A Disappearing Part of the West
by Donna Kennedy
Title
A Disappearing Part of the West
Artist
Donna Kennedy
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
Original Fine Art Photography and digital artwork by Donna Kennedy...
In the Foothill range of Hidden Valley, Nevada I spotted a small band of wild horses on the very top of the steep hills. I decided to hike up to get a closer shot, but making it almost half way up I had to stop as the terrain was very rocky. Most of the horses had disappeared over the hill but I did manage to get these few mares and foal.
Hidden Valley's Wild Horses: Wild horses are icons of American culture. They are symbols of freedom and are the elemental bridge between the ancient rhythms of nature and the contemporary human being.
Wild horses have roamed the Nevada landscape for many generations. The eastern foothills, bordering Hidden Valley, are home to some of the historic Virginia Range herd.Years back, the horses used to roam the streets, grazing on lawns and leaving free fertilizer wherever they went. Hidden Valley was growing and not everyone enjoyed the horses. After several devastating accidents between man and horse, residents agreed to build a fence to keep them out. From 1996 until present, a group of volunteers continue to repair, build and maintain the fence lines and cattle guards plus work with local and state governments to ensure the horses will be here in the years to come. These volunteers also keep a close eye on the bands health, grazing availability, herd horses away from roadways and developments back to safe areas and help sick and injured horses. In 2008, volunteers formed a 501(c)3 non-profit: Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund. Their only funding is through donations and is made up of volunteers. Anyone wishing to volunteer or find out more about the organization please contact the Hidden Valley Home Owners Association..
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