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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 […]

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.  

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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. […]

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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 […]

Behavior / Landscape / Mare and Foal Images

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 […]

Herd Life Images / Landscape / Mare and Foal Images

Ineffable Longing

Posted on: January 9, 2023

I may have had more relationships with horses than people. I do miss them when they go. ” … so delicate, but potent. It makes us a bit […]

Herd Life Images / Landscape / Mare and Foal Images

Leaner But Not Meaner

Posted on: December 30, 2022December 30, 2022

Persevering through another drought year in California and having un-weaned colts in December has not ruined the enthusiasm of these mares. August and September births have these girls […]

Behavior / Herd Life Images / Landscape / Older Horse Images

Bevy of Beauties

Posted on: December 25, 2022December 24, 2022
Behavior / Herd Life Images / Landscape / Mare and Foal Images

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 […]

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

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 […]

Foal / Landscape

Two of a Kind

Posted on: August 27, 2022August 26, 2022

They look alike and share the same birthday. I often see these two browsing, grooming, and roughing each other up. I could not resist an image of their […]

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 / 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 […]

Behavior / Landscape / Mare and Foal Images

From a Colt’s Perspective

Posted on: June 25, 2022June 25, 2022

Hello horse lovers! From a colt’s perspective, I have a good life which is as close as nature intended for horses. I was born under a spreading oak […]

Foal / Landscape / Mare and Foal Images

Fleet of Foot

Posted on: June 4, 2022June 11, 2022

Are they wild? No, but they live as if they were wild. That Herd horses are free range horses. They are privately owned and lightly managed. The horses […]

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Meeting the Day

Posted on: May 13, 2022

It is common for the foals, from their first day, to traverse all of the rolling countryside where That Herd roams, even steep ascents and descents. This duo […]

Behavior / Landscape / Mares

Graceful Success, Luck, and Barely Skimming By

Posted on: April 12, 2022

Every mother, no matter what species, no matter maiden or veteran, has the burden and gift of either extreme fierceness in the face of dreadful odds or crushing […]

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Take a few moments each week to check in, view the new post, and enjoy a brief distraction from your life. Several times a month new posts are added to Images of Herd Life. Also, look for new images added to the Backcountry Gallery and Gallery of Foals pages. Additional images, not seen here, can be found on That Herd social media sites as well.

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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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I call him Gem, because he reminds me of an uncut gem. He’s rough and clunky looking but his brilliant sparkle shines through. He’s ugly-cute and irresistible.

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Hoping for a new sea of oats this spring.

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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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