Locations include the Jicarilla Wild Horse Territory (Carson National Forest), Monero Mustangs Sanctuary at Yellow Hills Ranch, Placitas Wild Horses
Copyright by Lynne Pomeranz
2010 Workshop Dates:
September 3-6
(Last workshop of the season to include the Jicarilla Wild Horse Territory!!)
Fee: $989.00
($925.00 workshop fee + $64.00 NM tax, based on a minimum of three paricipants)
Limited to six participants. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. 10% off workshop fee for returning participants. A nonrefundable deposit of $300.00 is required to hold your space. Balance is due 45 days prior to the workshop.
All fees are nonrefundable and travel insurance is recommended should you need to cancel, or in the rare event of bad weather. Lodging, transportation, and meals (other than those listed in the Daily Schedule) are not included. Carpooling will be encouraged on the horse range.
About the locations:
Jicarilla Wild Horse Territory
At this time, the 76,000-acre horse range is home to almost 300 free-roaming horses of mixed ancestry. Some band seem to invite us closer while others flee across the landscape offering a variety of photographic opportunities. The landscape varies from open range, to pinon and juniper dotted woodlands, to tall ponderosa pines as it approaches the Colorado border. In addition to the horses, many wildlife species including elk, deer, bears, turkeys, mountain lions, golden eagles, and others call this home. Tracking and photographing these horses is a true adventure. Read more about these workshops in the February, 2008 issue of Western Horseman.
Copyright by Lynne Pomeranz
Monero Mustangs Sanctuary at Yellow Hills Ranch
Located in Tierra Amarilla, just south of Chama, a 4700-acre ranch with scenic views gives sanctuary to about seventy-five horses. Many have been adopted from the La Jarita Wild Horse Territory. This is an incredibly colorful herd boasting red roans, blue roans, grays, palominos, bays, sorrels and more! The ranch teems with wildlife including herds of elk.
Placitas
The wild horses of Placitas roam in the beautiful rolling foothills of the Sandia Mountains. 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.
Chama
Nestled along the Chama River, this quaint northern New Mexico town is known for it’s scenic landscape, abundant wildlife, and the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. It’s a charming place to return to after a day of trailing and photographing the horses.
Copyright by Lynne Pomeranz
Daily Schedule
Day One
Trail the wild horses of Placitas in early morning light. Travel to Chama. Presentation and discussion, followed by a late afternoon to early evening photo session at Monero Mustangs Sanctuary. Snacks and beverages provided all day. Download and edit images in the evening.
Day Two
The day will be spent at the Jicarilla Wild Horse Territory. Lunch, snacks, and beverages will be provided. Return to Chama for dinner. Download and edit images in the evening.
Day Three
Breakfast and digital darkroom in Chama. Travel to the Jicarilla Wild Horse Territory for lunch, followed by afternoon photo session. Return to Chama for dinner. Download and edit images in the evening.
Day Four
Return to Monero Mustangs Sanctuary for early morning photo session. Return to Chama for lunch and digital darkroom. Workshop will end in Albuquerque about 4pm-5pm.
To receive your registration packet, please CLICK HERE
