Placitas Free-Roaming Horses
2013 Summer Schedule
Copyright by Lynne Pomeranz
July 20 & 21
Free-Roaming Horses and Landscapes of Placitas & Cimarron Sky-Dog Reserve Fee: $575.00 + $41.00 NM Tax
(Based on a minimum of three people)
August 2 & 3
Free-Roaming Horses and Landscapes of Placitas & Cimarron Sky-Dog Reserve
Fee: $575.00 + $41.00 NM Tax
(Based on a minimum of three people)
Cimarron Sky-Dog Reserve - © by Lynne Pomeranz
Lodging and transportation are not included, however, carpooling will be encouraged. Four-wheel drive is necessary. Workshop is limited to six participants and registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration and payment are due 45 days prior to workshop. Exception will be made if spaces are available. A nonrefundable deposit of $214.00 is required to hold your space. All fees are nonrefundable, and travel insurance is recommended should you need to cancel, or in the rare event of bad weather. Instructions for transferring fees to another workshop are included in the registration packet.
An 80mm-200mm zoom, or longer lenses are ideal for wild horse photography, however, there are many beautiful landscape shots to be had with a standard lens in these settings, as well. The only requirement is that you be comfortable with you own equipment. Some easy to moderate hiking may be required.
In Memory of Molly, Copyright by Lynne Pomeranz
Placitas Free-Roaming Horses
These horses have roamed the beautiful rolling foothills of the Sandia Mountains on BLM and private land for at least 50 years. Because of their close proximity to civilization, they have become quite approachable. This often provides an opportunity to accompany them on their daily rituals. Sage dotted mesas under the famous New Mexico sky make a dramatic backdrop for these pretty little bands of paints, grays, blacks and bays. and more. This is an excellent opportunity to closely observe and photograph the intimate interaction of family bands.
Plaictas Wild Horse Band, Photo ©Lynne Pomeranz
Cimarron Sky-Dog Reserve’s summer location is on 1000 acres of rolling grassland in Watrous, NM. Their goals include providing “a wild land reserve for displaced, un-adoptable and rejected wild horses whose only other alternatives would be a lifetime of confinement or perhaps even slaughter.” There are amazing views from the mesa top and a lush valley with rain-fed ponds where the mustangs come to drink and swim. The ranch and surrounding areas also provide habitat to herds of elk, antelope, coyotes and mountain lions.
Cimarron Sky-Dog Reserve - Copyright Lynne Pomeranz
Located in Tierra Amarilla, south of Chama, a 4500-acre ranch with scenic views, gives sanctuary to about one hundred horses. Many of the horses have been adopted from the La Jarita Wild Horse Territory. This is an incredibly colorful herd boasting red roans, blue roans, grays, palominos, bay, duns, blacks, sorrels, and more! Opportunities for observing social dynamics and capturing close-up images abound. In addition, the ranch teems with wildlife, including herd of elk.
Monero Mustangs - ©Lynne Pomeranz
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Schedule will be included in Registration Packet
