Kestrel pauses atop an arroyo before dropping down and crossing before moseying up the far hill with the band to continue grazing.
Though most of yesterday was sunny, the wind kept it pretty chilly, and we had an unforecast wave of snow move through the valley yesterday that stuck half an inch or so before it melted right away. Those fuzzy coats still are necessary.
The temp dropped with the moisture Thursday night, and the wind didn’t relent, making the ponies’ still-fuzzy coats much appreciated, I’m sure. 🙂 This pond is one of two in the basin that currently have water, thank goodness.
Dundee just looks so strong and fiercely wild here, doesn’t she?
I took this pic just about as the nearly full moon was rising over the basin’s northeastern horizon. It wasn’t that spectacular, really, but Dundee always is. 🙂
The lunar eclipse likely wasn’t visible from Southwest Colorado in the early morning hours because of cloudy skies. I’m not too upset; we did get a bit of moisture out of those clouds!
Photo critique: I wish I’d been lower for a better perspective as Mariah went racing past the mountains on the horizon. But I still love her expression and flying mane!
Mama Shane and pumpkin Odin grazing together. He enjoys the watchful and doting protection of all the “aunties” in the band, but sometimes he just likes to be near mama. 🙂
I took this pic of Cassidy Rain while sitting on the edge of a shallow little ditch, hanging out while the band grazed and napped. Hope you all remembered the time change; crazy, isn’t it? The sun doesn’t actually set any differently than it did before … only the human clocks change.
Now that braided mane of Terra’s is a master faery’s work of art! 🙂
Pretty Mariah a few evenings ago, napping with her band.
It’s a good thing the horses still have their winter coats because while we haven’t gotten any sticking snow, Thursday, some squall waves passed through the region that left the ground at least damp. Up on the southern ridges of Disappointment Valley, there was actual snow and at least a temporary inch to 3 (?) of the white stuff, despite the strong wind (we even had an advisory) that blew it sideways. It was wet stuff, though, and we’re always grateful for ANY wet stuff.
The evening I spent with Mariah was fairly still, which was pretty nice.
Stout Skywalker under a lovely sunset sky with a buddy.
We got some more moisture yesterday. Higher got snow; lower got … either rain or snow that melted on impact. But it was all wet, and we are grateful for anything wet. 🙂
It’s been a wee bit windy lately. 🙂
The day I took this pic of Dundee, the temp was in the lower 60s, very sunny, very windy.
The next day (yesterday), it snowed, and the high was around 39F. 🙂
Gotta love Colorado!
Spring Creek Basin Mustangs 