What is the Alabama Wagon Train?
Well, to start with, our wagon train goes somewhere, there is a destination. In our case, the destination is 190 miles away and we have 10 days to get there. We have all been on a trail ride, some lasting several days. Usually these rides leave in the morning from a campsite and return to the same camp at night. Starting on Wednesday morning when we break camp, we are on the move. Wagons, riders and everything move miles down the road, camp is made, livestock cared for, meals made, sleep, get up, gear up, eat, get on the road for another adventure. We also have to move trucks, trailers, water trucks, port-a-potties, and a lot of support gear. We can’t ease back into camp with a thrown shoe, so the farrier comes along. It’s a lot of work, a lot of fun, a real, new, adventure everyday, with new places to see, and new friends to be made. Preparations begin months in advance for all participants, people and livestock must be in shape for a 190 mile ride. All gear must be in top condition w
