An older mare living her best life.
Gift Horse
This gelding thinks his been gifted a band of mares for his very own. Sadly, these beauties are heavy in foal and this is as close as he […]
We Are the Champions
A graceful champion does not put on airs, she does not demand special treatment or crave supremacy. He comports herself with the utmost dignity, has benevolence, and sophistication. […]
Going Her Own Way
“Nature goes her own way, and all that to us seems an exception is really according to order.” –Geothe
Spooning
After lots of rain I saw many horses napping in the sunshine. This sight, however, was a surprise. I’ve not seen mature horses lie down together so closely […]
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 […]
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 […]
Unsettled
With a white-hot summer sky behind her, this head strong mare is showing a lot of emotion as she realizes the main herd has left her behind. Big […]
A Study in Soulful
From Day-One who could resist the dark, expressive eyes on this beautiful filly? Even now, a few years later, she retains the most beautiful soulful eyes. […]
Powdered Gold
” … summer afternoon; to me those have always been the most beautiful words in the English language.” –Henry James
Chosen Few
Every year, without fail, this grey mare befriends the oldest mares in the herd. There becomes one individual that she is with constantly. This year, it is this […]
The Trail to Water
Part of the daily routine for That Herd mares and foals includes the march to water down a dusty path. Also, a late foal is dwarfed by an […]
Any Day Now
Well blog fans, it’s been over a month that I have lived without access to my image files. Even I could not have predicted it would take this […]
All the Single Ladies
Receptive body language and soft expressions greet this young stallion when several mares are willing at the same time. Interestingly, on this occasion, he bred none of the […]
Quiet Misty Mornings
Shrouded in mist, our feet wet with dewy grass, we couldn’t be happier.
Welcoming Faces
Farther than most would go, that’s where you will find them.
The Burn of the Sun
Summer has set in with it’s usual severity. The burn of the sun and the wind have forced a slower pace to the longer days.
Companionship
Horses often have favorite companions. Sometimes alike dispositions align and sometimes opposite dispositions associate. Horses buddy-up in pairs or small groups and spend a lot of time together […]
Leaping For Joy
Here is a brief video clip of some young mares approaching with curiosity, then bursting away. Another fair winter day highlights the absolute beauty of the meadow where […]
Scenes Like These
Scenes like this evaporate the most troubled and busy noise that collects in one’s head. Nature, in it’s quiet moments, has a power that is both undeniable and […]