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Foal Number Nine

Posted on: September 20, 2023September 19, 2023

This mare was quite large in her pregnancy and showed signs of imminent foaling for days. It is her usual behavior to flee the moment she sees any […]

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Moments Before Sunrise

Posted on: September 19, 2023

I assume she’s tired because just look at the size of that new foal. Big mare, big foal, geeez. She is a beauty and she’s nearly delicate compared […]

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The Greeting

Posted on: September 10, 2023

At only nine days old this self-appointed greeter for the herd welcomes a new addition. Using her big whinnies, she called over and over to the newcomer. As […]

Behavior / Foal / Landscape / Older Horse Images

Unbelievable!

Posted on: August 22, 2023

Thanks to the Hurricane-turned-tropical-storm Hilary, That Herd enjoyed a rare August rainstorm.  

Behavior / Foal / Landscape / Mare and Foal Images

Born Under a Mars Sky

Posted on: August 14, 2023

There have been a lot of large, well developed foals born this year which makes this newborn appear slight. Actually, she is a normal newborn in every way. […]

Behavior / Foal / Mare and Foal Images

Budweiser Chrome

Posted on: August 8, 2023

Born in late April, this filly wowed me with her beautiful form and markings. She joins a long list of half siblings that nearly match her beauty and […]

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Just Born Brute

Posted on: July 21, 2023

In April, I visited That Herd quite early in the mornings. For three straight weeks, it was gray, overcast, and misty in the earliest hours of morning. On […]

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Crunchy Sounds

Posted on: July 15, 2023

She looks ready to march over and investigate. Some foals, from day one, are independent and intrepid. This filly shows real interest in each and every new experience […]

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They Eyes Have It

Posted on: July 1, 2023July 1, 2023

After an extra rainy winter and many obstacles for herd movement, the first foal of 2023 arrived mid April. He’s a striking fellow, a near copy of his […]

Behavior / Landscape / Stallion

Unanswered Questions

Posted on: June 25, 2023June 25, 2023

Horse scientists have perfected training, feeding, healing, and managing domestic horses. Our understanding, however, of free range horse behavior in groups is another matter. The ability to spend […]

Behavior / Herd Life Images / Landscape / Older Horse Images

Bevy of Beauties

Posted on: December 25, 2022December 24, 2022
Behavior / Foal / Herd Life Images / Mares

Lesson Learned

Posted on: December 24, 2022

Once in a while there are herd-mates among the mares and foals and they don’t always appreciate their youthful attention. The schooling of the youngsters occurs with good […]

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Harmonious Neighbors

Posted on: November 24, 2022

A glimpse at some of our neighbors for the American Thanksgiving holiday. They do, however, seem to compete for similar forage. No matter, the birds mostly go where […]

Behavior / Foal / Herd Life Images / Landscape / Mare and Foal Images / Uncategorized

A Little Behind

Posted on: November 19, 2022December 31, 2022

It seems we are both a little behind. Myself behind in sharing new posts, and this mare behind her striding colt. Born in August, late for That Herd, […]

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A Better Horse

Posted on: October 3, 2022

Without the noise and control of a domestic lifestyle, horses manage to get along just fine. This first-time mother had an early fall foal. Born practically on the […]

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Cool Little Dude

Posted on: August 29, 2022August 28, 2022

Even though the colt is a few months old and capable of being quite independent, this good mare still keeps a close eye on him. The colt is […]

Behavior / Herd Life Images / Mare and Foal Images / Weanling and Yearling

The Good Uncle

Posted on: August 26, 2022

It has been amusing to observe the quiet guardianship role a yearling colt has assigned himself to a late newcomer to That Herd. Fortunately, the mother tolerates his […]

Behavior / Landscape / Older Horse Images / Weanling and Yearling

Dance Like No One is Watching

Posted on: August 12, 2022

Well, look who’s fancy today! He has craters, lumps, scars, a survivor story to tell, and a heart as big as the whole-wide-world. He can’t help it; he […]

Behavior / Mare and Foal Images / Older Horse Images

The Shortness of Time

Posted on: August 5, 2022

Carpe Diem – an exclamation used to urge someone to make the most of the present time and give little thought to the future. Roman poet Horace used […]

Behavior / Landscape / Older Horse Images / Weanling and Yearling

All Good Guys, Just What We Need

Posted on: July 21, 2022

“No, we don’t need more sleep. It’s our souls that are tired, not our bodies. We need nature. We need magic. We need adventure. We need freedom. We […]

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Tropical storm Hilary brought gentle summer rain to That Herd. The colors and aromas were next level. This is Valor, can see her as a newborn on thatherd.com.

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The sun sets on the first day of terrestrial life and motherhood. #that_herd

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Every year I post about horses eating thistle as a first choice when spring grass is abundant. I am constantly amazed they eat these spiked, tough, nettle-haired plants. This is Ruby scoring blooms.
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