Cosmo's Band

This is Cosmo's band.

The dappled grey stallion, Cosmo, looks a little beat up and thinner then normal.

....I think it is because these two bachelors, Kiowa and Hoot, are after his three year old filly, Juniper. Juniper just recently returned to her family band after spending the summer with Rounder's family then she spent some time alone with Kiowa, when Hurricane took over Rounder's mares. She seems to tease the young bachelors, but in the end, makes it clear she would like to stay with Cosmo, her mom (Tulip) and the rest of the mustangs she grew up with.

Kiowa has a big scrape on his side, most likely he has gone to the ground fighting over Juniper (can't confirm).

This band has only one 2011 foal, a colt....this little guy, Milagro. These mares are all in the HSUS PZP study...they would have been easy to dart summer of 2010 because they are very tolerant of people.

Look at his mane! It looks like the mares have roached it for him!

Milagro's full brother, Astro (2010 colt) is missing.

Here is one of those mother/daughter combos that are stuck together like glue. The little pinto is the mom...we call her Vogue. The big sorrel is her 2009 filly, Gem These two were with Femur before Cosmo. Gem has Femur's stripe...but we can not know for sure he is her sire. They have an incredible bond.

Gem

The big Grulla, Grace, with her 2010 filly, Heidi. Heidi was born late in the summer, but has grown to be a strong and sturdy little wild horse.

Heidi

The big dun, Cowgirl.

Cowgirl's other side.

We call this pretty mare, Jess. No foals for this mare.

Will Cosmo be able to keep all of his mares?

The bachelors continue to stalk Juniper.

Cosmo's Band

It was really nice to see Cosmo's band. I hadn't seen them for a while. Cosmo is a layed back grey stallion, very much loved and respected by his harem.

Cosmo on the left. The dark grulla is Grace ...next to her is her stunning yearling filly, Heidi. Heidi was born about this time last year. I am wondering if Grace is pregnant again? Hard to tell. She was all over Cosmo on this day.

There is only one 2011 foal in this large band...the little chestnut we call Milagro. He is out of the flea/bitten grey, Tulip. Tulip is the only prolific mare in this band. Last year she had a colt, who is now missing (Astro). I am hoping he is off with the bachelor stallions. The other grey here is Jess, she never seems to have babies.

Jess

Milagro

Cosmo, Grace and Heidi. Isn't Heidi a beautiful shade of grey?

The little pinto mare is Vogue. Before Cosmo she was with Femur. Cosmo acquired her and her 2009 filly (shown here) last spring. The filly we call Gem. She is larger then her dam now, but still a momma's girl.

The dun is Cowgirl...no foals for her. She plays "aunt" to little Milagro.

Cosmo... He is a very nice, loyal stallion. Just love this guy.

Going in for some afternoon milk. The wild horses were lazy on this day and hanging out in a big bunch. There were at least four other bands near by...all getting along.

The lovely Vogue.

Heidi....we will have to wait and see if her mom has another late foal this year.

Femur's Band

Femur's mares and GemTraveling along the ridge line

What a day out at The Wash. I ran into Femur's band, they were grazing on a snow covered hill. He is still with his 3 mares and one very cute foal, Gem. They did not want to be bothered. Crow (?), the black lead mare made that clear as she lead them away, following a ridge line. All horses looked to be in good shape. Beautiful Mustangs!