Captured at or near a colorful sunrise time in the lower Salt River recreations area near Mesa AZ, this photo feature a lone member of the Salt River Wild horse herd reaching the bank of the river after a splashy crossing.
The Salt River wild horse herd is a group of horses that roam freely in the Tonto National Forest near Phoenix and Mesa , Arizona. Descended from horses brought to North America by Spanish explorers, these wild horses have adapted to the desert environment over 2 centuries. The herd is actively managed to maintain a balanced population to protect both the horses and the surrounding ecosystem.
Captured at or near a colorful sunrise time in the lower Salt River recreations area near Mesa AZ, this photo feature a lone member of the Salt River Wild horse herd reaching the bank of the river after a splashy crossing.
The Salt River wild horse herd is a group of horses that roam freely in the Tonto National Forest near Phoenix and Mesa , Arizona. Descended from horses brought to North America by Spanish explorers, these wild horses have adapted to the desert environment over 2 centuries. The herd is actively managed to maintain a balanced population to protect both the horses and the surrounding ecosystem.
Image Dimensions: 8500 x 5410 px
Location: Tonto National Forest
Note: This image is exclusive to this site. © 2025 Ray Redstone
