(cross posted from the trail forum)   Subject : Traveling from S. Fl - Denver, Tips please Posted : 2006-06-23 7:33 AM Post #43500

So wondered if there were any places along my route fairly close that others know of that I might regret missing.  My trip driving alone will be 4 days unless I layover a day or so for R&R....figured why not!!?? a little concerned about pooping out 1/2 way..actually a lot concerned...try scared

My path will take me from here toward Atlanta -Nashville-southern tip of KY and Illinois over to St Louis and then due west to Denver. I would have posted this sooner but just found my password I'm leaving Fl this Sat to Ga where I will pull out again Monday morning 6/26. 

Any comments would be so appreciated...and tips for trailer safety also from the more experienced out there....also what about equine medical facilities along the way such as Universities with equine care..anyone know?? What would I do if Coal has a problem??

Er...haven't had as much planning time as I would have hoped for but did get a few bases covered...US Rider road service..better cell phone coverage...taking 2 spare tires for...water from home and electrolytes....

Thanks in advance for your help..

Deb in Fl who at "coming" 55 (7/02) has decided to "go find herself"...and experience one of her dreams....teehee Send all your prayes for Sanity & Safety

There is a lovely horse motel west of St. Louis;  their email is hmooney@ktis.net  We stayed there one time when picking up a colt and it was just great.  I found them thru horsemotels.com

Happy and safe trails.

OK so here's the plan so far..still have not heard from the horse motels I emailed though   Our 2nd night will be in Anna, Il  about 8 hours from central Ga. and before St. Louis ..that will put me going through SL before rush hour the next day.

3rd night in Junction City Kansas after another 8 hour stretch and then 7-8 more to Denver day 4.  (ugh)

Thanks for the suggestions.  I prefer staying in my trailer if I can get electric hook up. I understand there is a riding area (some forested areawhose name I don't recall) in the s. tip of Illinois...might check that out.  I'm not too keen on getting too far off the beaten path as miles are simply my nightmare....understand that to read..."I hate driving!!!" Guess you can't have an adventure though without miles to go and stories to tell when its done!!

Thanks again all.