The Wild Horse
Featuring horse art and equine artists, plus horse news and wild horse news
Living amidst the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains and experiencing the appealing blend of Western cultures found in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, my photos inevitably reflect my deep love for the Western legacy and natural landscape that are so characteristic of the region.
Horses have always occupied a special place in my heart. As a small child, I surrounded myself with horse-themed books, toys, and pictures and spent a great deal of time at a local ranch with horses for rent. As a teen, I was presented with a horse of my own, and I’ve always had one (or more) since.
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“I’ve always admired horses when I was a child, but never had many opportunities to be up close with them, face to face. In my opinion, they are the most majestic animals on Earth. My goal is to execute a portrait of a horse so correctly, that you will be drawn into the beauty of the horse, not my brushwork.”
For the past 26 years Alexa King has worked professionally as a sculptor. Casting a discerning eye on her subjects and capturing the essence and dynamics of her sculptural studies in bronze, Alexa has won praise and recognition throughout the world. Her forte is her ability to depict her subjects in a way that conveys both depth and emotion to the viewer.
One evening I was paging through an event groom’s handbook, kind of reminiscing, and saw a photograph of a thoroughbred that was captioned, “A well turned out eventer.” I started to see defined patterns, shapes, and tones, and thought, “I could draw that.” I took out a piece of paper and that is exactly what I did. It turned out so well I had it framed.
The tough ponies of the Pryor Mountains are celebrated in the lore of the Crow Tribe.
“The reason the Crow used them is they could run all day and go for a week without food,” said Elias Goes Ahead, a Crow historian who teaches at Pryor. “The Crow respect these ponies because they were tough.”
Geneticist Weighs in on Significance of Pryor Mountain mustangs
4th Annual Spirit of the Horse Benefit
National Wild Horse Adoption Day: September 26
PSA: Saving the American Wild Horse
Advocates determined to keep horses roaming OBX
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The Pryor Mountain Wild Mustang Center is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the Pryor Mountain mustangs, their evolution, history, habitat needs and historical significance.
American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign
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How far would you travel to heal someone you love? An intensely personal yet an epic spiritual journey, The Horse Boy follows one Texas couple and their autistic son as they trek on horseback through Outer Mongolia in a desperate attempt to treat his condition with shamanic healing.
Saving the American Wild Horse
60-Second Science: Obesity Hurting Horses’ Health
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The Canadian Kiger Mustang Registry was established in 2003 when the first Kiger’s arrived on Canadian soil. The Registry recognizes and participates with registries and breeders that support and maintain an ethical and structured system that recognize and support the development of the pure Kiger Mustang breed.
Gypsy Vanner Horse Association
Gyspy Cob and Drum Horse Association
National Chincoteague Pony Association
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