Wow, it’s been a long time since we visited the Onaqui herd. It was a difficult day to try and find this wonderful herd of wild horses. The clouds/fog/smog prevented us from being able to use the binoculars. There was a fair amount of snow on the west desert so we were hoping to not have to travel too far from the main roads.

We came down the road from lookout pass, all the way to Simpson Springs and did not see any sign of the horses. We continued South to the Old River Bed station and still had not seen a single horse. There were several thousand sheep at the River Bed station. I was surprised to see them there that late in the season. I wonder if they have grazing rights through the winter.

It was at least another five miles on the road (getting closer to the Dugway geode beds). Finally was we were about ready to turn around we spotted a about 30 wild horses in the distance, luckily near the road. It was the Onaqui! This family band had my favorite mare (red with blond mane). We were really glad to see them.

After photographing them for a few hours they had moved about 1/2 mile off the road. We finished up with them and decided to go South a few more miles in hopes of seeing another band. No luck. We decided to go out to them when we ran into a very accomplished photographer from back east (Harry Siskind). We all walked out the the herd and had a great time together. On the way out, we happened to run into another family band. My favorite band! The one with the blue/brown eyed colt. What a TREAT!

I immediately recognized a magnificent stallion that I have not seen for at least 4 years. THE GHOST! He is known to come out of nowhere and fight with every stallion that will take him on. He really is magnificent. The most “proud” stallion I have ever seen. He “prances” and does everything he can to show off for the ladies. The light wasn’t that great but a very rare treat to experience. Maybe he will pick off a few mares and become part of the Onaqui herd. Can’t wait to see!!!