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Riding with the brumbies
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2017 4:00 am
by 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:
Re: Riding with the brumbies
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2017 3:12 pm
by PaulaO
Cool! How did your horse react to the brumbies?
Re: Riding with the brumbies
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 3:45 am
by Flight
PaulaO wrote: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.
Re: Riding with the brumbies
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 8:11 am
by Anne
I love your photos Flight, esp. the one with the 'wild' mane!! What a fabulous place to ride, count me jealous.
Re: Riding with the brumbies
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 12:57 pm
by fergusnc
How cool! And beautiful photos...thanks for sharing.
Re: Riding with the brumbies
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 2:45 pm
by Sunshine2Me
Beautiful photos (and your horse and ADORABLE ears!!)
Re: Riding with the brumbies
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 3:25 pm
by Tarlo Farm
How great! And yes, this IS what horses are meant for, too. The Brumbies are in really good shape!
Re: Riding with the brumbies
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 3:30 pm
by Sue B
Gorgeous!
Re: Riding with the brumbies
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 5:15 pm
by Kyra's Mom
How cool. Thanks for sharing.
Susan
Re: Riding with the brumbies
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 6:38 pm
by PaulaO
Has a Brumbie ever been cuaght and made rideable?
Re: Riding with the brumbies
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 12:53 am
by 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.
Re: Riding with the brumbies
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 2:33 pm
by Imperini
Lovely pictures thank you for sharing with us!
Re: Riding with the brumbies
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2017 7:56 pm
by LeoApp
Nice. Very cool!