2nd Annual Wild Horse Camping Trip with the Nieces
2nd Annual Wild Horse Camping Trip with the Nieces
Everyone loved the view from there.
And of course….we saw wild horses. There are a lot of new babies, so that’s always fun to see.
Little ankle biter.
This little one was way too curious. He started walking up to us the first evening, so we quickly backed away. The dad had something to say about it and came and got him and the mom away.
There was a lot of resting going on, with the foals and the adults. Our second morning there, we found the herd and half of them were sound asleep laying down in the grass.
This is not her baby, her baby was laying just to the side of her. I just loved the way the foal was framed in her legs though.
This is her little one.
Another cutie.
The last evening that the girls were with us, we drove south to try and find what is called, the southern herd. As we were driving and searching, Al spotted these guys. They were way out, so we couldn’t really tell if they were young coyotes, or foxes. I jumped out of the truck and started walking very slowly towards them. It was obvious they were outside a den, so I would stop and take photos every couple of minute in case they ducked underground. It soon became obvious they were foxes. I got closer than I thought they would allow, probably around 40 yards, but not wanting to disturb them, I took some last shots and walked back to the truck. I did some googling, and found out they are kit fox. I now think this was mom and dad, and there may have been pups in the den.
After the fox encounter, we kept looking for the horses. We did find them, but they were way far away. The girls were up for a good walk though, and it was a nice evening. The main part of the herd, about 50 horses, was too far away but we did find a small band of about 7 horses. This is the infamous one eared palomino. He’s looking a little older, and not quite as stocky. But, he still has all his mares.
It was a really nice evening to end the girls trip on.
And we had a nice sunset too.
My mom and her hubby came and picked up the girls Thursday morning, and we were able to spend another night.
More horse images from our last day, coming up in another post.
Ahhhh….I feel as if you personally guided me on this tour. How my heart yearns to be out there somewhere, looking for the herds, listening to the sights, smells and rhythms of the horses. That one-eared guy, HOW DID HE LOSE AN EAR, I wonder? I saw an image on Instagram of a one-eyed horse! No matter what body part is missing however, their majesty still intrigues. Mary, you are SO BLESSED!
The Palomino lost his ear to another stallion a few years ago. Bit it right off, is the story I hear. Anita, you should come and explore with me out there.
What cool memories you’re making with and for your nieces!
Sounds like a fun time. Those fox are adorable and so are the baby horses.
Hello, the horses photos are beautiful. I love the babies. The fox are cute too. Your nieces are beautiful girls, I am sure they had a fun time.
Great outing. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and new week ahead.
So beautifully captured, Mary! These baby horses are adorable.
A stallion bit off her ear? WHAT A GUY! Sheesh! Well, she’s still rockin’ it and with grace. How I’d love to meet you one day (and if you saw my methods of photography, you’d correct me, I bet!)
Those babies you are sharing….swoon city!
Well, he’s actually a stallion. So it was a fair fight.
So many smiles – those girls definitely had a good time! The horses are gorgeous, and aren’t those foxes so cute with those big ears!
HOw very fortunate your nieces are to have an aunt and uncle who are willing to spend the time together and to introduce them to such beauty and wildness. Fabulous photos!
How wonderful to experience these beautiful creatures with your nieces!
You sure do capture the wild horses beauty! And those babies are sooooo cute!
The wild horses are magnificent – and the babies are too cute! The fox are beautiful, too!
Your nieces are so lucky to have you and Al to take them to see the wild horses! It’s obvious from all the smiles that they had a wonderful time.
The foals are such a gift. You captured them beautifully. I bet that the girls had a BLAST!!!! It’s amazing to see the muscles on the adults compared to the softness of the foals.
I love your kit fox!
I always LOVE your horse photographs and your nieces are precious! These photos are exceptional as always!
It’s so nice that you can share your passion with your nieces. I bet these are memories they treasure.