My Cedar Mountain Adventure
Yesterday I decided I would go out and look for the wild horses on the Cedar Mountains of Utah. There are about 250 horses free roaming on the mountain.
The vegetation on the upper elevation of the Cedar Mountains is comprised of junipers. The foothill and valley regions include mixed desert shrubs. Due to range fires during the past 10 years, the area is dominated by cheatgrass.
Wild horses have occupied the Cedar Mountains since the late 1800s. It is suggested that the original stock was controlled by the Standard Horse and Mule Company that provided remounts for the U.S. Army. However, many of the horses on the Cedar Mountains are descendants of horses that were turned loose or escaped from nearby ranches.
The dominant colors within the herd area are bay and black. Other colors found are sorrel, red and blue roan, buckskin, gray, palomino, and pinto.
The wild horses on the Cedars are classified as average in size. Mares weigh 750 to 800 pounds and stallions weigh 850 to 1000 pounds.
These horses would not let you near them but here are some pictures from my day!
As you can see, it was very short lived but I will go out again!
diffusion
Wow, Cedar Mountains look beautiful, would love to visit some day. Great photos!!
angelandspot
Those are still some awsome photos! You are so lucky.
Nancy Stafford
wow what a day you had. the photo of the wild horses are beautiful.
whisperingruth
Oh Geno! You are such a Gem to share these beauties with us….......from your beautiful photography, I feel as though I’m right there with you….........such a learning experience…......THANK YOU so much for sharing….......a real delight my Friend!! xx
brian pendrey
stunning looks wonderful
mec1507
I’m jealous
bamagirl38
Oh my goodness… I feel so liberated this morning now after seeing this ! What awesome beauty to wake up to ! Absolutely GORGEOUS ! One day, I WILL SEE THESE HORSES !!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEAUTIFUL CAPTURES !!!!!!!!!!!
Irene Burdell
Just amazing pictures . They must have a bit of a rough time out there judging by the battle scars.
eltotton
Beautiful horses and a wonderful landscape. Great shots, love them all.
pinkyjain
Fantastic & wonderful photos. Amazing. i hope they remain free forever. Awesome
Rinkydink
fantastic stuff Gene
JLDunn
Amazing shots! With all those snowy peaks, these photos are epic!
Nancy Polanski
This is so exciting! You’ve discovered a new territory, and the horses are exquisite. And look at thoise mountains! Yay!
Sean Farragher
amazing shots
Deborah H. Benoit
Thank you for sharing these beautiful creatures. You are so lucky to be able to see them in the wild like this. Beautiful captures every one of them. Thank you.
Anne Smyth
gorgeous images – I hope you are going to put them in your portfolio for favoriting or buying.
Charl045
How awesome this has to be!! Those pictures are amazing and love your intro to these photos. They are really staring you down aren’t they. I’m sure they never turn their backs while you are there. Excellent work as always Geno.. thank you for sharing!
Barbara Sparhawk
I’ve never in my life seen horses the likes of which you bring us, neither for their environs nor shape and colors nor scars. Thank you again, Geno. Whatever the parts that balance your days this contact must electrify all other events. It’s fabulous that you have decided to do this for yourself.
KatsEye
How awsome. I love the fact you added the history to it as well. What some beautiful creatures. You are so lucky. Excellent work and keep up with it. I still say you sould make a book on the wildhorses. Great job and thank you for sharing.
Tahnja
short lived or not, I loved every capture. the feeling of freedom they express and their beauty. Thank you so much for sharing these with us!!!!!
Kelly J
You are privelaged and talented gene! But then who else deserves this other than you… fantastic shots as usual!!
Wendy Slee
beautiful images, thank you so much for sharing this Geno…..you are a gifted soul and your appreciation for these wild horses and the way you dedicate so much time to their honour, is acknowledged and commended highly. Well done!
Rosemaree
Stunning images