Gene left Denver, Colorado in June of 2002 when he began his four- to five-year nationwide tour. Gene is riding alone with his two Tennessee Walking Horses named George and Frank and is duplicating a trip that was done by four horsemen (the Overland Wsterners) that took place from 1912 to 1915.

Gene is originally from Texas and now at age 68 still has quite a distance to go on his current journey.

“I know I’m older now, but I can still swing into that saddle. So even if I have to ride a bit slower, I want older people to look at me and realize they don’t have to just sit on the porch and do nothing. I’m proof positive that they can mount up, ride out and still live life!”