For #MustangMonday we have the handsome young stallion known as Gideon, from the south Onaqui range. He is part of a rough crew of young bachelors who are regularly stirring things up, so this quiet pose in special. He is a powerful and formidable 4 yr. old.
It's #FoalFriday! Mama Don't Go! Young foals are curious and love to investigate their territory as they get older and more confident. This little guy looked up and suddenly realized that mom and the family had moved from where he left them, lol.
#StallionSaturday! This black beauty from the south Onaqui herd is known as Cobra, due to the distinctive marking on his face, which unfortunately you can't see well in this image.
I don't just photograph wild horses! I actually spend most of my time photographing equine events and portraits. Here is a portrait shot I took last weekend of a young AQHA Perlino stallion who is looking for girlfriends for the fall 😁. This was for his stud flyer.
For #WildHorseWednesday! Sheldon and the dirty boys! A spring scene from the north Onaqui range with a group of young bachelors, Sheldon, Paco and Sidney.
It's #FoalFriday! And everyone loves the babies, even big brothers. I love this family scene as it shows the close connection between family members in the wild.
#WildHorseWednesday! Get Off My Cloud! A wild stallion runs out, whinnying loudly to warn off an approaching stallion. Letting him know clearly that he is not welcome. I love the sound of thundering hooves and whinnies!
It's #MustangMonday! This black stallion climbed a small ridge to get a better view. The wild ones are always on alert for dangers as well as other horses from competing bands.
#WildHorseWednesday! Two wild stallions greet each other on a dusty ridge. AKA 'you put your left foot out', lol. They snorted, pawed and went on their way.
Horse Hoof Resting - Horses just hanging out will generally have one hind foot resting, with the opposite front foot popped forward a little bit. It was fascinating to notice their hooves while waiting to ride. It did seem relaxing for them.
It's #MustangMonday and this is the boys club on the south Onaqui range. This motley crew of bachelors are usually stirring up trouble at every turn, but here they are huddled near the waterhole with their backsides to the strong wind that was blowing.
Another picture of Kwiatek being very sleepy. He probably didn’t even notice me taking pictures of him because he’s deaf.
But as soon as the other horses started moving, making the earth vibrate, he woke up and looked around if there was anything going on worth standing up for.
He is such a good little donk. He really grew on me.
A season without much rain brought a dry dusty desert last fall in Utah's Onaqui Mountain range. These wild ones lines up perfectly for me on the hillside as the dust from their movement floats by.
Prancing into #WildHorseWednesday! This wild gray stallion on Utah's west desert demonstrates the trot for all the dressage people out there. All natural, no aids needed, lol.