Corona's Band

Lucky me....I run into Corona and his band on this day. The spectacular "dunalino" is looking magnificent! He is looking over at Cosmo and band. Somehow Corona's 2 yr old filly, One Spirit, has ended up with them. Everyone seems OK with this except for One Spirit, who keeps looking over at her family band, but I think this is the way is is going to be. This is nature's way of making sure the mustangs do not inbreed.

Cowgirl, the big dun with Cosmo has befriended One Spirit and they stick together.Cowgirl has not had a foal of her own since the 2008 round up. The other mares are not as accepting, but I am sure it will all work out over time.

Here is Corona's black mare, Em, One Spirit's mom. She does not seem too concerned her daughter has left. This is another mare that has not had a foal for a couple of years.  It might have something to do with the PZP, but I also believe some mares are just not as prolific and the weather might have some effect. The winter of 2010 was brutal. These mustangs were 2 feet of snow with bitter cold temps and very little to eat. The horses are becoming rare. For instance in Cosmo's band he has 5 mature mares, but only one had a foal this year.

Can Wakan...Corona's little gem. She was born early this spring. She was just a little ball of fluff. She has grown into a beautiful little creature. She really inherited her sire's good looks. I couldn't take my eyes off of her....she is just so cute. Super healthy and curious. here you can see she is getting her winter coat.

Corona with his 2011 filly, Can Wakan (Sun Dance).

Little Indiana Jones. He was born after Can Wakan. He is an independent little guy and has what it takes to be called a wild mustang.

Corona striking a pose. He seems to know he is special.

Maybell looks over at her sister, One Spirit. Maybell is the other 2 yr old filly from Corona's band. She is still with her dam. Her wind knots are coming undone and starting to break off...look for this filly to leave her family soon.

The palomino in the middle is Bobby, Corona's yearling colt and also the only colt in this band. He is a full brother to Can Wakan and Maybell. He has a corded mane like his sire. Bobby was the first wild foal I ever saw. He is special to me...they all are!

The Basin received some good rains last week. Look how clean and shiny our pretty boy is.

Corona in his prime. I pray he will not be harassed by a helicopter.

"snaking" his mares.

Corona's Band