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
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
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 […]
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Unbelievable!
Thanks to the Hurricane-turned-tropical-storm Hilary, That Herd enjoyed a rare August rainstorm.
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Born Under a Mars Sky
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. […]
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Budweiser Chrome
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
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
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
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 […]
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Unanswered Questions
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 […]
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Lesson Learned
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
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 […]
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A Little Behind
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
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
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 […]
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The Good Uncle
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 […]
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Dance Like No One is Watching
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 […]
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The Shortness of Time
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 […]
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All Good Guys, Just What We Need
“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 […]