Mustang And Man by Arla M. Ruggles
Cherry Creek, Nevada
(2010.AUG.29)
Annie was rescued from a Nevada wild horse gather, about six years ago. Just a few weeks old at the time, she was motherless, battered, and starving – it was thought that the mare might have been killed in the stampede, but this cannot be verified definitively. (To this day, the sound of a helicopter drives Annie into near panic.)
A photographer riding with the BLM round-up crew was so moved by the condition and unfavorable prognosis of the foal, that she got permission to take it home to her ranch.
She soon transferred ownership of the filly to Ray, who was eventually able to officially adopt Annie.
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The mare utterly adores that guy. I’m pretty sure the feeling is mutual.
Annie is thought to be from the Siberian curly-coats, from the western part of the state.
About two weeks after Annie came to her permanent home
Cherry Creek, Nevada – USA
(2005.AUG.17)
Canon 350D EOS
Sigma 70-300mm
Corel PhotoImpact x3
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Comments
What a touching image and a happy ending to Annie’s heart-wrenching story. Anyone who loves and rescues animals is a kindred spirit to me. Beautiful, moving work, Arla!
Thank you, Nori … Ray has rescued and adopted two mustang fillies – they are both doing great!
– Arla M. Ruggles
Very nice shot!
Thank you, Rita!
– Arla M. Ruggles
What a capture of the love between the two of them!! Wonderful and I just Love that there are still people like him left.
Me, too, my friend!
– Arla M. Ruggles
Man, this just pulls so hard at the heartstrings Arla…wonderful capture and narrative..thank you for sharing onca again…
Thank you, Rick .. it is a very sensitive time, as BLM round-ups are again scheduled for this area, with plans for removal of unprecedented numbers of wild horses.
– Arla M. Ruggles
Awesome old shot.
Thank you, cd!
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Gorgeous portrait showing the love between this horse and her man.
I wonder how many foals will be lost or left behind out there right now during the current round up.
I heard that today’s helicopter roundups were postponed due to high winds. ( Hey!They don’t call it “Moriah” for no reason!) I swear, it is like waiting and hoping for an eleventh hour reprieve from the governor.
– Arla M. Ruggles
Great capture Aria.
Could be titled ‘The Big Face Off’ LOL
Without the background story, I think this image could evoke a number of different interpretations.
Thank you very much, Don!
– Arla M. Ruggles
Adorable!
Thank you, Kim!
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August 29, 2010
Thank you VERY MUCH, Teresa!!
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Marvelous portrait…………………..love the narrative
Thank you, Ademac!
– Arla M. Ruggles