Takhi

When I mentioned the wild takhi horses earlier, I didn't think we would see any on this trip, but I am wrong. Before leaving the US, we were able to change our itinerary to include a national park where the horses have been reintroduced. We were hoping to see part of the herd.  Starting out at 6 in the morning we look for groups feeding in the open before they retreat I to the trees during the heat of the day. It takes only 30 minutes of looking until we see them - moving slowly up to a ridge. They travel in small groups rather than a large herd. All the same coloration, soft brown against the lush green grass in morning light.



In a while are able to find another group and Lisa and I walk, following them as they graze. They sniff the air and maybe catch our scent, but they don't seem concerned. It a quiet moment but soon four vans of other visitors find us and our horses, and it is time for us to leave.