Riding with the brumbies

[Flight]

I managed a few days away camping up the mountains to go trail riding with friends. Kicking myself for not taking the gopro, but had some great rides and took heaps of photos. I was worried that my horse might not be fit enough or get a bit footsore (not shod) but truly it felt like this is what horses are built for.
There's lots of brumbies around, although you get a lot closer on foot or by car as they often get chased on horseback.
Less talk, more pics!




Brumbies! A pair of young males:



The same pair:




One of the many herds:

[PaulaO]

Cool! How did your horse react to the brumbies?

[Flight]

Cool! How did your horse react to the brumbies?

He got up on his toes a bit and his mane went wild, but the brumbies take off as soon as they see us, so they are out of sight in no time.

[Anne]

I love your photos Flight, esp. the one with the 'wild' mane!! What a fabulous place to ride, count me jealous.

[fergusnc]

How cool! And beautiful photos...thanks for sharing.

[Sunshine2Me]

Beautiful photos (and your horse and ADORABLE ears!!)

[Tarlo Farm]

How great! And yes, this IS what horses are meant for, too. The Brumbies are in really good shape!

[Sue B]

Gorgeous!

[Kyra's Mom]

How cool. Thanks for sharing.

Susan

[PaulaO]

Has a Brumbie ever been cuaght and made rideable?

[Flight]

Yes, there are some that get caught and started under saddle. It's more the people that are trail/stock riders that do this. They do salt traps and catch herds and send them through auctions. A few get turned into riding horses that way too.

[Imperini]

Lovely pictures thank you for sharing with us!

[LeoApp]

Nice. Very cool!