In Lady Long Rider, Bernice Ende takes readers on an unforgettable, 2,000-mile solo ride from Montana to New Mexico—and that's just the beginning. At age 51, she left everything behind to pursue a life in the saddle, eventually riding over 29,000 miles across North America and beyond.

This compelling memoir is a celebration of grit, solitude, and the unbreakable bond between woman and horse.

A fearless tale of adventure, perseverance, and purpose
First person to ride coast to coast and back in a single journey
Rich storytelling of people, places, and profound self-discovery
Winner of the Equus Film & Arts Fest Literary Award and IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award Silver Medalist
Perfect for armchair adventurers, horse lovers, and anyone craving an inspiring true story of courage, resilience, and the call of the open road.

Whether you dream of the open trail or admire those bold enough to chase it, Bernice's story will leave a lasting impression.

About the Authors

Bernice Ende was a fearless young girl on her parents' Minnesota dairy farm who loved to gallop bareback through pastures and cornfields. Decades later, at a slightly more sedate pace, she became Lady Long Rider, riding solo more than 29,000 miles in the saddle, criss-crossing the United States, Canada, and in 2018, Southern France.

CuChullaine O'Reilly is the Founder of the Long Riders' Guild, the Executor of the Tschiffely Literary Estate and the Director of the Long Riders' Guild Press. An award-winning journalist, he is the Editor of Equestrian Investigations for Horse & Rider Living Magazine. O'Reilly has spent more than forty years investigating equestrian exploration and history. He is the author of The Encyclopaedia of Equestrian Exploration and The Horse Travel Handbook.

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