Deb Lee Carson Photography

05/27/2026

How's everyone holding up? It's been busy here...dirt, dirt, dirt...and ponies, ponies, ponies! Plus the crows ...thus the absence from posting.

Technically this is a Wild Wednesday, but I want to give you a quick update on Chester and he definitely falls into the domestic class, but with a big heart.

He's doing fantastic and all of his numbers are back to where they should be!

So grateful for all of your support!

05/21/2026

In case you missed this or are not following this page (if you like horses I would highly suggest it) ... I am so grateful to Equine Photographers Network for sharing this image of Nicols and being a part of the great human herd that helps broaden the audience to the wild horse story!

Today's featured image from the top rated images from Daily Horse Shots is by Deb Lee Carson of debleecarson.com
"This image is of wild stallion, Nicols, titled Wild Turbulence. He lives wild in Theodore Roosevelt National Park in Medora, ND. This was captured with a Nikon Z9, Nikkor VR200-500mm 5/6 lens at 310mm, 5.6, 1/2000, ISO 400.
This was recently accepted into an upcoming exhibition at the Praxis Gallery in Minneapolis titled “Animal Life”.
There’s nothing more satisfying as a photographer than an epic atmosphere that levitates the subject matter to a new height, especially when it is a wild horse that I am trying to advocate for with my lens. What better way to tell their story than creating a work of art that the world can enjoy? "

05/17/2026

It has been a tough year for our beloved wilds in Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Loosing both Georgia's Boy and Half Moon in a short span of time, is a blow the herd.

Thank you Tiffany for your hours spent searching for answers and finding his remains. Grateful for you and North Dakota Badlands Horse for your selfless ongoing dedication to this herd!

05/16/2026

Good Morning from the Watchers!

What is your muse? I am grateful for the watchers who provide 15 minutes of enchantment, starting right about now! I can hear them calling from the studio!

Make it a great day!

05/15/2026

Good Evening Wild Ones,

So grateful for each of you who sent words of love, support, and prayers for Chester today.

Dr. Mary believes he has an infection and was actually able to obtain some samples of what she was seeing in the video resting respiratory endoscopy she did on Chester today. We also discovered a melanoma on his tailhead, which grays are susceptible to.

We have started him on antibiotics while we wait for the results of the tests and blood draws.

He was a very good patient and is now back out with his 1/2 sister Flicka, who also got a manicure, along with Ms. Pinnacles who we x-rayed and trimmed today also.

His good friend, Jackie, was on pins and needles today, as she patiently waited for my update!

We are not out of the woods, but I cannot tell you how grateful I am to the amazing caregiving team Weitz Equine Veterinary Services and William M. O'Connell and Breighly Wehling, Pinnacles farriers, that show up and work as a team for our horses!

05/15/2026

Good Morning Wild Ones!

Today is going to be a challenging day, but I am highly optimistic that it will be alright for Chester.

He has health issues, aging, and his current symptoms require a vet visit that I have been forewarned, could require 'hard' decisions.

So if you don't mind...sending prayers his way, he and I will both thank you. Blaring now in his support, are Tommee Profitt and Aubree Archibeck singing "How Great Thou Art".

(This is his dear friend, Jackie, sharing a moment, after Jackie and David said their vows here last October.)

His dear friend, Jackie, shared a moment in October of 2025, after David and Jackie said their vows.

05/15/2026

Of the eight hats, I was to don today, only 5.5 were worn.

What about you?

05/14/2026

Good Morning!

This is what happens when you leave your husband in charge and take a trip to the wild...you get a text with this view! Still can't believe Pinnacles let Michael put his "Outlaw Inn" hat on her!

How many hats are you going to wear today?

Here's my list:
Gardener
Lawn Care Technician
Lumberjack
Animal Caretaker
Wild Bird Feeder
Errand Girl
Designer
Printer

That's today. How many do you think I will actually be able to wear? I can say all of them but one. Guess which one! Heheeee...

Now you? How many?

Regardless of your list...let's do this and have fun!!! Hugs to each of you and have an amazing day!

05/13/2026

Well I fibbed...a Wild Wednesday post became side tracked by running a very important errand for Ms. P.

Goodnight...from the wild winged ones and wild mare and foal from Theodore Roosevelt National Park!

05/13/2026

Check this out friends! A guide to the Peaks horses! Soooo cool!!!

In case you missed yesterday's post, Tuff is here to tell you that my brand new book, "McCullough Peaks Handbook", is out now.

The 68 page book includes over 200 photographs to help you identify each horse in the McCullough Peaks herd. In addition, you'll learn about their history, genealogy, behavior and family dynamics. There's even a special four page section about Queen Tuff and her large extended family.

Grab your copy of the handbook today at https://www.wildatheartimages.com/mccullough-peaks-handbook-1777400205

Thank you so much for your continued support and love for this special herd ❤