Featured Video: Mountain Riding

This video, created by Canadian phone company Telus, is titled The Last Cowboy. As a knowledgeable equestrian, you might be wondering why a video starring a female rider with an English saddle would get that title, but it doesn’t matter. Michelle Synnot and her horse Maverick shed the constraints of the show ring to spend their time exploring some amazing mountain trails. Take a journey with them and listen to Michelle talk about why preserving and enjoying the wilderness is important to her. We think you’ll agree with a lot of what she has to say.

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Galadriel says:
December 7, 2013 at 11:46 pm
That was great! Not sure why anyone would have a problem being a cowboy in an English saddle though. I've known a lot of cowboys who rode English. Just not in this country.
Donna Lee says:
December 8, 2013 at 12:15 pm
Wow, that was wonderful, thank you Michelle for sharing that with us and for listening to what makes your horse happy, Love it.
Dan says:
August 1, 2014 at 11:37 am
It seems a little scarey to canter down a mountain.
Jo says:
July 4, 2015 at 10:00 pm
To get my expectations up, and then see "this video is private" sucks.
Rachel says:
July 11, 2015 at 10:00 am
Ha thanks I produced this movie whilst working at TELUS ad agency. Michelle was a blast to work with ??
Marion says:
March 15, 2018 at 4:05 am
Okay, but cantering down a mountain! NO thanks you! But it is nice to get out on the trails!