Piedra was probably a 2-year-old and Kestrel was a weanling when I met them 16 years ago and documented them in the same large band. These girls have been in separate bands, both far apart and traveling together, then in the same band together for the last few years (I’ve lost track).
There are others with them, and the lead stallions have changed, but they’re – still – almost always together. When the band moves on and one is still grazing out of sight on a bench between an arroyo and the hilltop, the other one will wait for her friend until she comes into view, so they can follow together.
They’ve been through the roundups of 2007 and 2011 and come out free the other side. They’ve had babies, and those babies have had babies. They’re just two lifelong friends who rely on and depend upon each other, and enjoy the freedom of the mustang life. Together.
Spring Creek Basin Mustangs 
What a wonderful story!
I love them. 🙂
I love these two iconic mares. BFF’s forever and forever too part of the very heart and soul and essence of our Spring Creek Basin herd. Such beautiful girls. 💕
So true. 🙂 Long may they roam – together!
Love this story!
I’m so glad! 🙂
So glad they could be friends through the years, just like some people!
Right?! Their bonds are very strong.
Best friends will always find a way to see each other.
Yep, and it’s a good reminder that the mares rule the roost with their quiet, steadfast ways. 🙂
Very sweet story and two beautiful horses.
They’ve taught me so much. 🙂
I believe it. ❤️