Latest Instagram Photos
       
|
|
|
|
|
Thursday, February 03, 2011
Sixteen Foals   photos by Karen Hopple Palomino Valley BLM Wild Horse Facility The Sun J truck, carrying mustangs trapped on the Antelope range, arrived at 2:20 pm, 2/2/11. The driver wore pink boots and pink knit gloves. She wouldn't give her name but verified she's a Sun J employee, then ducked under the truck to escape questions before helping facility manager John Neill unload* the wild foals.  The first horse tumbled out backward, but kept her balance. Most horses were sorrels,but there were also bays, duns and paler horses,including a palomino.  Bodies huddled together as close as possible, the foals stared at the truck which still held their mothers. Others scanned their surroundings. The red chestnut foal with blaze, pictured at blog-top, was clearly traumatized. Panic kept that expression frozen on her face. She and a few others sought the comfort of nursing from other foals. This method of self-soothing proves these babies are too young to be separated from their mothers, even though they may meet BLM's "weanling" guidelines.   Despite that, the mares were funneled into another pen. Mares and foals crowded against the fence between them.Since some horses wore paint markings, perhaps they'll be allowed to pair up today. All horses looked lean and healthy. Two older mares were thin, but moved well. According to John Neill, many horses have been trapped and shipped to PV this week: Sunday 52 horses 32 mares and 20 foals Monday 35 horses 34 mares and 1 foal Wednesday 42 horses 25 mares and 16 foals More than anything, I'm concerned about the Monday numbers -- too few foals. Where are they? Please share this information with your friends at work, at church, at social functions. People will care, if they know. The cost to our country is huge. Sincerely, Terri * done by poking whip/bag spook-sticks through the pierced steel sides of the truck Labels: Antelope Complex, foals, John Neill, Palomino Valley, Sun J contractors Permalink to this blog post Posted by Terri Farley @ 10:13 AM 4 comments  
|
|
|
Home | Books | The Author | Connect | Education | Wild Horses © Terri Farley |
