The handsome fellow has been elusive for the last couple of months, and I hadn’t seen him either alone or with the other (mostly young) bachelors.
Finally a friend alerted me that she was “85 percent sure” she’d seen him from Disappointment Road on the southern side of Spring Creek Basin. … I looked for him in that area on a couple of drives but didn’t spot him (or any other horses). From interior, with another band, when they turned as one to look at *something*, I did, too, and there he was, glowing orangey-dun on a drab taupe hillside. 🙂 The decision to hike out to him was MUCH faster than the actual hike.
He’s still pretty lean, bordering on downright thin, but he’s OK. His hip gouge has healed, and his right eye is open but squinty.
He couldn’t have made it more plain that he didn’t want to be bothered by an overly-happy-to-see-him human, so I didn’t visit with him long. I really was very happy to see him.
Spring Creek Basin Mustangs 
Just glad to see him! Sad to see him alone, but I guess thats how he wants it right now.
It does seem to be that way.
Perhaps there is a good side to no snow TJ, as he might not have made it thru the winter & cold with deep snow cover.
Now hoping for lots of lush green vegetation to eat.
You must have an idea of how old he is?
Were his injuries from another mustang?
There won’t be any healthy vegetation (let alone “lush”) if we don’t get some snow or rain. That’s a huge issue. 😦 Hollywood is 22 this year. He suffered some injuries before losing his band last spring, yes, presumably fighting with another stallion or stallions.
So glad the old guy is still around and looking pretty good!
Me, too. 🙂
I’m very happy to see him too, TJ, and thanks to you, we get to see him! So glad he’s been keeping on in his leanness and healing. Hopefully his golden years continue to be a time of quiet and rest.
He has earned his peace, for sure.
Yay!!!!
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What a wonderful surprise, TJ! So happy to hear Hollywood made it through yet another winter. I hope he will continue to heal and gain weight.
With all hope, our winter isn’t over (though temps in the 60s and no snow would beg to differ …). I am glad he’s still ambling about the basin. 🙂
Oh my, so GOOD to see him! 22 this year! How on earth did that happen?! In some ways, it doesn’t seem like it’s been that long, but… Thanks so much for the photo and progress report!
All our best plus prayers for rain!
Crazy, right? My how time flies … it’s so true. Thanks for the rain prayers! 😊