Distant Skies - An American Journey on Horseback Youth Horsemanship In “The Half-Skinned Steer

In “The Half-Skinned Steer

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Distant Skies - An American Journey on Horseback Youth Horsemanship In “The Half-Skinned SteerMelissa Chapman was 23 years old and part of a happy, loving family. She had a decent job, a boyfriend she cared about, and friends she enjoyed. Yet she said goodbye to all of it. Carrying a puppy named Gypsy, she climbed aboard a horse and rode away from everything, heading west. With no cell phone, no GPS, no support team or truck following with supplies, Chapman quickly learned that the reality of a cross country horseback journey was quite