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We started near Corpus Cristi, seeing Attwater's Prairie Chickens and Aplomado Falcons, and worked our way up to High Island and Anahuac NWR. There are many refuges, including federal, state and privately-owned sanctuaries. | April 12-20,202384 Images3764 VisitsShared Album | |
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 | | 22.Miss Indian World 2022 Part of the annual Gathering of Nations, the contestants in this talent/beauty contest took the stage to present aspects of their tribal identities that are meaningful to them. They will also showcase their regalia in a dance and the winners will be crowned on Saturday at the Pow-wow. | April 28, 202218 Images2231 VisitsShared Album | |
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A huge salute to the four horses and their trainers: Greg Russell and Twist, Zia Reato and Fortune, Cori Hoody and Demi, and Zia and Pearl. | July 31, 2021105 Images5936 VisitsShared Album | |
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This is a selection out of the thousands of images I shot. I hope the pictures tell the story of "the best weekend all year". | April 21 -25, 202191 Images290 VisitsShared Album | |
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On July 30 2021, the horses will compete in a friendly showcase of their talents and be available to the public for adoption.
For more information, visit www.thehorseshelter.org | April 17, 202130 Images4207 VisitsShared Album | |
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Kenya is a world-class destination and tourism fuels the protection of wildlife, so consider a trip when you are able. | December 2020144 Images578 VisitsShared Album | |
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The horses were presented to the public in a friendly competition and at the end, all received winning bids to be adopted. Cori Hoody won Best Trainer for 2019, and Rudy Lara Jr won the People's Choice Award. Congratulations to all the participants for another win for the horses!! | July 19 - 2075 Images3385 VisitsShared Album | |
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If you are interested and want to learn more about them, or wish to help protect them, visit Salt River Wild Horse Management Group. | March 7, 201739 Images8219 VisitsShared Album | |
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Visit www.ocetisakowincamp.org to learn more. | November 4-7, 201630 Images4933 VisitsShared Album | |
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Thank you to all the trainers for their compassion and skill in developing these talented youngsters so they could become adopted and beloved by new owners. | April-July 201660 Images5048 VisitsShared Album | |
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For more information of the reserve, please visit their website www.northernjaguarproject.org | November 2-8, 201478 Images10876 VisitsShared Album | |
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Read my description of the sixteen days of the Games on my blog: http://mousehouseimages.blogspot.com/2010/11/horses-to-power-of-ten.html
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Read my story at http://mousehouseimages.blogspot.com/2010/06/horse-of-another-stripe.html | May 2010105 Images20542 VisitsShared Album | |
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The daily struggle for survival that we witnessed is a reminder to appreciate every moment we have on Earth and to do all we can to tread lightly here. | September 200763 Images55749 VisitsShared Album | |
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