Stout Sundance isn’t missing any meals. Looking gorgeous in the lovely light.
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The powers that be have finally cottoned to the news the rest of us in western Colorado have known for a while now: It’s really dry out there: “Colorado’s drought is back after only a short reprieve.”
The U.S. Drought Monitor also agrees that it’s at least “abnormally dry” here now.
Also:
Versions of these signs are up all over our public lands currently. Despite the handy illustrations, some people still can’t seem to understand the restrictions (don’t ask). On a town errand yesterday, I ran into some Forest Service and BLM fire folks out of Norwood (about an hour-ish north of Disappointment Valley/Spring Creek Basin). They’d knocked down at least four lightning-started fires in the area the day before, one of them told me. (No rain for Spring Creek Basin … but thankfully, no lightning, either.)
No joke: It is DRY out there, it’s super hot (OK, not Phoenix- or Texas-hot … we’ve had only a few days up to at least 101F), and the wind is bellowing like a furnace day after day. Depending on the source, we have some possible rains (“t-storms”) coming next week. I think I speak for everyone when I say we’re beyond ready and hopeful.
Spring Creek Basin Mustangs 
Great looking dude! Hope rain is on the way soon!
Those clouds are building … !
Finally. People – especially in high places – realize we are tinder, parched dry out here! Glad to see the restrictions…and glad to see Mr. Magic himself, our resident pretty boy, all robust and healthy!
I’m relieved that the horses are in good shape. Hoping those rains start sooner than later. I can see virga around us. … It’ll feel SO good to start getting the actual rain!
Looking at a map of Europe showing the fires – the entire world is in a really scary place. Makes you wonder about the brain power of some of our “higher ups” that they dont comprehend this
The big guy looks really good!
So true on a global scale. … 😦
Hello beautiful Sundance 🥰
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Prayers you get more rain to continue the green grasses and water for all wild equines and wildlife.
Thank you! All prayers appreciated. Those clouds are working hard …
Blessings to all the Fire Fighters!
Keep our public lands safe !
Thank means to keep the horses safe also!
Those are some hardworking gals and guys, the firefighters! We’re thankful for their commitment!