Casper
When a foal is born within the Big Summit herd (with many being bay in color) they can quickly become hard to identify as they grow, unless they have very defined markings. There are a few bands that continue to stand out over time however as being unique contributors adding notable color dynamics. The stallion known as “Lancelot" has given us two very highly recognizable additions and the first one is a boy we know as “Casper.”
When Casper was first spotted, he looked like the most unusual horse and his light coloring led to his name. This little cutie looked like a ghost compared to his darker family members… so the name “Casper” seemed like a perfect name (also perfect because he seemed like a very friendly ghost!).
As Casper matured to the point in time of needing to be booted out of his family, he stayed alone for quite awhile. Finally, after moving about the mountains in a solitary manner, he connected with one slightly older bay bachelor stallion. Together they stayed primarily high above the 42 road, surveying all that was going on below them. One more bachelor joined the group and Casper finally seems to become a bit more curious about the human component. One day, this small bachelor band came down lower to check out a camper and stayed on the perimeter of the campsite for quite some time, watching and learning. The gentleman who was camping remained very respectful and never tried to interact too closely with the boys, so his time with these bachelors lasted quite awhile.
Casper eventually moved over the mountain this year and connected with some new bachelor boys. Almost as illusive as his daddy, it is a rare treat to find Casper, but when he is spotted, there is no doubt about who you are seeing!
When a foal is born within the Big Summit herd (with many being bay in color) they can quickly become hard to identify as they grow, unless they have very defined markings. There are a few bands that continue to stand out over time however as being unique contributors adding notable color dynamics. The stallion known as “Lancelot" has given us two very highly recognizable additions and the first one is a boy we know as “Casper.”
When Casper was first spotted, he looked like the most unusual horse and his light coloring led to his name. This little cutie looked like a ghost compared to his darker family members… so the name “Casper” seemed like a perfect name (also perfect because he seemed like a very friendly ghost!).
As Casper matured to the point in time of needing to be booted out of his family, he stayed alone for quite awhile. Finally, after moving about the mountains in a solitary manner, he connected with one slightly older bay bachelor stallion. Together they stayed primarily high above the 42 road, surveying all that was going on below them. One more bachelor joined the group and Casper finally seems to become a bit more curious about the human component. One day, this small bachelor band came down lower to check out a camper and stayed on the perimeter of the campsite for quite some time, watching and learning. The gentleman who was camping remained very respectful and never tried to interact too closely with the boys, so his time with these bachelors lasted quite awhile.
Casper eventually moved over the mountain this year and connected with some new bachelor boys. Almost as illusive as his daddy, it is a rare treat to find Casper, but when he is spotted, there is no doubt about who you are seeing!
When a foal is born within the Big Summit herd (with many being bay in color) they can quickly become hard to identify as they grow, unless they have very defined markings. There are a few bands that continue to stand out over time however as being unique contributors adding notable color dynamics. The stallion known as “Lancelot" has given us two very highly recognizable additions and the first one is a boy we know as “Casper.”
When Casper was first spotted, he looked like the most unusual horse and his light coloring led to his name. This little cutie looked like a ghost compared to his darker family members… so the name “Casper” seemed like a perfect name (also perfect because he seemed like a very friendly ghost!).
As Casper matured to the point in time of needing to be booted out of his family, he stayed alone for quite awhile. Finally, after moving about the mountains in a solitary manner, he connected with one slightly older bay bachelor stallion. Together they stayed primarily high above the 42 road, surveying all that was going on below them. One more bachelor joined the group and Casper finally seems to become a bit more curious about the human component. One day, this small bachelor band came down lower to check out a camper and stayed on the perimeter of the campsite for quite some time, watching and learning. The gentleman who was camping remained very respectful and never tried to interact too closely with the boys, so his time with these bachelors lasted quite awhile.
Casper eventually moved over the mountain this year and connected with some new bachelor boys. Almost as illusive as his daddy, it is a rare treat to find Casper, but when he is spotted, there is no doubt about who you are seeing!