Newspaper horse article today - amazing pictures

:) I got to spend some time last summer with one of the Norfolk Wildlife Trust's herds, which came from Holland. They're very managed, not "re-wilded" like some of the Dutch herds or those elsewhere in the UK.
Ended up with a butt-load of material for a chapter I've scrapped (might use it elsewhere). We stood right next to the stallion (not patting him or interacting with him) and he really couldn't care less. The foals came over to sniff at us when our backs were turned though. I got some gorgeous photos.

http://susannaforrest.wordpress.com/2010/08/09/konik-section/

http://susannaforrest.wordpress.com/2010/08/07/ninas-filly/
 
Katd66 said:
Incredible photos - how I would love to see this stallion interaction in real life!
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Hmm - you wouldn't if they were two of YOUR stallions hell-bent on killing each other!!

I recall what happened when a rather stupid (ex)groom of mine managed to let my VERY placid 19 year old RID stallion OUT of his stable when his 5 year old stallion son was grazing in a field nearby (two strands of electric tape - higher than normal - and perfectly adequate to keep said stallion in!) When they were face to face with only those two strands of tape between them it was bloody frightening - particularly as one strand was snapped in the first rear!! Fortunately, a more senior (and intelligent) member of staff was on the spot VERY quickly and managed to avert tragedy!

These yearling colts WERE 'playing' - but by the time they were 2 we had to separate them - my nerves couldn't stand it!

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The pictures are quite strange- they don't sit right with me for some reason. In the first pic both stallions have their tails all tangled up with what look like burs but in the 2nd and 3rd they have long flowing tails? Also how come there's fencing in the background of the pictures if they are 'wild'? I'm quite a cynical person :rolleyes:
 
bryngelenponies said:
The pictures are quite strange- they don't sit right with me for some reason. In the first pic both stallions have their tails all tangled up with what look like burs but in the 2nd and 3rd they have long flowing tails? Also how come there's fencing in the background of the pictures if they are 'wild'? I'm quite a cynical person :rolleyes:
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Might be different horses?

Koniks are used for conservation grazing projects. They are not truly wild, but they are ""wild"" – minimal handling (no grooming), often left alone to manage their own herds. The areas they graze are fenced, even if large, because they are reserves and the horses would otherwise end up on the roads.
 
wow, fantastic pics!!

JanetGeorge - the last one of your colts rearing is beautiful (although I can imagine pretty nervewracking to watch!)
 
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