Spring Creek Basin Mustangs

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

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.

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

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

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. 🙂

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.

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.

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!

Wild ponies are not worried about “public displays of affection.”

And naturally, we take full advantage. 🙂