Returning to the area after the 2011 round up, one never knows what to expect.

I'm grateful that the horses I saw were healthy and vibrant.Was elated to see some familiar faces...an older mare that I really did not think would escape capture was still alive and kicking with a healthy, feisty young colt at her side. What a significant gift to witness. The sex ratios were very much askew; I have never seen so many older bachelor bands in all the years I have been venturing out. EVER. Due to this there were also an extraordinary amount of injuries from the challenging stallions. Injuries are part of life in the wild. I'm no stranger to that; however this trip there was far more than the comfortable amount. Such a feeling of pride being back here for the 3rd time, and just weeks after adopting a beautiful, young gelding from the area.

This vast beautiful American landscape was his home and the horses here his family.