Our Horses: Everest
Acorn, Aspen, Athena, Beryl, Blackhawk, Cedar, Chaparral, Daisy, Everest, First Star, Hickory, Honey Girl, Jade, Jasper, Joyee, Juniper, Navajo, Onyx, Pearl, Pepper, Pinon, Raven, Sapphire, Sequoia, Springtime, Starbright, Teak, Teton, Tiger Eye, Topaz, Vaquero, Wild Sweet William, and Zoey
Everest is a striking Blue Roan and is the hallmark of the Windhorse Herd. She was adopted in the fall of 1998.
Everest was the first Blue Roan to be captured from the Sulphur Herd, near Milford, Utah. The Blue Roans are fast, wary, and typically elude the BLM roundups. Everest was running with her mother down a steep hill and stung her foot on a rock that left her temporarily lame. Her mother disappeared and she followed the others to the gathering corrals.
Everest's younger age hasn't kept her from gong to the head-of-the-class and she delights in demonstrating her superior skills. Her athleticism and alertness make her a challenging and exciting partner. Everest and Mary Lee have ridden the Uintas, the Wyoming grasslands and the Red Rock desert. Everest demonstrates the versatility and stamina characteristics of the Wild Horse. Mary Lee plans on developing Everest's skills on trail courses, reining patterns, cattle work and hunter courses. Everest's eye-catching presence, soft responsiveness in the bridle and keen intelligence instantly shifts people's misconceptions about wild horses. Everest can stand next to any breed horse in quality.
2009 Update:
Everest is working in our M.E.E.T. programs. She is great at "hooking-on" and the "heart-hug". In fact, one of our participants stated that her intention for the program was to experience the healing energy of the mustangs individually. After Everest had hooked-on to her and the participant was stroking her and saying good-bye, she said that Everest gave her a warm breath on her face and she could feel the healing intention from Everest. It was very moving for all of us to experience the genuine connection between the two of them.
Everest and Mary Lee are like classical dancers when she is riding her. Her sensitivity and intelligence make her the perfect partner for Mary Lee. She rides her without bridle, halter, lead rope, or saddle, and the subtle communication between the two of them is truly moving and inspirational to watch. It is a perfect demonstration of what Windhorse is all about - "Creating Willing Relationships."
