Thanks to the Hurricane-turned-tropical-storm Hilary, That Herd enjoyed a rare August rainstorm.
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 […]
A Little Behind
It seems we are both a little behind. Myself behind in sharing new posts, and this mare behind her striding colt. Born in August, late for That Herd, […]
Cool Little Dude
Even though the colt is a few months old and capable of being quite independent, this good mare still keeps a close eye on him. The colt is […]
Two of a Kind
They look alike and share the same birthday. I often see these two browsing, grooming, and roughing each other up. I could not resist an image of their […]
The Good Uncle
It has been amusing to observe the quiet guardianship role a yearling colt has assigned himself to a late newcomer to That Herd. Fortunately, the mother tolerates his […]
Dance Like No One is Watching
Well, look who’s fancy today! He has craters, lumps, scars, a survivor story to tell, and a heart as big as the whole-wide-world. He can’t help it; he […]
All Good Guys, Just What We Need
“No, we don’t need more sleep. It’s our souls that are tired, not our bodies. We need nature. We need magic. We need adventure. We need freedom. We […]
From a Colt’s Perspective
Hello horse lovers! From a colt’s perspective, I have a good life which is as close as nature intended for horses. I was born under a spreading oak […]
Hiding in Plain Sight
In an open meadow, with no place to hide, one does the best one can.
In Admiration
A mare who is no longer with us and her first foal. She gave us many memorable moments.
With Her Explorer Hat On
“To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter; to be thrilled by […]
The Beginning and the Now
We do love to watch the foals grow and blossom into maturity!
Spirits
“When I see a horse grazing on the skyline it seems a spirit. I think of it as ascending to the sun.” –N. Scott Manaday, Earth Keeper
Nostalgia Pose
Unseen by me for quite some time, I was happy to relive a familiar pose with this stand-out filly, now a mare of six years. She is and […]
My Tribute
“You pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud too. That’s a part of it. … ” –Denzel Washington This colt. tribute | ˈtribyo͞ot | noun […]
Four Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Little Hours
With a little time, grass, mother’s milk and energizing sunshine this colt has bloomed into a uniquely handsome ready-to-wean lean machine. Notice how cute and determined he […]
Whiskers on Kittens
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens, brown paper packages tied up with strings, These are a few of my favorite […]
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. […]