We often receive questions regarding the structure of wild horse bands. A band of wild horses is essentially composed of a lead stallion, a lead mare, and their offspring. However, just as human families differ, wild horse families also exhibit distinct characteristics and are hardly ever the same.

This specific band represents a consolidated unit, resulting from the merger of two; Luna’s and Cilantro’s bands. Both bands have endured significant loss and danger due to the mountain lions and band merging serves as a coping mechanism. Unfortunately, even this strength in numbers did not enable them to defend against the two mountain lions, who likely executed a surprise ambush.

Despite profound grief, wild horses know how to persevere and move forward, probably better than people. Nichy seems more active and less tired, with Luna staying as close to her as ever. There is very little quarreling in the band, with the exception of the bachelors who are always hanging closeby.

Now you know the full blended family! They are so supportive of each other and all things considering, this band is doing really well!

We appreciate everyone sharing our posts everywhere, because the more people know them the more they love them! People protect what they love!

Our decades of documentation and cataloging have enabled us to record millions of interesting facts, and we keep it all in an app especially made for us. We are happy to share these facts of wild horse society proudly and often.

However, we are seeing more and more infringement on our proprietary property. This means the stealing of our information and pictures, with people sharing it as if it is their own and they did all the work. Please do not steal our information and spread it as your own. This will just make us share our information less and less.

However, the sharing of names is fine once we have released them, as long as you name your source. We also appreciate the kudos for the humane management of the Salt River wild horses!

Thank you!