Where is Our Globetrotter Now?
By Alexander Kirsch

Last December, The Argonauts featured Manfred Shulze on his horseback adventure around the world. Five months later, Manfred is still going strong, spreading his message that "A world without borders is a world without wars."

On Easter Sunday, April 7, 1996 in Geisenheim, Germany, Manfred Shulze rode eastward to begin his around-the-world expedition. Today, he's somewhere near the New Mexico/Texas border on the last leg of this heroic tour.

"So far this journey is worth every single day," Manfred says. "People around the globe have helped me to understand why it is so important to promote the idea of one world without borders. Regardless of race, profession, nationality, sex or age, I found that it is possible to build a deep understanding with people from every country. The key to this mutual understanding are my horses. They have opened hearts and minds all along the way. I deeply believe that horses can help us build a better world and reduce prejudices among humans."

A completion date has been set for October 7, 2000 back in Geisenheim. To get a weekly update of Manfred's trot-abouts, or to find out how you can help with the expedition, log on to http://www.ridearoundtheworld.com.