Cheyenne by auntietk

Photography • Animals • posted on Jun 04, 2008

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I promised you more information about the mare from yesterday's images. This is Cheyenne. Some of you may remember a story from about five years ago about a horse ranch in Millican Valley, Oregon, owned by Wayne and Bunny Nichols. 129 sick, starving and neglected horses were rescued from the ranch, there were more horses that hadn't made it, and the Nichols couple did jail time for animal abuse. Cheyenne was one of the horses rescued from Millican Valley. Nobody really knows her history, of course, but this is her person's experience: Cheyenne is docile, calm, and easy to get along with. Put a blanket on her back, and she's fine. Saddle her up, and she just stands there. Climb up in the saddle? Yikes! She starts bucking like a rodeo bronc! As soon as she's thrown you off, she stops bucking and just stands there calmly. They think she was probably used as a trainer for rodeo riders. I know she looks really tired in this shot, but give her a break - she'd just given birth six hours earlier! :)

Comments (43)

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goodoleboy

7:14PM | Wed, 04 June 2008

Ouch! Ride 'em, cowboy! Or cowgirl, whatever the situation demands. At my age, a merry-go-round horse is about all I can handle. Excellent everything in this lovely portrait of the deceptively calm and gentle mare, my friend. Stellar palomino colors and textures in this shot.

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bpclarke

7:20PM | Wed, 04 June 2008

What a beauty she is! Gorgeous portrait. Bunny

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Lunastar

8:15PM | Wed, 04 June 2008

Beautiful shot and beautiful horse.

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RobyHermida

9:38PM | Wed, 04 June 2008

Wonderful image ...............

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npauling

9:49PM | Wed, 04 June 2008

Makes me cry when I hear about animals being ill treated, but I'm glad she has found a happy home. A beautiful capture of this lovely horse and yes she does look tired but it is hard work having a baby.

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