Little bitty pretty girls

28 08 2019

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One last look from the littlest members of the band. 🙂

What an absolute gift to spend time with these mustangs near the top of Green Mountain in Wyoming! Many, many thanks again to Lynn for map, directions and info. Thank you, thank you for sharing these amazing, wild Wyoming mustangs!





The tree

27 08 2019

Grey stallion's band on Green Mountain, Wyoming.

Finally, it was nap time for the whole band, but instead of lying down, they congregated under this gorgeous pine tree on the far edge of the meadow from where they’d been when I first saw them. … Oddly enough, the presence of my Jeep, parked nearby (I was not aware that this was their favorite tree in the whole meadow!), didn’t deter them.

Grey stallion's band on Green Mountain, Wyoming.

This was my cue to take my leave of these gorgeous wild lovelies in their stunning mountain home.

Almost. 🙂





Soooo sleepy

26 08 2019

Grey stallion with napping babies on Green Mountain, Wyoming.

Sweet babies know they’re safe with Daddy patrolling their nap zone.

Grey stallion with big band on Green Mountain, Wyoming.

And not too much later, Daddy himself laid down for a roll and a quick shut-eye. 🙂





Curiosity overcomes

25 08 2019

Pretty grey mare in light-grey stallion's band on Green Mountain, Wyoming.

THIS gorgeous girl was like the prettiest little wild Welsh pony mare on the planet. Isn’t she lovely?

P.S. I’m still on sitting on the same rock … 🙂





Daddy dude

24 08 2019

Grey stallion with big band on Green Mountain, Wyoming.

Big daddy was OK with me being the subject of his band’s curiosity … but he kept an eye on me, all the same. 🙂

His resemblance to our Comanche was really striking.





Nap time for littles

23 08 2019

Grey stallion's band on Green Mountain, Wyoming.

It was the perfect time and temperature for naps, surrounded by mamas and aunties. Keep your eye on the little black beauty with the giant star at far left behind mama …

Grey stallion's band on Green Mountain, Wyoming.

🙂





All eyes on me

22 08 2019

Filly in grey stallion's band on Green Mountain, Wyoming.

This little charmer was by far the most curious of the three foals in this band, often grazing her way oh-so-casually into the view of the camera. 🙂 The bay filly in the background might be her big sister; they were often close to the same mare (not pictured).





Standout

21 08 2019

Grey stallion's band on Green Mountain, Wyoming.

Pretty mamas and babies on Green Mountain.

This is a band of 13 in the same meadow as the band of three previously pictured. Rocks are scattered throughout this beautiful meadow in the forest, and a few of them served as perfect perches during my visit. I’d love to know more about the geology that caused the placement of the rocks, but mostly I was happy to just sit and enjoy the scenery!





Party of three

20 08 2019

Dark grey stallion with mare and filly on Green Mountain, Wyoming.

This was my last close view of the little family as I turned my attention to the bigger band toward the end of my visit. I love how baby girl is sandwiched between mama and daddy, completely and totally safe and protected.





Daddy and daughter

19 08 2019

Dark grey stallion and filly on Green Mountain, Wyoming.

I did say he was stout!

To be clear, I’m not sure whether he is, in fact, the filly’s sire, but they were clearly affectionate with each other. 🙂