New Hampshire man quits job to cross country in horse-drawn wagon; rides through Herkimer

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New Hampshire man quits job to cross country in horse-drawn wagon; rides through Herkimer

By KRISTEN COPELAND

Story Created: Sep 22, 2008 at 4:35 PM EDT

Story Updated: Sep 22, 2008 at 6:20 PM EDT

EAST HERKIMER, N.Y. (WKTV) - He sold his house, he sold his truck, he quit his job. Bob Skelding, of New Hampshire, is riding across country in a horse drawn wagon. Why? Skelding says the trip is for the fun of it.

Skelding was riding along Route 5 in Herkimer this afternoon. He doesn't have any plans other than to make it down south before the snow falls.

So far Skelding says the trip is "far cooler than anything I could have possibly dreamed of."

Skelding is not exactly "roughing it". In his wagon, he has a full sized bed, kitchen, running water and power.

If you're interested in tracking Skelding you can check out his blog at: www.wagonteamster.com

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Tuesday, Sep 30 at 9:10 PM Deb wrote ...

Some people have no adventure ever. God gave man the horse for this reason and anyone who does not know this....VERY UNEDUCATED>>> VERY....Love ya Bob....We are all following you.

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Monday, Sep 29 at 9:23 AM Dora wrote ...

I had the opportunity to ride with Bob for one day on his journey on Sunday, September 28. He is a nice man, intelligent, and those horses are his "babies". He takes rest breaks for the horses and about a 1-1/2 hour lunch break where he unharnesses the team, feeds them, and lets them rest. We went from Rt 5 on to Rt 31 and as many times as I have gone down that road, I saw things I hadn't seen before. I thoroughly enjoyed my day and thank him for the unique opportunity.

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Friday, Sep 26 at 12:40 PM Sorry wrote ...

I am sorry to you for all of the narrow minded idiots that we have commenting on this story. I think that it is wonderful and wish that I could be lucky enough someday to go forward with my dreams no matter how crazy others think they may be. Safe travels to you and your horses!!!

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Wednesday, Sep 24 at 8:20 AM Wow wrote ...

How moving, what a man, what horses, he's my hero!And yes I live in a doubley wide and live off of handouts! I think I'm going to buy some horses, hitch them to the trailer and hit the road!

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Wednesday, Sep 24 at 12:48 AM Pepe Ed wrote ...

Running away from? We LOVE immigrants!!! LOL

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Tuesday, Sep 23 at 10:20 PM Tom wrote ...

HEE HAWW Does he have a banjo? If only we could have had pres Bush do this a long time ago. At least it looks like he is going green,

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Tuesday, Sep 23 at 6:45 PM Man I can't believe wrote ...

the negative comments about this. This man sold everything for an adventure. It doesn't get anymore risk taking than that. Those horses are loving the work, that is what they do. This man is my hero! I can only aspire to follow my heart someday - today I am to damn fearful to live to my fullest capacity.

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Tuesday, Sep 23 at 5:59 PM fo for it wrote ...

don't listen to these fools they are upset they can't do it. go for it you only live once. i wish you well with your dream.

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Tuesday, Sep 23 at 1:04 PM jistme wrote ...

I think its wonderful for this man to have the determination to follow his dreams. Its too easy to fall into a rut of everyday life. You go Bob. Hope your trip is everything you could ever have dreamed of.

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Tuesday, Sep 23 at 9:19 AM CDH wrote ...

Ken, I couldn't agree more. Just imagine being late for work and coming up behind this idiot or even worse a medical emergency, get him off the road!

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Tuesday, Sep 23 at 9:07 AM Wow wrote ...

Did they check him for drugs???

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Monday, Sep 22 at 9:35 PM Ken wrote ...

Ok some idiot is making two horses pull him and his house across the country and were supposed to think he's something special? He should be prosocuted for animal cruelty. Do you really think those horsed WANT to pull his butt AND is house that far? What a sorry self centered jerk.

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Monday, Sep 22 at 9:05 PM Wanting to escape also wrote ...

Good luck to you and your beautiful horses. Looking for someone to ride with?

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