Sharing the Wild Horses with my Nieces
Sharing the Wild Horses with my Nieces
Wednesday morning we took off with my two nieces in tow. They were impossibly excited to see the wild horses, and I was excited to share the horses with them. This was the first time either little girl had been on a sleep over, so there was that excitement too.
We got the RV all set up, and headed out to find the horses. They weren’t too hard to find this time, thankfully, and they were just thrilled. I gave them my old camera to share, and take photos with, and they enjoyed that a ton.
To me, this is the future of protecting our wild lands and all the creatures who live there. If the future generations don’t have this to come to, then what do they have? Cities and asphalt? The memories that were made with these girls, will stick with them forever.
They asked if they could stay two nights, and of course I said yes. We visited the horses several times in the time we had and they never got tired with it. On our last evening it was super windy, and they were just thrilled to stay in the bed of the truck while I photographed the herd.
We ended up taking them back to town on Friday, and leaving the RV in the desert. It was just too windy to drive the RV, and that gives us two more days with the horses too.
I have a ton of photos to go through, but this is some of the highlights.
It was a very fun couple of days, and I’m so glad we did it. More horse photos coming up in the next few days, so stay tuned.
My heart is singing!!!!!!!!!!
You are so right, Mary. If nature takes a downward spiral, what are these children going to have left to connect them to the higher power that nature ignites? What natural history will be left to guide these kids toward studying, respecting and protecting our only home: earth?
What a magical, unforgettable, first-time sleepover for these girls. They will never forget it, or you. LOOK AT YOUR LENS! Dang, you are well-equipped. And you know I’ll stay tuned for the next round-up of horses!
I think the more we can help kids appreciate the wild things in the world, the better off we all will be.
What a fun experience for the girls! Your horse photos are always fantastic too!
Hello, your nieces are lovely girls. What fun to take them out to see the wild horses. Awesome series of photos, the horses are beautiful. Great memories. I hope the future generations care more for the wildlife and our earth. Happy Sunday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
What a fantastic time for everyone – wish I could have done that as a child :-) I agree, this is how we get people interested in protecting natural places.
I wish I could have done it as a child too. And yes, this generation needs to love the wild places.
You gave your nieces something they will never forget. How wonderful.
Do you remember Amy talking about the photo safari Rod gave her for her birthday? Would you be willing to guide strangers? Because this might be a gift you could share with others that would help support you as well.
I know that if I were in the area, I’d sign up in a minute.
Funny you should mention that. My sister said her landlord told her that someone is advertising to take people out to the horses for the day, lunch included for $200. I just don’t know that I could do it. It goes against my hermit club rules, and there is so many sticky things to worry about. What if they get hurt, what if I can’t find them, all that. If you were in the area, I would take you though.
Mary! Those are amazing photos of a most beautiful creature. How wonderful your neices got to spend time with you and them!
Hoping all is okay with you and yours!
A great time was had by all. That’s for sure.
What a wonderful experience for them, and truly something they will never forget. Looking forward to more of these beautiful photos!
What a wonderful way for the girls to spend their first-ever sleepover!! They will remember and treasure this experience all of their lives. My first-ever sleepover was with my favorite aunt and uncle as well, many years ago. :-) I’m looking forward to the promised additional photos. Maybe one day I’ll get to join you on a real-life visit to the wild horses.