On a very windy day in Spring Creek Basin, Reya shows off her not-so-pearlies. She still has some shedding to do of that muddy coat. Most of the horses are pretty sleek by now, despite the cooler (than normal) temperatures that come with our recent moisture.
Little S’aka is growing up – emotionally, if not physically. He apparently got into a bit of a scuffle recently and has a healing wound. On this day, I was checking on him, and it’s healing well. Even little mustangs have big, strong constitutions.
Doesn’t he have the sweetest face? But don’t let that fool you – he’s a tough guy!
Wild ponies are not worried about “public displays of affection.”
And naturally, we take full advantage. 🙂
We got some rain! The moisture is a boon for things like locoweed (pale-yellow flowering plant seen at Maiku’s feet), but it also brings up the grasses and helps all the forage.
You can see remnants of snow in the upper background. That’s far out of Spring Creek Basin, but it’s nice to see it lingering in May. And the mountains all still have visible snow.
It’s a pretty nice spring. 🙂
Ty was on his ridge, and we were on ours, and thus did peace reign.
If it looks green, it is. We wouldn’t mind more rain. That’s not greedy – just hopeful. 🙂
Madison proves the beauty of “just another bay mustang.”
Tenaz snakes a wayward mare back to the band and out of reach of a nearby bachelor.
Big black beautiful Bounce.
Gorgeous wild pony on a gorgeous evening in paradise – aka Spring Creek Basin.
Madison and Temple.
These girls grew up together, then separated for a while … and now are together again.
Mares and mamas – the heart of the home (on the range). 🙂
Did we mention that the gnats are out?
They’re out.
Spring Creek Basin Mustangs 