these horses would be mine! (Please click to enlarge).
I was one of those young girls who loved horses more than boys……for awhile at least! And they still have the power over me.
Beauty is indeed truth, and truth for me has always been horses.
The Holler has a history of housing some pretty incredible horses. Check out these beauties for example.
Seabiscuit, Seattle Slew and Secretariat all had foals here and the multi-National Champion Khemosabi lived here. Seabiscuit had 108 foals, only one of which had a successful racing career. That thoroughbred was Sea Orbit, nicknamed Baby Biscuit who was a Hollerite. Blanco the Andalusian named Shadowfax in the Lord of the Rings movies lives here too.
Holler town is horse town.
I’ve seen some pretty amazing horses around the world.
The free ranging horses of Patagonia for example and the peerless Lipzzaner stallions in Vienna.
I think though, more than any other, I like this little rescued miniature donkey the best!
He so wanted to come out and play with me and I so wanted to take him home!
Cheers to you from Holler-Horse… and Donkey Town!
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Aren’t horses wonderful? I loved them more than boys and when my husband breaks a glass, I still threaten to trade him for my buddy Lucky.
Laughing!!! Hmmmmmm……..Horses or husbands? Gotta go with both! Laughing more…..
Absolutely breathtaking images, Cindy. I’ve fallen in love with that first white one’s face. 🙂
Horses faces are just full of soul! Love them~
They are such gracious animal. I like the color of the first one and it has interesting dressing too.
Isn’t he a beauty! Lots of spunk too……When I take photos of horses at The Holler, the owners will often come out suspiscous…….Bark at me, “What are you doing?”
When I say, taking photos of your gorgeous horse, they say, “wait a minute…let me come and tell you about him or her…..”
Laughing…..the language of horse lovers!
Wow! That was such a treat!
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I have loved horses all my life. I think they have got to be one of the, if not the, grandest animal on the planet! Not to mention what mankind owes to the horses (farming, transportation, etc.)! And that little donkey is so adorable! These are beautiful pictures, Cindy.
They are just full of soul aren’t they? Not at all surprised you love them too! It’s probably why we connect~
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Wonderful … and the first pic of the white horse is my favorite!
Sweet beauty huh!! And like well cared for horses, so friendly too!
A lifetime ago I spent many hours riding, and it was spectacular. Thanks for the memories.
Now why does that not surprise me! So happy to take you back to those memories my friend~
They are stunning! In China…it is said that 2014 is the year of the Horses.
Yes!! For me then it must be a good year!! Cheers to you~
Stay positive. Cheers!
Stay positive. Cheers!
🙂 🙂
Horses are such beautiful creatures!
Yep! And they do so much for us and always have~
The horses are beautiful Cindy.
I think so too! Thank you Ranu~
Oh you have struck a cord with me! LOVE those photos!! THANKS!!
So happy I could do this. Us horsey folks need to stick together!! 🙂
I have a fascination with them too, Grace and power all within and so beautiful 🙂
How perfectly put! Thank you~
beautiful pics of beautiful horses. I love horses SO much! I have a friend who does incredible horse photos – check her out: http://www.shelleypaulson.com
WOW!! She speaks horse! Just beautiful…….
These are gorgeous, handsome horses. I’ve learned a little bit about horses from a couple who have a couple horses in Wyoming, and that’s where they spend their vacation time…
Thank you for sharing your story, Cindy!
I learned to ride as a kid in Wyomming…….best horses, best place ever to spend your summers! You must go and visit them….and take some pics! Pretty please~
That is so stunning. What an incredibly beautiful animal… and photo.
Pure equine gorgeousness!! And so happy too! Can’t help but make you happy in return~
I am with everyone else. I’m horse crazy too! And truth be told I would give up all men for a horse – even more so if it were of Khemosabi’s bloodline. He was an incredible Arabian stallion. You are very fortunate to live in such a horse-rich place. I’m VERY envious!
God yes those Khemosabi Arabians! Amazing animals! Horse people rock! So glad you are one too!
Cindy – if you don’t already know Maria’s blog, I am sure you will now: http://discoveringranchlife.com/2014/01/13/home-sweet-home/
She is a horse woman like you!
Ok. I am following her. I got fully derailed by the Nevada Mustangs!!! Beauteousness! Thank you so much for the referral and cheers to you too!
You are welcome, happy I could connect you two.
Superb photos Cindy. And beautiful horses.
And you saw the free range horses in Patagonia. I have never in my life seen such wild, free and gorgeous horses! I should repost them! I want to look at them again! Are you back or still in SA?
No! We never saw any free range horses in Patagonia! How did we miss them? Please repost so I can imagine I’m seeing them back there. We’re in Peru until mid Feb then Ecuador then . . . . .?
YOU GO GIRL!! WOO HOO~
gorgeous horses, my uncle used to raise/board/ride/show horses, when I was very young I was fortunate to be around them as we lived close by, but we move when I was 10 and that was that…yes the donkey is very cute!
He really thought he could walk out of the corral! Laughing……I fell in love with him. Plus he was hell on the coyotes…..went after them like a banshee!!! It was hilarious. Laughing! He would be perfect for The Holler if only I didn’t travel all the time!
I’m madly in love. The burro is so adorable, i keep reaching for the screen to pet him. Beautiful pictures.
I know, I know, I want him too!!! Looking at the pics brings it back. I can adopt him, but it always come back to I travel too much!! He went after the dogs (and the coyotes too apparently) like nobody’s business. The dogs played tag with him. It was hilarious! He is so friendly and cuddly……Sigh~
Love these captures! So beautiful. 😀
Warms your heart don’t they! Cheers to you my friend~
Indeed they do! 😀
Wow, what lovely horses. I especially like the gray and black horse in the first few photos. Looks so elegant and lively too.
He was a pistol! Super friendly and super happy! Obviously totally loved and cared for~
Magnificent photos.
Awwww, so kind!
Just honest.
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They’re such noble creatures. Lovely photos on that beautiful sunny day.
It is always such a joy to see happy horses!
Yes!
“If wishes were horses,…..then beggars would ride” ! That was one of my grandmothers favorite retorts when she would hear me say “I wish…”
“A horse, a horse.., my kingdom for a horse!” …and I want one of those dappled silvers in the top pictures !!! They’re all just beautiful, Cindy. After you’ve been owned by a horse, you’re hooked for life. They’re just the most wonderful animals ever. The little donkey does steal your heart doesn’t it ? Hugs !
Paul
Yep, yep, yep! I know about you and horses cuz. I read your stories as a boy! You and I are in perfect accord on this. Aren’t they just grand!
Beautiful Blog and photos. I have always loved horses and their beauty. Here in Reno, NV we have beautiful wild horses that roam into the city streets at times and it angers me that people are so cruel to them. Yet on the flip side we also have bears that people think are cute to continuously feed. Would love to adopt a wild horse or two or three!
WOW!!! I am rather stunned! Wild horses that roam into the streets!!!
Heaven!
In Reno? I had no idea.
I’ve seen them in the wilds of Nevada! What a total thrill they are to see so free!
Feeding bears??? What’s wrong with some people………
The horses are beautiful. They are causing NO harm. Those wild horses you have seen in the wilds of Nevada come down into the City streets. And it is a thrill. I usually pull over and watch them losing myself in their beauty. That is the new issue with bears people feed them and are not afraid of them. Can you imagine?
I’m still stunned about the wild horses in the city……I would LOVE to see this!!
The bears is just pathetic really. They will turn them into problem bears and then someone will shoot them.
I can’t imagine…….
They are so beautiful!! I too was one of those young girls who thought horses were better than boys for a time. I had a beautiful little quarter horse. And she was so sweet. Horses have so much heart. I love to just watch them.
They just make you happy don’t they? They make me smile.
Beautiful Cindy – your photographs capture these lovely creatures in an awesome way.
You Mary, have always been so kind! Gracias mi amiga~
Your welcome. I should thank you, your photography always brings me to another place.
I am so glad~
Hi Cindy! Great captures. Beautiful animals. I want one of those miniature donkeys too!
Isn’t he the BEST!!! Cheers to you~
Cindy, your pictures of these horses are so beautiful. Love horses too. Cute donkey. Thank you! Hugs! Veraiconica
Hugz back to you Veraiconia and as always, gratitude for your kindness~
All gorgeous and a pefect post for the Year of the Horse. Thanks for posting. I don’t think I’ve seen a horse in person for years. 🙁
I love it….a horse in person!!! Laughing & cheers to you~
such beauties! I am envious! 🙂
Me too!! Cheers to you~
They are gorgeous
We are in complete accordance Al!
I love cats and horses… they have a lot of “stuff” in common! 🙂 excellent post, Miss Cindy, like usually… 🙂 My very best for 2014 and good luck in all your endeavours, cheers! 🙂 Mélanie
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P.S. if you have some spare seconds and interest, of course: 🙂
http://myvirtualplayground.wordpress.com/2013/10/15/chevaux-noirs-au-plateau-de-beille-pyrenees-ariegeoises/
Cats and horses do often show up together when you think of it! The best New Year to you as well and thank you. Off to look at your link……
Now this man is supposedly the super hero of horse photography http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Vavra but I love your photos MORE. Sorry Robert 😉
You are biased. I am happy to say! His photos are simply divine! Hugz to you~
Well, of course, because you are the one who sends me hugz and lovely comments 🙂 🙂
Everyone does this of course because you so deserve it!!! 🙂
Liebe Cindy das sind ja wirkich wunderschöne prachtvolle Pferde da hätte ich mich auch sofort drin verliebtsie sind einfach nur schön danke dir für diese schönen Fotos einen schönen Dienstag wünsche dir Klaus in Freundschaft Klaus
Sie sind sehr freundlich Klaus! Vielen Dank!
That lil donkey s the cutest thing!
He stole my heart without a doubt…..still thinking about him! Thank you & cheers~
Beautiful photos, and thanks for sharing your heartfelt thoughts. Loved the mini donkey, too…I almost took one home once, too. 🙂
I’m still thinking about it…….We are zoned for horses too! Someday……Off now to visit your blog!
Are you sure that the cute little donkey isn’t Pinnochio? He got in big trouble for horsing around.
Laughing……I have no seen so much personality…..he was intent on walking through that fence!
Ah, you hit on a weak spot with me!
Yay! Us horse arounders need to stick together~
Magnificent photos.. and I do agree I want the little one…
He just had oodles of spunk and you should have seen him go after the dogs!!! Hilarious~
They certainly are beautiful creatures…thanks for sharing.
You’ve gotta to visit The Holler and I’ll show you around……..
#bucketlist
Such gorgeous pictures! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you more for appreciating & commenting!
Ahh, the beauty and grace of humility. I like the donkey also 🙂
He was a true character! Glad you liked him!
The dappled grays are beautiful, but the whites are just stunning. And I cannot forget the little donkey. BTW, the amazing Lipizzaners will play a role in my next novel. Stay tuned!
oooooooh! How exciting! Can’t wait….
Beautiful animals! Have you read or seen a production of Equus, a play written in 1973 by Peter Shaffer? Highly recommended!
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Yes I did. I saw a production at my alma mater UCSD and I saw the Burton one. One of my favorites~
Animal’s eyes are so gorgeous and deep. These photos were very loving and I would wish to be on a horse or pet a horse, just looking at them! Fun post!
Your appreciation makes posting worthwhile!
Gorgeous photos 🙂
Great photos, and I say that as someone who was surprised to learn as a boy, that I couldn’t grow up to be Roy Rogers! I didn’t know you couldn’t have more than one singing cowboy named Roy Rogers with a horse named Trigger. The world’s loss… ha ha ha.
Roy, Dale and their horse Trigger…….I think Trigger lived in Holler Town…..no lie!!
Oh, so magnificent, the horse.
I agree with you definitely!
Beautiful photos! Your blog is wonderful!
/Maria
Welcome! You are wonderful to say this and it is most appreciated!
If you would like to have some real life horse interaction you’re welcome to meet ours 🙂
oooooh! Don’t tempt me!!