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Every year, devotees of the Appaloosa converge in the backcountry, accompanied by their horses and families, to reenact the historic journey of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce during the Flight of 1877. Pursued by the U.S. cavalry, a group of Nez Perce embarked on a journey to escape forced relocation from their ancestral land. Today, individuals come together, bound by their love for the Appaloosa horse and a profound reverence for history, as they traverse the same route on horseback, retracing the footsteps of those who shaped the past. This piece captures the essence of the Chief Joseph Trail Ride.