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| I was driving along in the middle of nowhere and passed an old two track. I drove by, but for some reason turned around and turned down it. It was the right thing to do as I ran into "the dark ones"....Copper's band. This band is easy to tell apart as they are all dark, no greys, pintos or roans here. This amazing band is composed of beautiful bays, blacks and liver chestnuts. |
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| The band is led by Copper, the bay with three white socks. He really susses me out. I am afraid he will run, but he lets me have a quick look at his harem. I am more then thrilled. |
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| Here is the impressive stallion with a mare we call Maggie. I suspect she is a 2 yr old, but can't confirm. |
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| The little colt we named Red a couple of months ago has really grown. He has a little fox tail. So sturdy and strong! |
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| Red |
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| Here is the other 2011 colt, Boomer. His mom is the black with no white....Ebony. |
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| Boomer and his gorgeous mom, Ebony. |
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| Copper never takes his eyes off of me. I know my time is limited... |
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| Maggie the muley mare. She is an American Mustang. |
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| This is the solid bay, Scarlett. I think of her as an "auntie" mare. She has no offspring of her own, but looks after the youngsters. |
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| One of the two yearling colts, Coal. I do not know who his dam is, but would guess Evita.... |
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| ....because I know this guy's dam is Ebony. The chestnut we named Flame. This band is challenging for a wild horse documenter. Not a lot of distinctive markings here. |
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| One more thing. I was happy to see Dolly, Tuscarora's 2 year old, with Copper. She was on my MIA list, but is now found. She is good friends with Maggie. Long live Copper's band! This was an awesome encounter with this shy, elusive band of rare Colorado wild horses. Thank you Copper! |
