Encounter Nevada's Wild Horses with Wild Horses Carry Me Away Tours

One of the most exhilarating and unforgettable experiences that Nevada has to offer is the chance to witness and photograph its magnificent wild horses. These majestic creatures, symbols of freedom and strength, roam the expansive landscapes, embodying the spirit of the untamed West.

Photographer and tour guide Marty Wright captures a wild stallion trying to kick a rival.

Wild Horses Carried Her Away

The allure of Nevada's wild horses captured Marty Wright's heart when she and a friend traveled to see wild horses in the Virginia Range during 2014. Marty clearly recalls the moment she spotted a dark bay stallion at the forefront of a family band of around 30 horses. Observing his leadership and the tight-knit relationships within the group was captivating. When he stopped and glanced her way, she felt an extraordinary connection. It was then she understood she had discovered a new passion.

One defining and transformational moment changed everything. Marty made a life-alterating decision to leave behind her home in Houston and career as a real estate broker, buy a jeep, and move to Reno.

She began photographing wild horses in their natural environment which led to a strong desire to advocate for their protection and preservation. She discovered immense joy in documenting the lives of wild horses and has followed several bands over the years, capturing the growth of foals and observing family dynamics.

After developing an unwavering dedication to the preservation of Nevada's wild horses, Marty established Wild Horses Carry Me Away Tours. Her commitment to the wild horses is evident, from ensuring each tour is not only informative but also respectful of the animals and their environment.

Encountering Wild Horses

Get ready to embark on an extraordinary journey that promises not only adventure but also a deep appreciation for these stunning animals in their natural habitat.

Pine Nut Mountain wild horses

During a tour with Marty, participants will have the unique opportunity to observe wild horse families as they graze, gallop, and interact with one another, all while being surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Nevada desert.

With over a decade of experience in wild horse behavior and conservation, Marty enjoys telling the stories of rescued and wild horses, and educating visitors about their lives and the significant challenges they face to remain free. Teaching young children about the importance of preserving habitat for wild horse families is of great importance to Marty and other wild horse advocates like author Terri Farley who believes that "People won't care if they don't know what's happening to wild horses."

A quiet moment between a wild mare and her young foal captured by Marty Wright

Two wild horses in the Pine Nut Mountain HMA by Marty Wright.

Two wild stallions sparring captured by Marty Wright of Wild Horses Carry Me Away Tours

Taking a wild horse tour in Nevada with Marty Wright of Wild Horses Carry Me Away Tours.

A family of wild horses in Nevada captured by Marty Wright of Wild Horses Carry Me Away Tours.

Tour with a Dedicated Wild Horse Advocate

Marty Wright (a.k.a. Mustang Marty) with her tour jeep she named "Nellie B"

The experience is enhanced by Marty's insightful commentary, where she shares stories about the history of wild horse families in the region, their behavior, and the ongoing efforts to protect their populations. She also enjoys teaching visitors about the social structures within herds, including the roles of lead mares and stallions. This understanding deepens one's appreciation for their natural way of life.

Marty continues to be actively involved with Pine Nut Wild Horse Advocates which is a group of wild horse advocates who work hard to keep the Gardnerville, Nevada wild horses in the wild. PNWHA works in cooperation with BLM to avoid wild horses being gathered and spending their lives in a holding facility. One of PNWHA's goals is educate residents not to feed or water wild horses. https://wildhorseadvocates.org/

Traveling to Nevada to see wild horses in their natural habitat is more than just an adventure; it is an enriching experience filled with beauty, discovery, and a commitment to conservation. With Marty Wright as your guide, you are sure to leave with valuable insights and a deeper appreciation for these awe-inspiring creatures.

As you explore the wonders of the Nevada desert, you will not only revel in the beauty of wild horses but also play a part in the important mission of conserving them. So grab your camera, put on your hiking boots, and get ready for a journey that celebrates the freedom and majesty of wild horses in one of America's most stunning landscapes.

An Advocate Reviews Wild Horses Carry Me Away Tours

"Marty Wright is the real deal. I’ve been involved with wild horse advocacy for 25 years and have had a lot of guides into the back country. The 2 days that we spent with Marty was one of the best trips I’ve had so far. She knows the horses, cares about their wellbeing and creates zero impact on their habitat. She is very respectful of how she brings you into their world. As a result, being with the horses on those terms was one of my most incredible “wild horse” encounters. Also, Marty is funny, warm and kind. Anyone who takes her tour is lucky to experience it!" —Angela Duffy Kelly

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Ways You Can Help with Conservation

At the tour's conclusion, you may wonder how to make a difference. Here are a few actionable steps you can take to support wild horse conservation efforts:

1. Support Local Organizations: Contributing to or volunteering with organizations dedicated to the protection of wild horses can provide critical resources. Marty supports Chilly Pepper - Miracle Mustang Equine Rescue (https://www.chillypepper.org/)

   
   

2. Raise Awareness: Share your photographs and what you've learned about wild horse management with your circle. Helping others understand these issues is key in fostering a greater appreciation and action. Marty posts regularly to over 9,000 followers on Wild Horses Carry Me Away Facebook page. Be sure to follow, comment, and share her posts.

   
   

3. Advocate for Good Policies: Stay updated on legislation affecting wild horses and lend your voice to support measures that enhance their welfare. Marty was a featured volunteer with American Wild Horse Conservation (https://americanwildhorse.org/)

   
   

4. Teach Children about Wild Horses: Children who take a tour and see wild horse families will share their experiences with others. Marty Wright often shares Terri Farley's enlightening books about wild horses.(https://www.terrifarley.com)

   
   

5. Encourage Others to Visit Wild Horses: Filmmaker and Founder of The Cloud Foundation, Ginger Kathrens believes that seeing wild horses in their natural habitat is essential for people to understand the issues facing America's wild horses and burros.

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The Wild One in the Phantom Stallion series by award-winning author Terri Farley

Terri Farley, wild horse advocate and author of the Phantom Stallion series shares, “Kids need to feel empathy as they will be our future leaders."

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Embark on an Unforgettable Adventure with Wild Horse Photo Safaris

Memories of Onaqui Wild Horses Linger Long After the Photo Safari

Wild Horse Photo Safaris (www.wildhorsephotosafaris.com) is a labor of love and a offers unique, custom tailored, ecologically conscious photographic viewing experience through my business A Place In Time Photography, LLC (www.APlaceInTimePhotos.com).

My private year-round tours start and end in the small rural town of Tooele and can accommodate any photography skill level from novice or professionals. Even non-photographers who simply love horses and wildlife have raved it’s been one of the best experiences of their lives.  Tooele is very easy to access only a short 25 minute drive from the Salt Lake City International Airport.

Pensative Onaqui wild horse

Onaqui wild horsepower!

Onaqui wild stallion rears

Onaqui wild horse grazes

By choosing to accompany me with Wild Horse Photo Safaris on range you are getting the advantage of a unique and customizable experience from someone whose life is entrenched the wild horses on a daily basis.  I've spent over 2,500 hours documenting the herd, the individual family members, their locations, patterns, hide outs and likes and dislikes.  This enables me to help my guests have the best experience possible during your tour. 

It also helps you to feel confident that our time with the wild horses is done in a way that is most at harmony with their location and comfort levels and with the intention of preserving their natural behaviors and surrounding ecological resources for years to come. 

While in Utah’s west desert, my guests will be provided with comprehensive information about the Onaqui herds, band structure and individual horses.  You'll learn their names, stories and what challenges they have had and may still face both on and off the range.  You'll also learn in real time about wild horse behavior and how to read their body language, mannerisms and interactions.

All of my photo safaris are private and limited to small groups traveling together to help ensure the best experience for you and for the Onaqui horses as well.  Tour lengths vary and range from 4 hours, 6 hours to sunrise/sunset per day and multi-day bookings can also be accommodated. 

Onaqui Wild Stallion

Onaqui wild stallions sparring

Beautiful Onaqui wild horse

Previous guests routinely rave about the undeniable spirit of the Onaqui wild mustangs and share that they can’t stop thinking about them long after returning home. 

·         Devona from Arizona shares “What a wonderful experience of light and joy with this wonderful lady.  She has devoted years with dedication and love … holding them in compassion for the rest of the world to witness.” 

·         Lisa from Arizona says “I can’t really find the words to express how my experience with the horses affected me.  It was amazing, breathtaking and soul stirring.  I absolutely fell in love with the Onaqui. They are so special. I fell in love because I was able to hear their stories, history, family dynamics, etc. from someone, Jen Rogers, who has a passion and love for these horses that can’t help but rub off.  It’s contagious.” 

·         John from Virginia shares “It exceeded our expectations.  We saw more wild horses than we could have imagined.  We were able to get close, but not disrupt them in any way.  We can’t say enough good things about our guide Jen.  She knows everything about the horses.  She knows them all by name, how old they are, which horses are in which small group and the behaviors of each horse.  Jen loves all of the horses and is a passionate advocate for them.  Thank you Jen for the experience of a lifetime and one of our best days ever.”

Conservation efforts, including photographic documentation, education and protection, have always been at the forefront of my mind even as a young girl.  I spent long hours near woods and streams learning to identify tracks and understand wildlife behavior.  This has carried me through the years as I traveled abroad exploring several countries where I loved volunteering time and photography skills at animal sanctuaries or private reserves.

An affectionate moment between two Onaqui wild horses in Western Utah

My prior travels and interest in conservation set the foundation for me to start my own locally based 501c3 non-profit Red Birds Trust (redbirdstrust.org) to help preserve and protect the Onaqui wild horses both on and off the range.  Red Birds Trust has worked with various other wild horse advocates around the US to speak for the betterment of the care of the Onaqui wild horses, held numerous range clean up events, sanctuary spotlight events, and assisted in the placement of 150 Onaqui wild horses to date.  Many of these Onaqui we rescued have been bought from kill pens and were slated to be sent to slaughter after they were rounded up off the range and their placements with private owners fail them.

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EquuStyle Art & Travel magazine thanks Jennifer Rogers of Wild Horse Photo Safaris for sharing an excellent article and her gorgeous photographs. As founder of the wild horse advocacy nonprofit Red Birds Trust, Jen Rogers dedication to educate the public about protecting and preserving America’s vanishing wild horses and, in particular the Onaqui wild mustangs, is immensely inspiring.

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Exploring the Magic of Iceland: A Journey Through Colleen Cannon's Passion for Icelandic Horses

Colleen Cannon with Women's Quest Icelandic Ultimate Wellness Adventure Retreat

EquuStyle: How did you become a World-Class triahlete?

Colleen Cannon: I became a World Class triathlete basically because I loved horses.. ha ha.

I would run to them as a child and then ended up cycling to them in high school. Then I competed in a small short triathlon in Huntsville, Alabama and I loved it. 

I was quickly picked up by NIKE and was on their first triathlon team and traveled the world and was able to win the World Championships, and then also was National champion 3 times, and top 3 in the world for a very long time.

All because I loved horses.

Beautiful rainbows and Icelandic countryside.

EquuStyle:  In what ways did your career as an athlete influence or drive your desire to establish Women’s Quest as a leading wellness adventure retreats travel company for women?

Colleen Cannon: There is a long story about how I started Women's Quest. It is too long to write down.

The short version is that I was doing running clinics for Nike and for the Florida Distance runners club in Brevard, NC when I was in college. I loved that experience. 

As an athlete, I always gave inspirational talks for groups and I noticed that women really needed to come together and learn skills in a safe way. 

I retired from competing and started Women's Quest in 1992, to help empower, encourage, and explore and, of course, have fun and laugh. But also for women to try something new for the first time.

EquuStyle: When you established Women’s Quest, what were your initial goals? 

Colleen Cannon: The retreats have always been about transformation and balancing the Body Mind, and Spirit which is what I learned as an athlete.

Riding Icelandic Horses

Enjoying a view of falls

Taking in the view

Soaking in hot springs

Sublime Iceland Lupine!

EquuStyle: How have Women’s Quest’s adventures/retreats changed over time?

Colleen Cannon: I learned meditation from Deepak Chopra, and John Douillard and Jay Wilson and I used those skills and we incorporated them into our wellness adventure retreats. We also did lots of Louise Hay visualizations in the early days because she was also a mentor.

We trained the correct way because Dr. Phil Maffetone was my coach and he said you should be healthy as well as fit and that healthy was balancing the body, mind, and spirit. 

Iceland Exhilaration!

I also like to do the Heart’s Desire or find out what women want to do in their lives or their passions and to follow their hearts.

When you gain your energy back then you have the energy to dream and get clear on what you want and then your goals.

So, I incorporated all of this into the retreats. The same concepts are at each retreat but we go to different spots around the world.

EquuStyle: Is a certain level of horseback riding experience required to go on one of the two Icelandic adventures?

Colleen Cannon: Beginners to advanced riders

Enjoy hiking to waterfalls.

EquuStyle: What are some of the highlights of the upcoming horseback riding adventures to Iceland this summer?

Colleen Cannon:  The water. We go into all the hot springs, swimming and soaking. The horses. You must be an advanced rider for the advanced trip or you can also be intermediate but I talk to each person to make sure they can ride with the herd. Riding with the herd is a HUGE HIGHLIGHT. Fairies are one of my highlights. 

The first trip in July we do horse connection, riding, equine-assisted coaching and IFS therapy with the horses. We hike to waterfalls, soak in warm rivers and hot springs, swim in pristine pools, and go kayaking – all while finding our inner zen with yoga alongside a herd of Icelandic horses.”

But all the trips, we have sound healing, the FLOAT with Unnar who created the Float. 

Here is the information and she has a sauna ceremony, plus we have sound healing while we are doing the float which is like watsu.

What you most like women to know about what to expect when they go on a Women’s Quest adventure/retreat?

The adventure of a lifetime, connecting with nature, the horses, swimming and soaking in the healing waters, and being with a group of like-minded women for a week of exploring. Plus hiking in Iceland is incredible and exhilarating.

Colleen Cannon & 2 Icelandics!

Bijork Does Fire Ceremony

Young Icelandic Stallions

Our Iceland retreat is a bit different. 

• We ride with the herd 

• We go to a hot spring every night

• We swim in the pools

• We hike and visit waterfalls

• We visit a wool lady who tells us about how she gets the colors from Icelandic Herbs

• We take an herb walk with Anna Rosa skincare who does amazing skin care made out of Icelandic herbs. 

• We do sound healing with gongs and yoga each day + centered riding and the new trip with have Horse Connection work with IFS therapy instructor 

• We spend time in and with the herd

• We also do a FLOAT with Unnar called Flotheta.. so, so cool and they float us in the hot spring so it is like watsu (a form of aquatic bodywork used for deep relaxation and passive aquatic therapy) plus they play tuning forks

• We also have music because that is so big in Iceland

• We have great food that is made by Betta.

Experience the feeling of riding an Icelandic horse through a field of lupine flowers!

Testimonial from Kathleen Burke: Riding horses in Iceland with Women’s Quest is an amazing and transformational experience. Colleen created an environment where I felt safe doing challenging things. As a result I rediscovered joy, strength and trust in myself. All while seeing the natural beauty of Iceland and bonding with the amazing Icelandic horses and a wonderful group of women. A trip of a lifetime! Highly recommend!

To learn more about Colleen Cannon's journey with horses, read her recent blog post

"From Pastures to Podiums: How My Love for Horses Inspired My Life as an Athlete and Beyond"

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