After many weeks eagerly observing all the mares that foaled before her, this wary mare had reasons to be on alert this day. Finally, her foal arrived but […]
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Much the Same
I secretly call them Wheaties and Dot. Wheaties is a colt and Dot is a filly by the same stud. Born within days of each other from mares […]
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All in a Days’ Travels
Ah, the vitality of youth! The young foal easily lopes up this steep hill while her young mother digs in. (Now that I’m posting this, I think […]
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A Treasure
corker | ˈkôrkər | noun 1 an excellent or astonishing person (horse) or thing I would bet you know a person who is completely cooperative and pleasant […]
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Don’t Smile, I Dare You
Sometimes, fresh from the womb, foals have bent or curled ears. The ear tips straighten out in a day or two. Too bad, so cute.
Behavior / Landscape / Older Horse Images / Stallion
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No Water. Not Romantic.
The American West is steeped in romantic imagery and nostalgia, horses being a big part of that. The lack of water in the American West, however, is not […]
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Via Con Dios
“I hope you will grow up gentle and good, and never learn bad ways; do your work with good will, lift your feet up well when you trot, […]
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Pride and Fortitude
After regaining her strength several days post giving birth, a veteran mother looks proud and calm in her motherhood role. After many years without conceiving, and now […]
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Composure and Growth
In a few short weeks the foals grow at tremendous rates. In this environment, their courage, and analytical thinking make great strides as well as their physical development. […]
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Matchless Moments
In a pure moment of free-spirited pluckiness, this newborn filly toddled straight away from her mother-shield and investigated me without hesitation. This is such an unusual occurrence that […]
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Peers in Curiosity
When being assessed by a free creature you have choices to make about your response. Though there is always a default to extreme caution, I try to allow […]
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Seeing the World
“Magic isn’t somewhere else. It isn’t a series of distant rituals, ancient texts and expensive courses. Magic is turning to the world, and seeing it, … ” –Alice […]
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Hit the Ground Running
This new filly, likely born this day, entertained me with her joie de vivre. Free of her confines of the last year, she ran around and around a […]
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The Sheltering Oak
Early morning overcast skies and the protection of a senior oak tree shelter the birth of a new life. The mother, notable for her distinctive […]
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Their Journey
In celebration of the journey of a mare with her foal. Whether it is a mare with her first baby or her fifteenth, may their days be trouble-free. […]
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Those Eyes
Six days old and she is fighting fit. Day one and all is well.
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The Butterfly and the Freight Train
Floating like a butterfly, this two-day old filly gallops full throttle to-and-fro while her mighty mother worries and charges along behind.
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Parading and Posing
The foal has added a good amount of mass in just two days. They present a charming matched set. Each year it is a great privilege to […]
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Tail Lights
I admit my feelings are a little hurt. Last year this mare foaled right in front of me late one morning and I helped her out of an […]
Behavior / Herd Life Images / Mares
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Full Attention
I wondered what was inspiring the snorting and animation in this cherished mare. She’s always amusing me with her bright expressions and amiable manner. One this occasion, she […]