The weanling colts and fillies, at this age, seem to be in a constant state of touching each other. The contact is either annoying provocation or quiet bonding. […]
Superior Manner
Evidence of herd hierarchy is evident very early on in horse’s lives. In the beginning, with very young foals, it is a matter of temperament and genetics over […]
Command and Respect
A summertime morning dampened by low fog created extra leadership challenges for the stallion. Even though the visibility was low, he went about his business of collecting the […]
Unseen Signals
An early morning walk to a low flat area reveals a calm domestic scene with some That Herd members. Shown here are about a third of the mares […]
Comfort Zone
This new foal changes her body language to guarded, reading cues from her nervous mother. As the years pass, I am able to get closer, more often, to […]
Celebrated Status
Stallions are often the literary and cinematic subject of fiery metaphors and masculine bravado; they are seen in bold graphics with strong postures and majestic demeanor. In the […]
Dust Bath
In a few moments of self-indulgence, the herd stallion rubs, rolls and scratches in a soft spot in the soil.
The Kids Are Alright
Nothing marks the passing of time like watching kids grow up. A few short months ago, these weanlings were wobbly newborns exploring their new lives; on this cool, […]
The Scratching Branch
You can see by the well-worn nub that this tree’s branch has provided years of relief and entertainment for the members of That Herd. Like a dog who’s […]
I Am Youth, I Am Joy
There is nothing more contagious than the exuberance of youth. Airy and spirited, weanlings can be compared to adolescents; highs and lows in abundance. Living in the moment […]
Born to Run
Because horses are more physically mature at birth (partly due to a long gestation period), they are able to run hours after birth. A foal’s muscles and nervous […]
Brave Moment (For All of Us)
I love it when I’m inspected by a new foal. The mares in this video seem quite relaxed; they are not afraid of me, but they are […]
No Leaf Too Sharp
When times get tough, the horses get tougher. I don’t observe leaves such as these sharp oak tree leaves usually being on the menu, but options for grazing […]
The Strength of Wild Instinct
This mare, lovely though she may be, is only rarely recorded in a relaxed attitude; she is quite put-off by any human proximity. She has a ranch brand, […]
Out of Sight
If these horses don’t want to be found, they know what to do. They know when to stand still and when to flee from space to space. Even […]
Resourceful Grazing
After a few years of heat and drought, the horses have learned to be resourceful at finding grass to eat. In this series of images you see a […]
Leaving What You Know
A sweet picture taken in the days before they will be separated. It is time to wean the foals. The oldest foal is about seven months old while […]
Yearlings Being Yearlings
It has been many months since I have seen the yearlings. I had been assuming that they were all sticking together, like yearlings often do. These two were […]
You Can’t See Me!
These free range horses are often curious about my visits, but just as often, elusive. In this image, I can see a little of both in this horse’s […]
Narrowly Escaping a Bad Ending
I was surprised this meandering mare even noticed this passing tarantula. She briefly lipped the spider, and passed over it, probably narrowly avoiding a painful bite. Once cast […]