This is why people say that horses are “good medicine” or simply good for the soul.
So many smiles that evening.
It was also the occasion for me to admit that big dopey geldings with a PhD in energy conservation make great friends.
The Wild Horse Outreach & Advocacy Ambassador Mustang herd had friends over for an evening visit.
Rock (pangare bay gelding from Little Colorado, WY) and Tiny (sorrel gelding from Salt Wells, WY) were so happy about so much attention and so little work.
Lacy (dun mare from Divide Basin, WY) and Spur (bay roan gelding Stewart Creek, WY) were weirded out by all the commotion and politely made themselves scarce.
You can see them sneaking the heck outta Dodge in one of the pictures.
Spur is my shadow when it’s just him and me. He’s serious about work and a ground covering machine. Lacy is one heck of a saddle horse who has one favorite human and I’d like to think I’m second on her list.
Those two are particularly near and dear to my heart. I love a serious horse that enjoys having a job and covering country. They will visit with people but usually need to be on a lead rope or in an unusually sociable mood for that.
Rock and Tiny are the gentle giants of the herd. Cuddles over effort any day.
Turns out that when it comes to bringing non-horsing humans around them, they go right into puppy dog/jungle gym mode.
New people, hugs, cameras, dogs, impromptu bareback rides…No problem, the more the merrier.
It was adorable and they both earned major brownie points for being the bestest Ambassadors for our “wild” horses.
I’d love to hear about your favorite experiences of just “being” with horses!
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