Wild Stallions

I awoke from my van in the company of sheep, their herders, dogs and horse, and, to my delight, lots of wild horses. Wild horses are feral, but to me, truly wild. They live on their own, have a distinct social order and a wildness about them that is quite attractive. Stallions gather mares and fight for dominance to keep their "family" together. Within a herd the alpha must maintain his position. As a result, stallion interactions such as the one pictured here are not uncommon. When different groups come together or when bachelors in a herd are establishing their rank there is going to be some action. To see a stallion gallop out to challenge a rival, or one chasing another and to see the ground they can cover hair flying,

dust rising and aggression imminent, is a thrill.

 

Done