Wild Ponies Of Assateague Island
Nov 25, 2011 16:31:18 #
Will they stop grazing & give you "ears up" if you whistle? Not being able to give 'em sugar makes it tougher, but if they're habituated to people so well, the captures could be even better. Agree with the "other stuff" in the shot- Hard to convince people they're "Wild Horses" standing next to a camper !
Nov 25, 2011 17:10:43 #
Yeah theyre pretty attentive and reactive. Ive got some "ears up" shots. I'll post when I can but you can definitely make 'em change pose.
Nov 25, 2011 19:24:07 #
Thank you for posting. Beautiful shots. It is DEFINITELY on my list of things to do before I die. I grew up on Marguarite Henry books. Even wrote to her a few times and she wrote back!! What a wonderful women. Probably the reason for my love of horses. My favorite books to this day are Misty of Chincoteague and Stormy Misty's foal
Nov 25, 2011 22:38:28 #
rocco_7155 wrote:
Yeah theyre pretty attentive and reactive. Ive got some "ears up" shots. I'll post when I can but you can definitely make 'em change pose.
Like to see them - nice captures - I've been by, but not THIS close !
Nov 26, 2011 12:10:05 #
rocco_7155 wrote:
Well one of 'em bit my um, er....thigh....how clos... (show quote)
Ha! You're not the only one to be bitten by a Chincoteage!! A friend years ago had two of these ponies as they are popular on the barrel racing circuit. Her first one "Geronimo" gave me a nip on my tuckus as I was walking out of the corral, and the second she actually trucked up from the swim was a runt and he was a nasty little thing! He was the last pony at auction and her husband "dared" her to bet. Well, she won the pony and a whole lot of headaches to go with it!
That's why I was wondering how close you can get, but I'm not looking to be nipped again. Been there...done that with a somewhat domesticated Chincoteage!
I'd still love to photograph them someday!
Dec 31, 2011 14:18:04 #
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I was walking briskly to my truck and he just kept coming and nipped my backside and when I closed the truck door he tugged at the side mirror.
Being fairly new here, I am just now this thread. The words "horses" and "ponies" always grabs my eye. Nice photos and interesting story...
He may have been the alpha stallion and they are never happy when you get too close to their mares. Probably funny to you now.
Dec 31, 2011 15:53:40 #
Horseart wrote:
Being fairly new here, I am just now this thread. The words "horses" and "ponies" always grabs my eye. Nice photos and interesting story...
He may have been the alpha stallion and they are never happy when you get too close to their mares. Probably funny to you now.
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I was walking briskly to my truck and he just kept coming and nipped my backside and when I closed the truck door he tugged at the side mirror.
Being fairly new here, I am just now this thread. The words "horses" and "ponies" always grabs my eye. Nice photos and interesting story...
He may have been the alpha stallion and they are never happy when you get too close to their mares. Probably funny to you now.
Well, Horseart,
They arent supposed to be fed by tourists. But the "city folk" roll down the windows and feed 'em Cheetos and crap, so they are bold and come to expect a handout. I think he thought my camera was "food".
The only reason your explanation might be true is that once I got to the truck, he kept tossing his head and trying to chew and pull the side view mirror.
Glad you saw the thread. Theyre gorgeous. Only regret is that I didnt get any running in the surfshots the 2 days I was there. Thanks for commenting.
Rocco
Dec 31, 2011 16:38:36 #
wrrea wrote:
been to Asateague Island many times, to see the ponies, here are a few wild ponies form Baltimore.
OMG is that a Red 69 Mustang? Have not seen one for years! I wanted one for graduation from highschool...got one too...a toy replica ha ha...Still today think that is the coolest lookin car ever!
Dec 31, 2011 16:46:36 #
Rocco please post more of your Ponies...great story - share the love you have for them.
Dec 31, 2011 18:35:32 #
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The only reason your explanation might be true is that once I got to the truck, he kept tossing his head and trying to chew and pull the side view mirror.
Glad you saw the thread. Theyre gorgeous. Only regret is that I didnt get any running in the surfshots the 2 days I was there. Thanks for commenting.
Rocco
Glad you saw the thread. Theyre gorgeous. Only regret is that I didnt get any running in the surfshots the 2 days I was there. Thanks for commenting.
Rocco
Rocco. the only reason I said that is that over the period of 48 years, we have raised over 300 horses in small herds like, 40, 56 and 77 mares at a time and always have a stallion or two. I have known of two owners killed by their own (normally sweet) stallions when they got too close to his mares. Just the nature of a stallion, but in the case there, it COULD be a food issue. After raising, breaking riding and showing horses for this long, I can look and tell the difference. The look in their eyes is the difference in anxiety or pure anger. If you se anger, RUN! LOL!
PS: Do you have more shots or are you perhaps going back to try for more?
Dec 31, 2011 19:14:26 #
One and three are my favs...that is one place we haven't traveled to and is on my bucket list....great shots.
Jan 1, 2012 01:48:04 #
debbyg wrote:
Rocco please post more of your Ponies...great story - share the love you have for them.
OK, here we go. Gonna drop a few in here. Dont get bored!
Grazing
Now where do I rent a bike
Ready for my closeup Mr. DeMille
Fenceline
What?...Where?
Marsh Fountain
Posing Paint
I only allow profile portraits, thank you
Road Sentinel
Jan 1, 2012 01:51:57 #
rocco_7155 wrote:
OK, here we go. Gonna drop a few in here. Dont get bored!
debbyg wrote:
Rocco please post more of your Ponies...great story - share the love you have for them.
OK, here we go. Gonna drop a few in here. Dont get bored!
Love the young one #1. You can tell there is a rich chestnut coat under those golden sorrel highlights.
WOW, I posted before the rest came on. Love that bay, the black and red colors looks so sharp together. He'll shed off a blood-bay and the Tobiano paint is a beauty. Who's getting bored??? Not I, for sure! Horses will never bore this old woman!
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