Greasewood's Band

Well, I had not been out to The Basin for awhile, but some friends had been getting in and I thought would give it a try. We have been having some warm, dry weather which is just great for the mustangs. Last year they got buried in snow early on and had a really tough winter... The only band I saw on this day was Greasewood's.

This is the domestic mare, Demi. She came right up to us for a scratch. She seemed healthy. I got a really good look at her hooves and they were great, especially since she has all white feet. I felt like throwing a halter on her and pulling her out. Most of the local domestic horses have started to be fed.....Demi will get no hand outs here. For now she is lead mare here. I hope she is not pregnant! I couldn't tell for sure.

Believe it or not the chunky grey is the chestnut's two year old daughter.....Yarrow and White Sage. Yarrow has been lame since early this summer and probably will never be 100% sound, but she looks much better then she did. She is a true mustang. Her daughter stays by her side and Greasewood watches out for her.

Wind Knots. This filly we call White Sage is really beautiful and big. She has the softest doe eyes. I really like her.

The mare's front hoof has become deformed, but she has adopted and gets around fine. It will be a good time for her to heal while there is snow...she will not have to make the trip to the water hole for now. I am really rooting for this girl. I would like to make sure she is not chased by a helicopter, it would surely kill her.

Greasewood himself is a little lame...back right. I think he will be OK.  In the last couple of months he has a couple of two year old fillies (Gypsy and Dusty), but they are gone. Dusty is with Picasso and Gypsy went back to the Razzle/Dazzle bunch, who is now being led by Chrome. This information is from other folks visiting the range. Also word that Twister and WildWind's band are doing good up north (thanks Martin). My car could not handle these roads. I will go back when it freezes..