Corona's Band

Finally! It hs been a long time since I have seen Corona's band, but today they are right off the road. Everyone is there since the last time I obseved them, which was last June.

Corona looks fabulous. He is in his prime and I consider him "the King of Sand Wash Basin". He takes my breath away!

He seems proud of his 20011 foals, Indiana Jones and Can Wakan. They are just perfect in every way. They love to play together. Indiana is a colt and Can Wakan is a filly. Can Wakan was born first.

So cute!

They are both happy, playful mustangs.

The grey mare, Indian Rose, is Indiana's mom and she also has her yearling filly, Yampatika, by her side.

It is hard to mistake Cheyenne, Corona's lead mare. She is the only pinto/palomino on the range. No foal for her this year, nor last year. Not every mare is prolific.

Cheyene from the side.

These three are Lona's offspring. She has had three in a row. Maybell is her 2 year old filly, Bobby, her yearling son and little Can Wakan. Lona is a wonderful mom. She is a tough, wiley mustang that shows her youngsters the ways of a wild mustang.

Maybell, one of the many 2 year old fillies who is still with their families. There is another 2 year old filly in this band, the bay, One Spirit.

Corona on the run...

He meets up with Rounder. They exchange a few postures, and Corona proves he is dominant.

Kiowa, the pinto with fish for markings, is anxious to get a mare. He puts up a real challenge for Corona. I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up with one or both of Corona's 2 year old fillies. it would be nice to have a breeding pinto. We only have a couple this year....Eagle and Cherokee come to mind.

After Corona confronts the other stallion he snakes his band and runs them in a great big circle. It was a sight to behold.

To see wild mustangs running free as they were meant is an honor.

I am amazed how healthy and fit these wild horses are. They can really run! This was a fun encounter, one I will not forget.