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Unbelievable!

Posted on: August 22, 2023

Thanks to the Hurricane-turned-tropical-storm Hilary, That Herd enjoyed a rare August rainstorm.  

Herd Life Images / Landscape / Mare and Foal Images

Ineffable Longing

Posted on: January 9, 2023

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 […]

Behavior / Foal / Herd Life Images / Landscape / Mare and Foal Images / Uncategorized

A Little Behind

Posted on: November 19, 2022December 31, 2022

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, […]

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Cool Little Dude

Posted on: August 29, 2022August 28, 2022

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 […]

Foal / Landscape

Two of a Kind

Posted on: August 27, 2022August 26, 2022

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 […]

Behavior / Herd Life Images / Mare and Foal Images / Weanling and Yearling

The Good Uncle

Posted on: August 26, 2022

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 […]

Behavior / Landscape / Older Horse Images / Weanling and Yearling

Dance Like No One is Watching

Posted on: August 12, 2022

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 […]

Behavior / Landscape / Older Horse Images / Weanling and Yearling

All Good Guys, Just What We Need

Posted on: July 21, 2022

“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 […]

Behavior / Landscape / Mare and Foal Images

From a Colt’s Perspective

Posted on: June 25, 2022June 25, 2022

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 […]

Behavior / Foal

Hiding in Plain Sight

Posted on: June 16, 2022June 25, 2022

In an open meadow, with no place to hide, one does the best one can.  

Landscape / Mare and Foal Images / Uncategorized

In Admiration

Posted on: March 20, 2022

A mare who is no longer with us and her first foal. She gave us many memorable moments.

Behavior / Foal

With Her Explorer Hat On

Posted on: January 1, 2022December 30, 2021

“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 […]

Foal / Older Horse Images

The Beginning and the Now

Posted on: December 20, 2021

  We do love to watch the foals grow and blossom into maturity!

Herd Life Images / Landscape / Older Horse Images

Spirits

Posted on: November 13, 2021

“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

Mare and Foal Images / Older Horse Images

Nostalgia Pose

Posted on: October 11, 2021

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 […]

Herd Life Images / Landscape / Mare and Foal Images

Wild Turkeys in the ‘Hood

Posted on: September 13, 2021September 13, 2021
Behavior / Foal / Landscape

My Tribute

Posted on: December 14, 2020December 14, 2020

  “You pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud too. That’s a part of it. … ” –Denzel Washington This colt. tribute | ˈtribyo͞ot | noun […]

Foal / Herd Life Images / Landscape / Mare and Foal Images

Four Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Little Hours

Posted on: October 7, 2020

  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 […]

Behavior / Herd Life Images / Landscape / Mare and Foal Images

Whiskers on Kittens

Posted on: September 29, 2020

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 […]

Behavior / Landscape / Mares

We Are the Champions

Posted on: September 14, 2020

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. […]

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Tropical storm Hilary brought gentle summer rain to That Herd. The colors and aromas were next level. This is Valor, can see her as a newborn on thatherd.com.

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I call him Gem, because he reminds me of an uncut gem. He’s rough and clunky looking but his brilliant sparkle shines through. He’s ugly-cute and irresistible.

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Hoping for a new sea of oats this spring.

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The sun sets on the first day of terrestrial life and motherhood. #that_herd

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Every year I post about horses eating thistle as a first choice when spring grass is abundant. I am constantly amazed they eat these spiked, tough, nettle-haired plants. This is Ruby scoring blooms.
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