Tag Archive for: wild horses

Be A Beacon

“Be an anchor for a mustang, be like the North Star the beacon of inspiration and hope, to guide and lead, to be their torchbearer to a new purpose and freedom.”~Deb STAR OF THE NORTH MUSTANGS Welcome to the new series, Star of…

earth is not ours

“The local stories told by rocks in all parts of the world have been stitched together into a great global tapestry - the geologic timescale. This "map" of Deep Time represents one of the great intellectual achievements of humanity, arduously…

AN ANCIENT STORY

"I grow very fond of this place, and it certainly has a desolate, grim beauty of its own, that has a curious fascination for me." ~Theodore Roosevelt This place, named for the author above, is Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TRNP), located…

Wee Wild Ones – Part 3 – The Critical First Hours

Do you recall from Part II the critical timing of a new foal receiving colostrum? How is the situation different for wild horses than for domestic horses? In a domestic setting, breeders can measure the quality and antibody levels of…

Wee Wild Ones – Part II – Colostrum – How Important is it?

What is colostrum and why is it so important? Colostrum is also called “first milk”, as it is the first milk produced in the mammary glands of a pregnant mammal, including both humans and horses. It appears thick and yellowish and is…

Wee Wild Ones – Part 1 – Their First Moments

"Born wild, the only thread to survival, a wily and wise momma, the will to take one’s place in the world, and millions of years of instinct." ~Unknown Seeing a brand new foal for the first time is a magical moment. On wobbly new legs…

The Rear – Level V

“You’re a tough guy, but I’m a nightmare wrapped in the apocalypse.”  ~James S.A. Corey Said one stallion to the other!  Here we are, rearing—the fifth level of agonistic behavior and more often than not usually…

The Bite – level 4

“Any woman who is sure of her own wits, is a match, at any time, for a man who is not sure of his own temper.” ~Wilkie Collins Avoiding at all costs ‘the bite’ is wild, harem mare, Bella.  Her band stallion, Sidekick,…

The Kick – Level 4

“Always have class but always kick ass.” ~A.D. Posey The kick!  Making contact or attempting to is what the kick is all about!  Kicking and biting are both part of the fourth level of agonistic behavior.  I…

The Chase – Level 3

 “The chase and the cheap thrills don't last long.” ~Pavitraa Parthasarathy Oooooo….now it’s going to start getting exciting….the chase!  As agonism escalates the aggressor may chase its adversary at a gallop…