Horses on the Move Redux
Horses in Motion
Few sights are as captivating as horses in motion, and at Elk Creek Ranch, the changing of pastures each fall provides a front-row seat to this stunning display. When it’s time to move the herd to a fresh pasture, the excitement is unmistakable. Hooves pound the earth, tails fly, and the horses buck and gallop with pure joy into the taller, greener grass ahead.
It’s a moment that captures their spirit—graceful, wild, and untamed—as they revel in the freedom of wide-open spaces. Watching them run, it’s easy to be reminded of why these incredible animals are at the heart of life at Elk Creek Ranch.
At Elk Creek Ranch, pasture rotation is about more than just greener grass—it’s a vital part of keeping our horses healthy and strong. Fresh pastures provide essential nutrients that help the horses recover from the busy summer season and prepare for the colder months ahead. Grazing on taller, nutrient-rich grasses allows them to naturally put on weight for winter, building reserves to stay warm and energized. This time of year is also a chance to give the land a rest, letting grazed pastures regenerate for the next season. Watching the horses move to fresh fields isn’t just a beautiful sight; it’s a reflection of the care and intention that goes into their well-being and the stewardship of the land they call home.
