Freedom in the Foothills, Cades Cove Horse Series

by Marcy Wielfaert

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Freedom in the Foothills, Cades Cove Horse Series

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Marcy Wielfaert

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Photograph - Photography

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There are more animals to see in Cades Cove than bears! The idyllic little cove in the valley, known as the heart of the Smokies, is home to a large population of black bears and visitors come from all of the world to see and photograph them. Of course, there's also other wildlife there as well, including deer, turkeys, coyotes, squirrels, and many song birds and raptors. However, another big attraction are the Cades Cove horses that are part of the park experience for those who want to take a ride on horseback or by carriage through the woods. Although these are working horses, the park administration maintains a strict schedule and limits the days and hours that the horses are being ridden. Because they work on alternate days, there are always plenty of horses who are not working that are available to see, photograph and pet in the large pasture area at the beginning of the Loop Road through the Cove. I recently photographed several of them as they ran into the pasture on an early winter morning. They seemed to be very excited to have the day off and did a lot of showing off for the camera!

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April 4th, 2022

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