New Britain herald., 1927-11-03
HORSEBACK RIDE
 WILL BE LONGEST
SCho0lmaster Continues 10000
 Mile Journey

Mexico City, Nov. P(-Reunited with his injured mount and with more than half his journey behind him, A. II. F Schiffely, Argentine schoolmaster. was here today wait ing to resume what probably will be the longest horse back ride on rec ord-from Buenos Aires to New York, O,O00 miles. -
 Attacks of malaria fever, suffered in the tropical jungles of Central America, had left the rider some what weak and thin. His two Ar genuine ponies. "Mancha" and "El Cato" however, were both in fine shape. sleek and strong despite the hardships of the long trip, begun more than two years ago. The school teacher now believes that the worst Of his journey is behind him and that he will reach New York in about four months more.
 The pistol, which he bought in Argentina just before his start re- posed peacefully in his holster, for in all his long and hazardous jour- ney he has never had to draw the weapon.
 Trip took him through jungles filed with wild beasts and through countries where bandits prowl, but during his travels he was not nolested by man or beast
 Asked to tell Of his adventures, Schiffely replied laughingly: People who have adventures are those who travel on railroad trains. Really my trip has been surprisingly devoid of thrills"
 The schoolmaster's journey Is in- tended to demonstrate the superior ity of Argentine horses in strength endurance and ability 10 withstand hardships and the most adverse con- ditions.
 His horse "El Cato" was Kicked by a pack mule in Cuatcu,ala and sent here several weeks ago to a veterinary hospital. Completely re- covered the horse was reunited with His master as the latter. mounted on .arancha. approached Mexico City
 Schiffely's face lighting up at the sight of his reconditionAd mount, he spurred Mancha forward as Fl Cato trotted toward him. Then he dismounted and threw both arms around Fl Gato's neck, crying "pobrecito, pobrecito. como esta' r'poor little fellow, poor little fel- low, how are you?")
 His voice quivering. he continued to fondle Fl Cato and address him in endearing terms. The horse nosed his master, seeking thus to express his joy in the reunion.
 T will never he able to strike q horse" Schiffely replied. When asked If he believed in corporal punish Inent for children, he replied that he thought 1t was in some cases and then continued. pointing to his rid ing whip: You see this riding whip l carry. carry 1t only because it was a gift to me in one of the cities I visited. have never used it. I could never strike one of my horses under any condition.
 T haven't done anything much he explained. "The horses have .dene everything. and they have done wonders. They deserve all the credit"
 The schoolmaster's hat, which he wore most of his trip, was frayed and tattered. General Cruz, chief Of the police of Mexico City pre- sented him with a great sombrero. decorated elaborately with gold and silver and weighing several pounds. The horseman's costume now repre- sents almost every country through which he has passed. In addition to the Mexican sombrero he wears an Argentine shirt, trousers bought Tn uatemala- leggings acquired in Colombia, shoes from Costa Rica, necktis from Peru, socks from Bolivia land a belt purchased in Panama.
 Schiffely expects to remain here a