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Winner! 2019 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award, Best New Voice: Nonfiction!

In her incredible memoir, Lady Long Rider: Alone Across America on Horseback we are introduced to Bernice Ende, a solitary figure with the daunting goal of traveling from Trego, Montana to New Mexico in a single ride. At the age of 50, Bernice turned south into the unknown and began her first trip on her way to becoming a world-class long rider. Since that fateful decision she hasn't looked back. Accompanied by her horses and an exceptional dog named Claire, Ende has logged more than 29,000 miles in the saddle, crisscrossing North America and beyond.

She traversed the Great Plains, the Southwest deserts, the Cascade Range, and the Rocky Mountains and was the first person to ride coast-to-coast and back again in a single trek, winning acclaim from the international Long Riders Guild.

Through her rides, Bernice shares the heartfelt and inspiring story of inner struggles and triumphs. She tests the limits of physical and mental stamina, learns to cope with inescapable solitude, and ultimately finds the reward of a life well-lived. Readers will be moved as Bernice discovers a renewed sense of self, profound and lasting friendships, and an understanding that home is a concept that extends beyond any border or map.

A captivating, engaging and well-written adventure, Lady Long Rider is not to be missed!

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As of spring 2018 and now in her mid 60s, Bernice Ende has ridden more than 29,000 miles solo on horseback around the United States and Canada, including an 8,000-mile ride from Montana to Maine, then to Puget Sound, and back home to Montana. The Long Riders Guild has recognized Ende as an outstanding ambassador for long-distance exploration on horseback no other living woman has done as many journeys or ridden as many miles as Ende.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Farcountry Press (June 19, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1560377224
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1560377221
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.9 x 0.7 x 8.9 inches

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- #1,777 in Memoirs (Books)

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Customers find the book enjoyable and interesting. They describe the story as amazing, inspiring, and enlightening. The writing quality is described as incredible and insightful, with clear descriptions of places, people, and experiences. Readers appreciate the author's strength and integrity, as well as her love for animals.

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55 customers mention "Readability"55 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and engaging. They describe it as a good read by an adventuresome lady about her adventure. The author is described as a great writer, but the details of her adventures decreased over time.

"Amazing wonderful book. Best I. Have read in a long time. If you love horses & dogs, traveling this country, this is the nook for you!" Read more

"Loved the book! If you are looking for some polished and crisp summer drama, this isn’t for you...." Read more

"..."Long Rider" before and knew nothing about them so I found this book fascinating...." Read more

"...This is a wonderful read and a book that you should read to your kids on those long vacation trips. It will make the miles go by faster." Read more

39 customers mention "Story quality"39 positive0 negative

Customers find the story inspiring and well-written. They appreciate the author's courage and fortitude in sharing her journey. The book is described as a fantastic read about the author's trips across the country and back.

"...I admire her self-reliance, self-confidence, and self-discipline...." Read more

"...But if you look at the true story written like she is telling you by an open fire, this is for you...." Read more

"I adore Bernices story...." Read more

"...There are beautiful moments of clarity that shine through, but this book could use a good editor to help the author organize her stories." Read more

26 customers mention "Adventure"26 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the adventure in the book. They find the tales from the trail entertaining and enlightening, keeping them interested from start to finish. The story is exciting and recommendable for anyone who loves adventure and horses. The author relates life's various endeavors to long rides, like raising a child. The subject is fantastic, though some parts are wordy.

"This was a fascinating story . The adventures , traveling & description of each state beautifully said...." Read more

"...The tales from the trail were entertaining and enlightening, though some were written more skillfully than others...." Read more

"...inspiration, compassion, true human/animal connection, and a journey unlike any other, pick this book up today!..." Read more

"...I love how she relates life's various endeavours to long rides, like the long ride of raising a child...." Read more

15 customers mention "Writing quality"12 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the writing quality. They praise the author's insightful writing, awesome experiences, and clear descriptions of places, people, and animals. The book beautifully describes each state and adventure.

"...The adventures , traveling & description of each state beautifully said. The woman, the horses & the dog touch your heart ." Read more

"...The premise is something I enjoy. The author has had awesome experiences that should send themselves to wonderful stories...." Read more

"...Ende clearly describes the scenery and people she encounters, as well as those special moments she calls "Trail Magic" where serendipity presides...." Read more

"The author is an excellent, insightful writer. She allows her readers to experience her emotions when battling with fear and the unknown...." Read more

12 customers mention "Inspiration"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book inspiring and enlightening. They appreciate the author's example of following their dreams and facing fears and insecurities. The book provides insights into long rides, people, and life. It gives readers a boost to take on any challenge. Readers enjoy getting to know horses and dogs that are part of the author's life. The book is described as a horse lover's dream and a great example of self-confidence and self-discipline.

"...The tales from the trail were entertaining and enlightening, though some were written more skillfully than others...." Read more

"This book shares a lot of insights from the author's incredible journeys on horseback...." Read more

"...If you are facing tough times this book will give you a boost to take on any challenge. If you are a woman wondering, "Can I do this?"..." Read more

"A remarkable woman’s lifetime adventure, achievement & legacy rolled into one...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's honesty and integrity. They find it useful for trail riders and endurance riders.

"...A powerful book of endurance and the loses of loved animals and the long days of loneliness. But she lived her way...." Read more

"...A must read for the avid trail rider, endurance rider, or long rider wanna be. I wanted the book to go on ... and on." Read more

"Incredible writing by a very humble yet amazingly strong American woman. Thank you, Bernice, for your honesty and integrity in this book...." Read more

"...A great story for other women to read about toughness and strength. Thank you for being a such great role model Bernice!" Read more

6 customers mention "Animal relationship"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the author's love and trust for animals. They find the book inspiring and a true human-animal connection.

"...want a book that is filled with inspiration, compassion, true human/animal connection, and a journey unlike any other, pick this book up today!..." Read more

"...on. I applaud Bernice, her horses and the brave and loving companion dog, Claire...." Read more

"...at the spirit, tenacity & gumption of Bernice and her relationship with her horses...." Read more

"...Love and trust of animals is a gift that I have always appreciated ...." Read more

6 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive3 negative

Customers have different views on the book's pacing. Some find it delightful, with descriptions of events and routine details like ending the day. Others find it disappointing and boring, with a disappointing ending.

"Loved the book! If you are looking for some polished and crisp summer drama, this isn’t for you...." Read more

"This was such a disappointing read. The author promotes the idea of being a female adventurer, out on her own...." Read more

"I relished the descriptions of place, people and the seemingly routine details of ending the day with human, horse and dog chores; opportunities to..." Read more

"...Unfortunately, what makes a decent tea party makes a terrible adventure novel. It was extremely disappointing and too boring to finish." Read more

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This was a fascinating story . The adventures , traveling & description of each state beautifully said. The woman, the horses & the dog touch your heart .

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Amazing wonderful book. Best I. Have read in a long time. If you love horses & dogs, traveling this country, this is the nook for you!

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A strong, independent woman finds her true self in the solitary discipline of long riding
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I am endlessly fascinated by people, especially women, who have mastered difficult physical and mental challenges. Bernice Ende is one such person. Between 2005 and 2016, Bernice logged over 25,000 miles riding solo across the United States and Canada. Although she was a highly experienced horsewoman and equestrian trainer, Bernice had never made an overnight trip on horseback, let alone the 2,000-mile, four-month journey from her home in Montana to her sister’s home in New Mexico that was her first foray into long riding. With every mile traveled, every mistake made, every new friend found, her confidence grew along with her love for the minimal way of life. After that first long ride, Bernice knew that this was what she was meant to be doing. She continued long riding, completing increasingly more challenging rides and longer rides that only reinforced her decision to pursue an unconventional path. I admire her self-reliance, self-confidence, and self-discipline. Everyone, not just long riders, can learn from her approach to planning and carrying out a complex project, finding the humility to ask for help, admit mistakes, and reverse course once in a while.

This book was necessarily a bit disjointed, since it was written over the course of several years, often long after the fact, from journals that Bernice kept during each of her rides. The tales from the trail were entertaining and enlightening, though some were written more skillfully than others. I would love to meet Bernice someday. She seems like the kind of person who would be both interest-ed and interest-ing.

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I couldn’t get enough, and wished I’d read it even sooner!
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Loved the book! If you are looking for some polished and crisp summer drama, this isn’t for you. I can hear her talk when I read her words, and no it isn’t as edited as some people may want. But if you look at the true story written like she is telling you by an open fire, this is for you. You will laugh, cry, and smile at the Journey this woman walked/rode. Some complain she wasn’t prepared, but no one is ever prepared, and her open truth to her mistakes makes this book even more real and raw. If you want a book that is filled with inspiration, compassion, true human/animal connection, and a journey unlike any other, pick this book up today! It will be on my shelf with pride and I look forward to picking it up again when I need some true words of inspiration and determination. Just wonderful!

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My kind of story and adventure

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Luman Williams
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Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2019
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I adore Bernices story. The descriptive chapters were not so much informative as they gave a lot of kudos to the people she met and who helped her along the way. I think any book that could detail 29,000 miles would be akin to an encyclopedia. What Bernices stories imparted were a true description of the weather, the sounds, the fear and joy of freedom she experienced.
There were many good tips, such as how a Tucker saddle is the best for trail riding, taking the time to prepare yourself, and your horses for this type of walkabout.
I am only about halfway through this book and I am looking forward to reading more. In fact, I am highlighting her tips and routes, and, plotting her trails in my America States map book. Some of her trail riding is not on the maps as they were so rugged. I forgot that nature changes paths, as in the physical sense, and also the life changing paths we travel on.
I applaud Bernice, her horses and the brave and loving companion dog, Claire. Brava to Bernice and everyone who helped her and rooted for her. We need this in all our lives.

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awesome read !
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2024
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If you love horses this is the book for you

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Caroline J.
Good stories, but an editor would have helped
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2019
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I wanted to live this book. The premise is something I enjoy. The author has had awesome experiences that should send themselves to wonderful stories. The first long ride is beautiful told. But after that, the plot wonders a lot. The timeline gets wonky, the stories aren't as clear and sometimes feel rushed or truncated. There are beautiful moments of clarity that shine through, but this book could use a good editor to help the author organize her stories.

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Margaret Langlands
Lovely story
Reviewed in Canada on November 5, 2024
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I admire anyone who do a solo trip like this- good story. Keeps your interest.

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Mrs E
Tales of long, gritty rides in the teeth of nature.
Reviewed in France on February 17, 2021
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What a facinating read. Bernice Ende describes her long rides, but is never boring. She is an excellent writer and as a result I am learning about more than just Long Riding, having been introduced to some influential American suffragettes during her last long ride. She describes not just the events, but her relationships with the animals (her family) letting the reader see her vulnerability, which brings alive her lived experiences. I have made some short rides of just a few days, nothing that I can compare to Bernice's adventures, but I well recognise some of the situations that can arise at the end of a long tiring day! It is a pity that the book seems only to be available in English, I hope that it will be translated so that it can be appreciated by a wider audience. If you like adventure and love animals then I recommend this book by a brave and independent woman.

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Hayley Clark
A must read for the horse and dog loving wanna be escapist
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 19, 2020
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Loved this book. As a horse rider myself who enjoys a good long ride with my special boy ...albit for just a few hours at a time....and sometimes one of my dogs alongside I could really relate to the special relationship you form with your animals and which is heightened when it's just you and them. These rides though were fernominal in distance and the fortitude this lady has I am in awe of. Her descriptions of the travels and places she made her simple temporary homes along route were vived and easy to envisage. A lot of personal emotional pain was obviously bound up in these rides from the bit we learn of her marriage break up but she uses that as an initial catalyst to kick start these epic journeys. A really interesting touching and well written read.

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A AMAZING STORY FOR HORSE RIDERS
Reviewed in Australia on May 16, 2019
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A simply amazing true life story of an adventure, that not many people would undertake

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Wonderful book
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Really enjoying this book. Only a few pages left. Makes me feel like I’m riding with her.

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