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Sheep in Onaqui HMA – Wild Horses in Utah

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Herd of sheep grazing on BLM range in Utah’s west desert.

This is a photograph I took of a herd of sheep in April 2017.  The Onaqui herd of wild horses are frequently seen in this spot and in the hills just above the sheep.  I still did not capture all of the sheep that were in this valley.  Two huge white sheepdogs were at my car door and I was unable to get out of the car to photograph all of the sheep.  By comparison, I would guess the total number of horses in the Onaqui Herd Management Area (HMA) is less than 180 right now.

If you click on the photograph it will take you to a larger panoramic video to get a better appreciation of how many sheep are in the photograph.

 

Onaqui Herd – Wild Horses – December

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Every time to get out to photograph this herd of wild horses I am inspired by them.  I wish I had the time to photograph these magnificent creatures every day.

On this trip it was as cold as I have seen it in Utah’s West Desert.  It was 13 degrees just after sunset.  The lighting was amazing!  We were lucky enough to spot the herd (it was HUGE) many miles from the main road.  The lighting was good when we got there but became better and better the later it got.  Another amazing opportunity to spend time with them….

Colorful Utah Desert – Onaqui Herd – Wild Horses of Utah

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Here are some photographs I took this spring when the Utah Desert was as colorful as I have ever seen it.  The Onaqui herd seemed to be in great shape, with foals just starting to be born.  To see the desert now, you would never believe it was this colorful.  The plant that is such a brilliant orange is called Globe Mallow or desert mallow.  It is native to Utah.

Newest Photography of Wild Horses in Utah

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I recently put together a photography book of over 50 images of this wonderful herd of wild horses in Utah.  It turned out AWESOME.  If anyone is interested in purchasing one, let me know.

These are some of the images in the book.  Enjoy…

Latest Photography of Wild Horses – Onaqui Herd – Utah Wild Horses

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Here are some photographs of wild horses from my latest visit to the Onaqui Herd.  As you can see from photograph 17, one of the colts has broken its leg some time ago.  A person I ran into last week said the break is 1  1/2 years old.  The colt seems to be able to keep up with the herd, and seems quite healthy.  I have included photographs of a small family band that seems to keep to itself, never integrating with either large herd in the area.  That band has a new pinto foal that has very beautiful markings, and a lot of white.  All of my wild horse photography is available for purchase.  I can also print custom (5×7) folding “thank-you cards”, calendars, mouse pads etc.  All photographs are available in full color or can be tinted to your liking.  I print on Epson archival paper or canvas using Epson archival inks.