by Carol J. Walker
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As I was driving in Lost Creek before dawn, I was in an area where I had been used to seeing the wild Leopard Appaloosa Looking Glass and his family. I had not seen him, however, since last October. Suddenly I saw horses off the road, a huge group which as soon as I got out of the car resolved itself into four distinct families, all grazing near each other. Looking Glass had been staying near a grey stallion, Storm, and his very colorful family for the last two years, and now Looking Glass had stolen a stunning palomino pinto mare named Grace from Storm, and she had a new foal! I have been impatiently waiting for Looking Glass’ first Appaloosa offspring, and here she was, a very young buckskin blanket Appaloosa.
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It was clear that Grace was very proud and also very protective of her new foal.
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When Donata wandered over to her dad Looking Glass, Looking Glass curiously looked down at her. I did not see any sign of ill intent, but Grace was taking no chances! She moved her baby away as quickly as possible.
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When I saw them again the next day, I enjoyed watching Grace protect Donata and then the three of them together.
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My sincerest wish is that Donata gets to grow up wild and free in her home in Lost Creek, and have a family of her own someday. All our wild horses should remain wild and free on our public lands, in their homes, with their families.
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