Photo Of The Week – 02/10/10
February 10, 2010
A Shackleford Banks stallion sends the sand flyin’ after a roll near the shoreline of the island. These guys are also known as “Banker Ponies” but they are horses with a Spanish ancestory. Outer Banks, North Carolina.
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Wild Horse and Burro Roundup Protest – Saturday, February 13, Noon-3 PM – Estes Park, CO. Meet in front of Bond Park across the street from City Hall, which is at the intersection of MacGregor and Elkhorn, (the main street through town). Bring signs!
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February 10, 2010 at 12:52 AM
I love this pic Pam, perfect conditions, light, color, timing the works. I have been trying for ages to get a good shot of a horse shaking dust off, but never seem to get it where it is obvious what they r doing LOL
February 10, 2010 at 8:03 AM
He’s a solid looking fellow. Nice colors. Water horse.. mar
February 10, 2010 at 12:07 PM
I visited these horses and the wonderful folks who fought for their protection several years ago. Wonderful place!
February 10, 2010 at 12:39 PM
We visited the horses for the first time last summer. Every time there’s a storm in that part of the country, I think of these horses. It’s so amazing how they survive on the island, and, at times, swim to other areas. Great picture.
Best,
Susan
February 11, 2010 at 3:47 AM
Fantastic! This just makes me smile! Excellent timing, and I love the color contrast between his rich red coat and the green, green vegetation in the background!
TJ
February 13, 2010 at 8:44 PM
Hi Pam
I just found a website and i think elmarchi in it in the wild horse album.www.bobschillereff.com,
he had a good looking band.
February 14, 2010 at 2:03 AM
Thanks everyone for your comments.
You’re so funny Lori – it helps that this boy was completed dusted in sand.
Paxburro – it was so refreshing to be in a place where they actually fought to protect their wild horse herd.
Susan – it really makes you wonder how they survive some of those storms. Amazing. Hope you and Adrianne are doing well.
TJ- you have quite the eye for detail. The trademark of a good photographer my friend.
Alex – you are correct!! I went to the site and sure enough, I spotted El Mariachi in these photos: 106, 132, 183, 2122, 2195 and 2223. It’s just a shame he’s not still running free with his band. Thanks for sharing that link and the beautiful photos with me.