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Show Two stallions are preparing to spar to show that they are the alpha male. NIKKI DORBER | The Signpost horses approach me, each one taking what seems to be their assigned place. They circle around me. They are calm. They begin eating the grass under their feet and my feet! I am elated! I feel a sense of peace, admiration and wonder. I am honored that they somehow know that I am trustworthy. We maintain our positions for a long time, me in the center of their circle, the horses mere feet away. I know that this is a moment in my life that I will cherish forever. I have a profound sense that this going to change my career path and my life for the rest of time. Comment on this story at signpost.mywebermedia.com NIKKI DORBER | The Signpost notice one of the darker horses running and bellowing out, as if speaking to the rest of the herd. Suddenly, the entire herd of horses turns toward me; some playfully running with a partner while others walk at a fast pace. I sit as still as I possibly can. In a bit of a panic, I ask myself two questions. Do I simply sit and wait to see what these wild animals are going to do? Do I attempt to leave? They are quickly approaching, and I do not want to turn my back on a wild animal. So, without options, I simply wait. I feel a strange sense of calmness wash over me. I can do nothing about my situation. So, I do what I would normally do, I began capturing images. Much to my surprise the NIKKI DORBER | The Signpost MyWeberMedia.com| October 20, 2020 | 09 A Spanish Grey wild horse grazes in the grasslands. Mares stand in clusters while stallions spar for their attention. |