On a rafting trip a couple weeks ago we spotted some wild horses. Wild horses in this area are not unusual but to see two separate herds in one day was a surprise.As we were riding the shuttle bus to the put in point for the rafts we spotted the herds of wild horses alongside the road. Each group was made up of a stallion, several mares and foals. It’s easy to pick out the stallion – he’s the one stamping his foot, throwing his head up and down with his ears back and directing the herd into the bush.
We saw some foals running for their mom’s protection or just snoozing in the grass until we came along.
We see a variety of wildlife in the Red Deer River valley. It spills over from Banff National Park which borders the valley on the west side and holds the source of the Red Deer River. With limited development and unpaved roads only the venturous head out into these hills for a back to nature experience, aside from the logging and oilfield related vehicles. We hope further development takes a long time in coming here.
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In all my years of traveling this road with you - I have never seen that many wild horses - especially at one time.
At first I thought it was somebody's herd open ranging - then when you said they were wild - well....I was astonished!
Seeing the second group on the other side of the river made me wonder if there was something happening in the mountains that had sent them down onto the plains.
It was a cold day. Watching that weather system come in made me feel kinda sorry for the people out on the river. I knew they were in for some snow and hail. Luckily they were mostly related!
Horses are so magnificent, how amazing to see 2 herds in one day. At least you got to see them aims. xx