Takin’ in the view

31 05 2016

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Handsome pony … stunning view of McKenna Peak and Temple Butte across Spring Creek Basin.

Yep, must be mustang country.

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Happy post-Memorial Day! Thanks to our vets for your service!





Fire on gold

30 05 2016

Tesora

Lovely Tesora shines against Knife Edge, lit up by the setting sun. Check out that wind knot! Pretty impressive for a little girl. 🙂





Who goes anywhere near here?

28 05 2016

Storm

Ever vigilant, Storm guards his family from all intruders – even little ones.





Warm shoulder

26 05 2016

Tesora and Ty

 

Ty seems to be asking Tesora for some help with the gnats. The blasted (and blasting) wind is a big help to keep them at bay, but they’re still aggravating little buggers.





25 05 2016

Chrome

 

Chrome in all his wild handsomeness, right down to his sweet little mustachio and chewing on a sprig of grass!





Determined in Disappointment

24 05 2016

Tenaz and Bounce

 

Young stallion Tenaz takes his duties very seriously. Elder Bounce seems to just want some company.





Something beautiful

23 05 2016

Temple

 

Pretty Temple keeps an eye on visitors while grazing in a “high forest” in Spring Creek Basin. The shade really “blued” her grey.

Note the pretty yellow wildflower. Ours are blooming in the high desert. 🙂





Icons

22 05 2016

Bounce

 

Please indulge another pic of handsome Bounce with Knife Edge in the background. It’s not as prominent, perhaps, as McKenna Peak or Temple Butte or Round Top or Brumley Point or the La Sal Mountains of Utah, shining beyond our northwestern borders. But it is long and low and weathered – especially noticeable in this late-spring, late-afternoon light – and especially with a handsome mustang in its foreground.





Funny girl

21 05 2016

Reya

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.





A face of wild

20 05 2016

S'aka

 

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!