Horses in northern Arizona desert

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On the way back from A metal detecting trip in northern Arizona today I spotted a herd of Horses about 1/2 mile from the road. I approached them slowly and got within 150 feet before they moved off. There were abot 20 of them in the herd.

 

[fossis]

Very nice pic.

Fossis.................

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

great shot...healthy looking beasties...

 

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Thanks fossis

 

[sniffer]

I heard on the radio last week, that bureau of land management, had a wild horse auction recently.
they reported that out of 300 head, only three sold, for a total of 750.00.
normally they sell out and average 400.00 per head

 

[Ray S S]

Hello,

Good shots. I like the Pintos, especially the top one. He has some nice markings.

Thanks for sharing

Ray

 

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Hi Pippinwhitepaws Thanks they did look healthy.

 

[seger98]

Very nice photo's, all I have ever seen out there are wild burros

 

[paratrooper]

I heard on the radio last week, that bureau of land management, had a wild horse auction recently.
they reported that out of 300 head, only three sold, for a total of 750.00.
normally they sell out and average 400.00 per head

I live in Mohave County AZ and have seen a sudden disinterest in horses . I personally know a bunch of folks that are looking to shed themselves of their stock . One family has 5 horses and is down to 3 options . Sell , if no one buys then give away . If no one takes them it's GIDYUP GET OUT OF HERE . The folks here claim that a full grown horse eats 2 bales a week . Hay is $12.75 a bale at the cheapest . Factor in the farrier if you ride and the vet now and then they become expensive lawn ornaments . Those that board charge $90 a month and YOU buy the feed . It seems everything larger than a goldfish is on the short list to GO!

 

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Hi Sniffer It"s a shame people cant afford to adopt .They are more than pets. They Make great companions.

 

[Mental Granny]

They are beautiful animals! I really do wish I could adopt some I've wanted to go and get some ever since I was kid but no where to put them except board and the decent places here cost so much and some middlin ones you got to drive to far plus you have to do all the feed I went during some bad weather to feed for some people and the food you buy no way to lock it so its on an honor system and then after you muck the stall you had to wheel barrel it quite a distance I wonder what the $ went for a stall in a barn that was full of holes?

 

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Hi karenray, Thanks, The top Pinto was my favorite