Meet the Horses from the Herd
Dedicated to documenting the lives, family histories, and individual journeys of the horses who call the Salt River home.
Drawing upon years of photography, field observations, and historical records, these profiles preserve the stories of individual horses, their families, and the bands they helped shape. From beloved matriarchs and dominant stallions to young foals beginning their journeys, each profile contributes to a deeper understanding of the herd's rich and ongoing history.
Because every horse is more than a number.
Meet Michelangelo
This posts honors Michelangelo, a grey stallion born in 2008—now nearing 18 years of age. At this stage of life, presence itself tells a story. What Happens as Stallions Reach...
Meet Faith
In this post, we honor Faith, a mare many people may recognize today as one of the mares in Rascal's band. Her Place in the Herd Today For many followers...
Meet Sapphire
In this post, we honor Sapphire, a mare whose long history connects several generations of the Salt River herd. Her Story 🧬 Sapphire has been part of the herd for...
Meet Lily (AKA Flicka)
In this post, we honor Lily, also known as Flicka—a mare whose life reflects both the continuity of family lines within the Salt River horse herd and the disruptions imposed...
Rascal: the Horse with Sky and Earth in His Eyes
We honor Rascal, a grey stallion with one blue eye that catches the light and a short, rugged mane that marks him as unmistakably himself. The first time I ever...
Champ—Face of the Salt River Wild Horses
In Saving a Filly, He Helped Save a Herd On June 30, 2011, Becky Standridge photographed one of the moments that would eventually help bring national attention to the Salt...
Understand the Issues
Explore the research, data, and analysis behind the policies, decisions, and challenges affecting the Salt River horses.
