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(Sharon’s Slant continued from page 6)
The photographs are simply breathtaking. The The book tells the story of mustang herd leader
paperback book is available on Amazon. Old White Face who has to rescue his son Little
Pinto from the river when an airplane causes
The movie “Unbranded” (on Netflix and the herd to
the DVD on Amazon) highlights the dif- scatter. An
ficulty of the trip, the relationship between Afterword
the members of the crew, and the talents of chronicles
the photographers. Commentary by the four the history
riders is interspersed throughout, as well as of mustangs
information about horse management in the and there is
West. The film also includes some events a Glossary
not in the book and you can hear horse of mustang-
trainer Val Geissler sing “Border to Bor- related terms.
der,” a song he wrote for the trip. This book is

also available
Little Pinto and the Wild Horses of on Amazon.
Mustang Canyon

Very young horse lovers will enjoy Jonathan Special thanks to fellow “the Rock” columnist
London’s “Little Pinto and the Wild Horses of Norm Kresge for telling me about “Unbranded.”
Mustang Canyon.” Beautifully illustrated by Dan- If you have a book that you think would be a
iel San Souci, he dedicates the book to “…all the good choice for this column, please email me at
children who are captivated by wild horses.” news@friendsofredrockcanyon.org.

(Take a Hike continued from page 5)

At the summit, there’s a a left turn and you’ll start
bench and an interpretive back up to the Visitor
marker about thrust faults. Center.
The bench is a little rickety
but this is a superb place This is a short, easy hike
to take some photos of all with magnificent views and
the wonderful features that too often overlooked by
make up Red Rock Canyon. visitors and locals alike.
When you start down from the highpoint, you’ll
notice that the limestone looks like someone made
a sidewalk for hik-
ers. The topsoil is
gone and the lime-
stone is exposed.
After descending
you’ll head left on
the road that brings
you back to a trail
marker indicating

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