After what surely must have been a trying few hours for both mother and filly, they gift me with an image like this. Emerging from the shelter of […]
Pure Moxie
Mingling with the mature mares as if she were a seasoned member of the club, this filly is completely nonchalant. No signs of confusion or anxiety appear as […]
Blessed Beginning
” … The future was an infinite horizon over which the sun still glimmered its early morning promise. Everything has a smell and every smell was fresh — […]
Ladies-In-Waiting
The most correct definition of ladies-in-waiting has nothing to do with being pregnant, but it suits this image. All of the mares in this image should have a […]
Baby!
Everyone welcome the first new That Herd member of 2020; a chestnut colt! Deer and other wildlife mingling near the horses is a common occurrence.
Ordinary-ness
“One sees great things from the valley; only small things from the peak.” — G.K. Chesterton While this horse may be considered “a valley compared to a peak”, […]
Little Nipper
There is a constant current of energy transferred from one individual to another with this band of young horses. Bumping, nipping, leaping, and sprints are evident nearly all […]
Boundless Energy
Spending time with the horses that are about four or five years old leaves me smirking in amusement over their endless cavorting. They are constantly challenging and provoking […]
Stepping Up To Defend Life
I have long debated with myself about sharing images of an incident that was traumatic. It took me almost two years to be able to review the images […]
Memory Lane
The blaze-faced chestnut colt was a favorite of all the other foals in 2014. You can see him being lavished with attention by a few of his […]
Every Man’s Birthday
Every new year brings opportunity for each pregnant mare to fulfill her potential to create a sturdy and contributing life to That Herd. Once January arrives, expectation grows […]
Zena, Daughter of Zeus
Zeus was the king of the ancient Greek gods, and the god of the sky, weather, law and order, destiny and fate. This filly does not have […]
Not Just Another Pretty Face
This image was taken about a year ago at age three. I have not seen this colt for many months but I look forward to seeing who he […]
Born Strong
Some are born strong and others are made strong. Either way, That Herd horses grow up capable. Seven years have passed since this image was taken but […]
Ever Watchful
All of the mares, are hyper-vigilant with their new foals, this is certainly true for the first several weeks. Horses, being a flight response animal, are ever watchful […]
Some Days Are Bleak
You cannot close your heart to the things you do not want to face. What if the things that end–the things that break your heart–ultimately lead to a […]
Beauties
When they just stand there and pose like this, it’s a photographer’s gift. Born during a stubborn rainstorm, this filly spent the first week of her life drenched. […]
Bright Star, Bright Future
New foals in all their freshness bring thoughts of potential. Possibilities are endless when all of your talents are not yet formed. May all her strengths be […]
The Assignment
“When I was five years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I […]