Spring Creek Basin Mustangs

Mmm, greasewood. Yummy!

Though prickly greasewood looks rather unappetizing to humans, the horses eat it like candy – in all seasons, even with grass at the ready.

Speaking of ready, we’re ready for monsoon season to start.

S’aka

Wee mustang lad is not much taller than the greasewood.

Summer solstice sunset

Our beloved and iconic wild stallion of Spring Creek Basin. His official name is Traveler; I called him Sir Grey long before I knew that name. He is loved by many, and rightly so.

Feathery fineness. Swishing against breeze and bugs, a constant whispered conversation of contentment.

After some beautiful weather … blazing blue skies, day after day. We’d love some cloud cover, even wispy mares’ tails.

… can take away her beauty.

Alegre

Could she be any more stunning, washed and shined and brushed and combed? Doubtful.

Piedra, oh so pretty in the pink glow of almost-sunset on the longest day of the year.

Sometimes, it’s hard to be grateful *enough* for the incredible beauty of this world. To share that gratitude with those for whom you are supremely grateful is one of the simplest and most wonderful joys of this life.

On this first day of summer, much love to all the dads out there! For your guidance and support, thank you.

My dad and mom recently visited, along with an uncle and cousin, and as always, we had a wonderful time. I am blessed with an awesome family!

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads in my family. You set a superb example for all of us!

Happy Father’s Day to dads everywhere, two-legged and four-!

One for the horses …

… and one for the background. Do you see the green?

To paraphrase a catchy current catchphrase: We’re lovin’ it!

Seneca

Please forgive the radio silence of the last several (many?) days (weeks?)! The last couple of weeks have been full of horses and family, and I’ve taken a bit of an Internet break.

In the “very good news” category, Disappointment Valley and Spring Creek Basin got some much-needed rain in early June to cap our pretty nice May moisture, and we returned to find Spring Creek flowing! – in the spring!! – unbelievable!!! (Spring Creek and its tributary arroyos drain Spring Creek Basin before they converge in one arroyo that bears the name. Spring Creek flows only when a major rain event occurs, and we almost never get enough rain in the spring for it to actually flow.)

As we hoped, and as you might imagine, yes, it filled some ponds. What a relief! A couple still have some filling to do, but we’re in good shape for the summer. And the grass … well, it’s pretty green out there, especially for Disappointment in the early summer.

The horses are just as slick and shiny and healthy as mustangs can be, and posts should resume shortly to prove it!

Kootenai

Surrounded by family and friends. A perfect summer evening. 🙂