For three or four hours, Bill led the group on a ride that most people only dream of. The beauty of the Catalina Mountains is something that I'm happy to have experienced in my lifetime, and Bill was always more than willing to share the panoramic views as well as his expertise, with me and all the others. As we headed back towards his ranch, Bill would amuse us with jokes and stories he'd heard over the years. One could tell, by listening closely, that he cared for this land deeply, and treasured his memories of all that had taken place here, raising his family with his wife, Nancy. His kids have grown and moved on, but have become expert horse persons in their own right.
Lance lives in Australia.
Bill often related stories of horse trips in Australian Snowy River country that were told to him by his son. The script was recently purchased by Turner Network Television, but has been put on hold due to TNT's restructuring. Upon entering his house, you feel as though you have stepped into a museum. A collection of ribbons, trophies and pictures adorn the walls of his family room. Headstalls, spurs, chaps and hats used over the 70-plus years of Bill's life hang neatly as if waiting to be used again.