Marley
The Big Summit Herd is comprised of some incredibly rugged and muscular stallions… and “Marley” is a prime example of what makes this herd so stunning. This beautiful boy resides along the edge of Big Summit Prairie and is rarely spotted. He lives in quiet seclusion with one pal and seems anchored to the area that he had once shared with his family band.
In October of 2013, Marley lost almost his entire family to one senseless, malicious and tragic act. A few days after the bodies of his band were discovered, Marley and one remaining foal were spotted close by. Somehow, they had survived, however the foal was too young to carry on without momma’s milk and that foal was never seen again. Unlike most stallions who would seek to rebuild their band by finding new mares, Marley stayed in his little part of the forest, eventually being joined by one other lone bachelor stallion named Cooper.
Marley has continued to lead a quiet life over the years and seems unwilling to venture from the land that he shared with his family. Just a handful of miles away from where the main herd migrates to in the summer, Marley chooses to stay put, even when visiting bachelors pay him a visit and then head back. He has yet to feel the deep calling to rejoin the bigger herd, to find new mares and have new babies. He is content in his somewhat isolated part of the Ochocos; content with his pal Cooper to wander through lush meadows and drink from the clear cool creeks that are seen teaming with fingerling trout and frogs in late spring and early summer. These two boys share this beautiful environment with an abundance of Pronghorn, Elk, Bear, Coyote, Cougar and smaller critters... and despite the harshness of winter, it is believed that they remain here year round instead of moving down to lower elevations.
Marley is a sight to behold with his thick flowing mane and powerful body… and if you are ever fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of him, you will never forget the beauty and enduring strength that our Big Summit Wild Horses embody.
The Big Summit Herd is comprised of some incredibly rugged and muscular stallions… and “Marley” is a prime example of what makes this herd so stunning. This beautiful boy resides along the edge of Big Summit Prairie and is rarely spotted. He lives in quiet seclusion with one pal and seems anchored to the area that he had once shared with his family band.
In October of 2013, Marley lost almost his entire family to one senseless, malicious and tragic act. A few days after the bodies of his band were discovered, Marley and one remaining foal were spotted close by. Somehow, they had survived, however the foal was too young to carry on without momma’s milk and that foal was never seen again. Unlike most stallions who would seek to rebuild their band by finding new mares, Marley stayed in his little part of the forest, eventually being joined by one other lone bachelor stallion named Cooper.
Marley has continued to lead a quiet life over the years and seems unwilling to venture from the land that he shared with his family. Just a handful of miles away from where the main herd migrates to in the summer, Marley chooses to stay put, even when visiting bachelors pay him a visit and then head back. He has yet to feel the deep calling to rejoin the bigger herd, to find new mares and have new babies. He is content in his somewhat isolated part of the Ochocos; content with his pal Cooper to wander through lush meadows and drink from the clear cool creeks that are seen teaming with fingerling trout and frogs in late spring and early summer. These two boys share this beautiful environment with an abundance of Pronghorn, Elk, Bear, Coyote, Cougar and smaller critters... and despite the harshness of winter, it is believed that they remain here year round instead of moving down to lower elevations.
Marley is a sight to behold with his thick flowing mane and powerful body… and if you are ever fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of him, you will never forget the beauty and enduring strength that our Big Summit Wild Horses embody.
The Big Summit Herd is comprised of some incredibly rugged and muscular stallions… and “Marley” is a prime example of what makes this herd so stunning. This beautiful boy resides along the edge of Big Summit Prairie and is rarely spotted. He lives in quiet seclusion with one pal and seems anchored to the area that he had once shared with his family band.
In October of 2013, Marley lost almost his entire family to one senseless, malicious and tragic act. A few days after the bodies of his band were discovered, Marley and one remaining foal were spotted close by. Somehow, they had survived, however the foal was too young to carry on without momma’s milk and that foal was never seen again. Unlike most stallions who would seek to rebuild their band by finding new mares, Marley stayed in his little part of the forest, eventually being joined by one other lone bachelor stallion named Cooper.
Marley has continued to lead a quiet life over the years and seems unwilling to venture from the land that he shared with his family. Just a handful of miles away from where the main herd migrates to in the summer, Marley chooses to stay put, even when visiting bachelors pay him a visit and then head back. He has yet to feel the deep calling to rejoin the bigger herd, to find new mares and have new babies. He is content in his somewhat isolated part of the Ochocos; content with his pal Cooper to wander through lush meadows and drink from the clear cool creeks that are seen teaming with fingerling trout and frogs in late spring and early summer. These two boys share this beautiful environment with an abundance of Pronghorn, Elk, Bear, Coyote, Cougar and smaller critters... and despite the harshness of winter, it is believed that they remain here year round instead of moving down to lower elevations.
Marley is a sight to behold with his thick flowing mane and powerful body… and if you are ever fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of him, you will never forget the beauty and enduring strength that our Big Summit Wild Horses embody.