Wild horse country is alive with the colours of fall right now. With the snowfall today, it may not last too long. This is a favourite time of year to be out in the foothills either driving or riding our own horses. All the horses that we are finding are in excellent condition as they prepare for what is to come.
In one of our recent trips we came across some old friends that we had not seen for awhile, Mystical Spirit and her herd.
This herd is the favourite of one of our members who has photographed them extensively for many, many years. It was because of his knowledge of this particular herd that we were able to have them protected as part of the MOU’s contraception program.
Under her leadership the herd continues to thrive and are in this clearcut to escape the horrendous hordes of black flies.
One thing about all the moisture we have had is that the grasses and forest have remained lush and green allowing all the deer, elk, moose, as well as the horses, to forage easily. They don’t have to roam too far to find adequate feed. It seems this can make it a little harder to locate them. We hope the warmth returns and that the rest of fall will allow us to continue to follow all these wonderful creatures.
Rescues
As we have done in the past, WHOAS has been able to step in and rescue young stallions that have roamed out the forestry after having been kicked out their herds and wandered onto private land looking for company. Although many of us would prefer to see them remain free, WHOAS is not allowed to do this due to regulations imposed by the AEP.
We are introducing you to the three youngsters we have under our care and are preparing them to be adopted to loving, forever homes.
“I’m Adopted”
This is Eldorado. He is 3 1/2 years old, has proven to have a nice temperament and is doing extremely well in his gentling process. He stands around 14.5 hands, goes in an out of the barn and ties quietly. He has been gelded, wolf teeth removed, and vaccines are up-to-date.
“I’m Adopted”
The is Enoch. He is also 3 1/2 years old. Although he has been a little slower to come around, he has responded well to his handlers as his gentling process continues. He is haltered, leads well and stands quietly in a stall in our barn. He too has been gelded, vaccines are up-to-date and wolf teeth removed. He is just under 15 hands high.
“I’m Adopted too!”
Meet Eli, who is 2 1/2 years old and stands just around 14 hands high. He has an excellent disposition, and has proven to be friendly and willing. Again he leads well, and also stands quietly when tied. Gelded, vaccinated and wolf teeth removed, he, along with the other two boys, is ready to go to a new home.
Don’t let their size deter you from being willing to adopt them. They are strongly built with excellent bone and feet, and they are able to take their riders anywhere they might want to go. All of these horses have excellent common sense and once bonded to their new owner are loyal companions.
Why not arrange to come out and see them. If you would like to arrange a visit, contact us via our email:
Our annual fundraising calendar will soon be available for purchase. When ready, we will put a link on our website with the usual ordering information. Here’s hoping for the return of warmth so that we can enjoy many more trails this fall.
