Winnie cross-country by truck and couldn't bear to leave her behind. She decided she and Winnie would walk.

See the full story at http://TheHardestYear.com

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[izzyc100]

What a wonderful story.

[MsCrazyhorselady]

wonder if theyve made it to where they were going? if their ever in VA please email me call whatever we can haul her and winnie as far as we can afford to.

[chelackie]

Inspiring ! Good luck to you both !

[ivoquinonez]

Ya need the update., ya t

[randumbtimes3]

why wouldnt her family offer to help her? maybe shes too proud to accept the help. but in this situation.... if i was offered it, i would

[michellepatrick666]

Best wishs to boh of you

[vivaloriflamme]

Great story.

Best wishes to both travelers.

[rzoller45]

What a wonderful statement about the spirit...both human and equine....quite beautiful....very compelling and wonderfully healing...way to go Ann! Thank you for such a powerful and poignant example for us all!

[gpower2llc]

You guys are an inspiration!