This mare was quite large in her pregnancy and showed signs of imminent foaling for days. It is her usual behavior to flee the moment she sees any […]
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Moments Before Sunrise
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 […]
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The Greeting
At only nine days old this self-appointed greeter for the herd welcomes a new addition. Using her big whinnies, she called over and over to the newcomer. As […]
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Unbelievable!
Thanks to the Hurricane-turned-tropical-storm Hilary, That Herd enjoyed a rare August rainstorm.
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Born Under a Mars Sky
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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Budweiser Chrome
Born in late April, this filly wowed me with her beautiful form and markings. She joins a long list of half siblings that nearly match her beauty and […]
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Just Born Brute
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 […]
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Crunchy Sounds
She looks ready to march over and investigate. Some foals, from day one, are independent and intrepid. This filly shows real interest in each and every new experience […]
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Uncut Gem
Like an uncut gem, this colt brings lots of clunky character to That Herd. His mother is a gem herself and together they are irresistible.
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They Eyes Have It
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 […]
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Weather Modification Rituals
Throwback post from February 2019. We have been known to do desperate rain dances because of long years of drought. No dancing has been needed in 2023. This […]
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Ineffable Longing
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 […]
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Leaner But Not Meaner
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 […]
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Lesson Learned
Once in a while there are herd-mates among the mares and foals and they don’t always appreciate their youthful attention. The schooling of the youngsters occurs with good […]
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Harmonious Neighbors
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 […]