The life and legend of America's most famous wild horse

[@gatorbyte5254]

30 years?! Wow, that’s an impressive age for domesticated horses but for an animal in the wild? It’s amazing!

[@profkara]

Northern Most Snapps I I don’t have him anymore but I know the owners, In my domesticated horse is 41

[@ХамзаКубаев-к6я]

K

[@buddyandmarley7382]

Horses can live up to 40 years

[@kanchabeni6743]

some breed of horse live around 20-24 and other 30-40/ they all dont have same lifespan

[@ratherbwithhorses]

It really is amazing!! It's a miracle really. Most wilds are lucky to make it 10 years. I'm wondering how protected this heard is.

[@julieenslow5915]

Amazing for a stallion to still have a herd of his mares at 30. He not only has to survive - he has to fight off all the young hopeful studs every year!

[@cheyennemontuori1618]

Julie Enslow the best part is that he has more of a chance with the other stallions because he’s had more experience with the fighting rather than the younger studs

[@julieenslow5915]

@@cheyennemontuori1618 Of course. But think about it. Most studs don't take down the champ until mature and pretty experienced - say he was precocious and did it at age 5. He's been doing it for 25 years. Let's say he was a late bloomer and did it at 11. He's being doing it for 19 years. 19 to 25 years. Boggles the mind. When does he have time to recover? Not winter. Certainly not spring. Summer he's defending his herd with new foals. Fall? Hard to believe.

[@scorpiiiondude3327]

Yes!

[@AU9377]

@@julieenslow5915 It is impressive. I would still wager that he loses his fair share of battles at this point in his life, but he nonetheless is strong enough to remain a part of the herd.

[@julieenslow5915]

@@AU9377 So he is not the herd sire anymore?

[@artchic528]

I don't know why, but seeing him takes my breath away and brings tears to my eyes. He's basically the old gunslinger of mustangs. Each scar and line etched onto his dusty pinto hide a trophy of some battle won, some mare conquered and some foal sired to keep his legacy alive for generations to come. He's as savvy as they get, and as wild and free as any mustang ever was. Truly a spirit that cannot be broken or tamed by any hand.

[@gecks3464]

❤️

[@janetcrisis1704]

Im disgusted with the comments here. You have not been boots on the ground. Ive been fighting for them for 25 yrs. And to the person that said they dont belong in the 🇺🇸? They built this country and fought our wars so you were born. 9 million gave thier lives. Respect that. And to the person that said ive never SEEN horsemeat? It comes bk labled beef.because its ILLEGAL. AND POISONED BY PZP. I DNA'd it yrs ago when labled from nz astrailia canada mexico. They are wiping out brumbies. Its All sickening. Its in meatballs dogfood zoofood. N it KILLS. They deserve respect. And have many enemies which is horrific. And terribly WRONG. LIES OF OVERPOP BY PZP PUSHERS HSUS MAKES $ FROM IT. U HAVE NO CLUE. LIKE PITS VILLIFIED WHEN THEIR REAL NAME IS NANNY DOGS.THE MOST SENSITIVE OF DOGS THAT CAN DIE OF A BROKEN HEARTS YR DAMN OPINIONS JUST KILL ME.

[@Puff_ate_a_car]

pun intended definetly 'spirit' right? spirit stallion of the cimmaron pun

[@aislyn2634]

Interesting, I've never heard of him before. I always considered Cloud to be one of the most famous horses due to his documentaries.

[@yannaequine6017]

Same

[@JudyJudyJudy44]

Gee ... I didn't know Cloud did a documentary ...

[@Vintagee858]

Same here!

[@IorvethTheXolo]

Cloud's definitely "more famous". I only know of Picasso because he pops up in my Pinterest feed from time to time and I recognized the unique face markings. I didn't know his name for a long time. There's no denying he's an incredibly impressive animal and he deserves the love he gets, but Cloud will always be the first horse my mind jumps to when someone says "mustang".

[@sofiwells5211]

Yeah me too

[@karlieccleston5927]

when you literally have this horse as your wallpaper and didn’t know he was famous👀

[@melisajonus9552]

I hate to say it but i jave abpic of him too....

[@karlieccleston5927]

Melisa Jonus omg ahah😂

[@robininnis7987]

And when will the BLM decide to round up his herd as they have been doing to wild herds all over this country? Will they geld him and put this magnificent wild stud up for adoption??? Or use him as a poster child for "mustang makeover"? Wild horses belong wild ; and running free.... The public should know that the majority of mustangs gathered spend the remainder of their lives locked in pens, fed hay at the taxpayers expense AND that less than 10% are ever adopted

[@cherylcawthon3097]

@@robininnis7987 Sept 1st

[@cyndilane3823]

@@robininnis7987 actually, many are aold to horse meat trade. Sadly, the ones thay do gwt adopted, wind up living in deplorable conditions and after a year, the owners no longer have to keep them and sell them at that time to the horse meat trade. It's quite despicable! It should never happen to these magnificent beings! It should be against the law!

[@Tracy_Burns]

What a MAGNIFICENT animal. The stories those scars could tell, for 30 he has the heart of a true warrior. And then, let's not forget those amazing eyes, full of knowledge, ever watching, and wary. I'm in awe. Long may he run...

[@Corgis175]

30 years old is fantastic for a domestic horse but a wild horse, beyond extraordinary. Beautiful and proud paint stallion. Run free.

[@aresblue8522]

Beautiful and strong...let's hope he stays that way. Must be a hell of a fighter to still be going strong at nearly 30😳

[@rhondaserges5136]

He has disappeared for about a year now .. His body hasn't been found .. Just magically galloped away.

[@janetcrisis1704]

@@rhondaserges5136 wed like to think that

[@iKadaj]

i think "most famous wild horse" is debatable since i'm familiar with Cloud and have his Breyer model but never heard of this guy.

[@dragon.4174]

horsegirl32 awwww nooo :( Breyer also made a model of Picasso too btw :D

[@dragon.4174]

Brook Scribner poor cloud :(

[@dragon.4174]

Brook Scribner oh that’s good! I hope he is still alive

[@marilynwargo6288]

Brook Scribner Cloud passed a few years ago. No one found his remains. Picasso has a Breyer! I have it and Cloud. Each year we wait for Picasso to be seen. I have not heard anything this year. Yet.

[@marilynwargo6288]

Brook Scribner 😔

[@roedoresdeoliveira]

I'm from Brazil and i've been following many pages all about Picasso and his offsprings for years now, he is a celebrity

[@debbiedunn4477]

He is gorgeous! Let's pray these wild mustangs will still be roaming the hills of freedom years from now.

[@janetcrisis1704]

Guess u havent heard what halaands done to All of them. Tell biden you hate her agenda shes a trumper and she has been doing his agenda of extinction for all. It is the worst thing to ever happen n you cannot help climate by wiping out keystone wildlife.its so sickening

[@lydiaravenfall9217]

Sadly he hasn’t been seen for over a year and assumed he has passed. RIP magnificent stallion you have touched millions of people across the world you are loved and we will truly miss you. ❤️❤️❤️

[@mikedavidz6161]

What do you call a horse that’s been all around the world? A globe-trotter

[@lillycorrell4838]

Mike Davidz Oh gosh wrong comment to reply to my dude

[@mikedavidz6161]

@@lillycorrell4838 Really, I was only joking @Lilly..hope you are good with my comment,? if not, i can take it' off cus of you, cus I respect peoples opinion...🌈🌟☀️✨🇱🇷

[@JustSand.]

I’ve known of Picasso for all of barely 2 minutes and I am already ready to throw down with anyone who comes for him or his herd

[@matieskiart5990]

He is the horse community's collective baby honestly, even if he isn't a baby

[@dream2451]

He's deceased

[@janetcrisis1704]

They even taken his foals.

[@tracybush1970]

Idk why, but looking at him made my breath hitch in my chest. He’s stunning.

[@dylanh8957]

Wow, he just looks like something out of a story book, a literal dream horse! Ride free forever!

[@lindaowens933]

He is absolutely beautiful , I have a mustang from Colorado I got him when he was 7 Mos he now 21 hey love I wouldn't take anything for him

[@dorothymerrell6091]

Picasso is absolutely gorgeous. I love horses I’m surprised I’ve never heard of him seeing him is such a treat.

[@sJ.00]

He's so gorgeous!! I hope he lives another 30 years or more!!

[@carlamccollough897]

He is the epitome of strength & wisdom a survivor breath taking 30 years old amazing❤

[@midnaphai]

@Jane Cartwright a 30 yo domesticated horse isn't rare tbh... if the horse doesn't get pushed too hard like for high rank sports but has enough space, exercise and a healthy feeding they easily live that long. Have seen smaller horses and ponies doing well up to 40 too. Picasso got lucky with a strong immune system and is unique for surviving in the wild so long with all the possible dangers around. You can't say domestic horses would have worse chances on getting old, as long as their owner really cares about them. There's a LOT more 30+ yo domestic horses than wild mustangs of that age...

[@StrikerSimp]

@@midnaphai Sadly tho, i've never seen a horse in captivity live more than 15 years of age. Like, they either got put down because of a broken leg, got sold to the slaughter house, etc..

[@midnaphai]

@@StrikerSimp Hurts to hear but yes, there is tons of bad horse owners. There is tons of good ones too tho, at least in countries where vet bills don't cost your existence. I'm from germany and it's very normal here to see a stable full of healthy horses over the age of 20 with a few in their 30's

[@vaquero7x]

This is the heritage of Spain and Mexico

[@johnpartridge7623]

Those Horses are just so elegant & powerful.

[@fortheloveofthehorse2131]

Warms my hart! This Made my day just Beautiful! Breath taking Amazing Blessing All Animals are I have Learned Unconditional Love and acceptance with the help of the Animals thank you for this video 🐴😘🐎

[@pash9956]

I HATE seeing horses boxed up and alone. It must be torture for them. Seeing this gorgeous, free stallion brings a flicker of remembrance for my own freedom.

[@audreye7078]

I do think our modern horsekeeping of stabling 24/7 is not good.

[@erwinmonti5066]

BREATH TAKING AND SO MAJESTIC...

[@matthewalexander2436]

I've just painted him.. Super realism. I'm mad about him, and horses! ❤💪❤

[@mariaking3269]

Definitely a beautiful creature. So strong, and majestic. Takes your breathe away.

[@leslieawest5062]

Wow, Picasso, OMG what a beautiful horse. I could spend all day Photographing him. Perfect name for him. To me he is Art in motion. I love wild horses, Reno NV has alot of them too. I use to go photograph them alot years ago.

[@janetcrisis1704]

Unfortunately photos w locations get them killed.

[@janetcrisis1704]

Not anymore blm has taken most all n ones they put bk are not family. They become unviable.pzp has never stopped a rounfldup. Its just slower extinction. Via halaand they are going to extinction and shes w tfg agenda all wildlife will br killed. Ppl need to call dc and demand joe fire her ass

[@shannon7071]

that’s how i love to see horses....wild and in their natural surroundings

[@tessabakker662]

Except for the fact that Mustangs are technically invasive on US soil, and overpopulated for the amount of food their arid environment can naturally provide...

[@sydneyruiz734]

I have more respect for that horse than most people

[@ryuhayabusa5222]

so beautiful one of Gods greatest creatiure at 30 he is still gorgeous

[@linedallaire6637]

Wishing to see them PROTECTED FROM EVIL HANDS BY ALL THE PEOPLE

[@emeryjo12]

I know no one will probably believe this, but I have a Mustang mare from the wild (obviously) And we took a DNA test on her. Turns out, she is distantly related to Picasso! I know meme comments are gold but why not boast about my mare thats related to the most famous horse in America...

[@janetcrisis1704]

Would love to see a pic of yr mare. Picasso has a grandson. But we do fear for him

[@mikeneumann4660]

The best thing about Picasso is his freedom

[@cynthiajerro4310]

Picasso indeed is a beautiful horse the Indian chief have been proud to ride him

[@ashhsmashhQ]

Heavens that's a beautiful creature, he is just stunning

[@kellycummings9159]

Nearly 30!!!!! Still dominate!!!! That is amazing!!!! With no intervention from outsiders!!! I am totally in awe!!! Never heard of a horse being this old ..! 27 maybe but they weren't in good health and didn't have battle scars to prove it either!!!💜

[@doughibbard8462]

I have a 26 year old mustang. She acts like a 6 year old. Very sound and easy keeper. Her previous owner had her on a teather and halter for about 10 years. Now she has 15 acres of green grass to play in and eat on. Soon she will be a momma too. Great horse and beautiful coloring.

[@IorvethTheXolo]

Never heard of a horse being this old or a mustang being this old? Horses regularly reach their 30s nowadays. I learned to spin on a 31 year old retired reining horse, learned to jump on a 30 year old retired eventing horse, and knew a 34 year old Hanoverian gelding who still had the speed and energy of a horse a third his age. Others I've known who were retired by that age were still active, just no longer ridden much. Pretty much just worked to keep their bodies in good condition. Horses didn't used to live this long though. Modern veterinary medicine has come a long way.

[@schleich13ilyan78]

Cloud is more popular but Picasso is def the second. He hasn't been seen since last fall, I hope he will be seen soon.

[@bezoticallyyours83]

Picasso is so gorgeous!

[@faith5401]

Such a beauuuutiful horse !! l Love all big n small animalsss 🐾🐾🐾🐾 they r intelligent n adorrable. Full of loves n loyalty. GOD BLESS ALL ANIMALS 😙🐾🐾🐾🐾➕❤❤❤

[@psychobratt]

He is gorgeous

[@downhilltwofour0082]

Perfection doesn't happen often! Breathtaking animal!

[@bb0123]

Ohhhh i so miss my "Yucca". That was my pintos name when i was alil girl. 10 maybe? He was more like a huuuge pet dog. We played n snow together,rode in desert etc. Lotsa great memories with him. Ty for this video. I didnt really know history. Im 59yrs old now. Miss riding. One day,i keep sayin,one day🐎

[@jms5752]

1:07 who is this man defining this magnificent horses character? Arrogant? Not even close. He is a warrior. This horse exemplifies true strength and free spirited determination to roam freely.

[@AVXXRY4]

Sometimes I want to be wild and free. But that horse is a starting of a legend. People might not know this there is not lots of wild horses. It’s rare you will even see them. The horses hooves when they hit the ground and then up they fly. They give you hope. They give you life. They give you you.

[@noblevictory2200]

Run wild run free Picasso! ♡

[@mikaylashaver4685]

I have him as a Breyer Horse and I never realized he was this special to the world! That’s so coollll

[@somileisan3960]

I have heard the name and I thought it's a name of an Artist. Such a beautiful horse

[@IorvethTheXolo]

It is the name of an artist. I'd be willing to bet this stallion got his name from his pinto pattern and his funny blaze being reminiscent of a Picasso painting. Very fitting, I think.

[@wocookie2277]

My grandfather owned a horse that looked just like him. He was a crazy beast, tough as nails. That was in central Alberta and he was from the old wild stock of the foothills up there.

[@wendynoto4726]

I love this horse

[@rappyvixen2266]

Video: America’s most famous wild horse. Spirit: 👁👄👁

[@emilyvidimos2588]

He is a truly magnificent horse. Another famous American wild horse is Cloud from the Pryor Mountains. Both are absolute legends. I grew up watching all the Cloud documentaries, I absolutely loved watching them. They played on PBS’ Nature show, I tried to never miss one showing of those documentaries.

[@kristineterpening1333]

this horse still takes my breathe away. he is unforgettable

[@horseman888]

I've only had one domestic horse live past 30 so this is truly an amazing animal. Just goes to show horses don't need all of the stuff we give them.

[@edwardvillate2112]

There's is a CONNECTION to that SPANISH BLOOD from the CONQUISTADORES that a FEW had the HEART and the STAMINA of MANY !!! and that's why TODAY were is this CONTINENT thanks to those WILD CONQUISTADORES and those HORSES that they INTRODUCED !!!

[@janetcrisis1704]

Biologists disagree

[@carrietwickler3157]

He's gorgeous. Great story.

[@tinapaxton685]

What a beautiful boy it amazing he has been free for 30 yrs...idc how famous he is just glad he is free I own a horse in Az and so hate to see wild horses rounded up n many are sold for slaughter to be eaten in Canada and mexico run free beautiful picasso be safe

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

they dont eat horses in canada

[@terrietackett8964]

Lauren Perhaps, but they slaughter them there....

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

@@terrietackett8964 they did but i dont know if they do any more; the meat was all shipped to japan i think

[@howardmckeown7187]

@@Lauren-vd4qe you just said, they don't, then you said it's shipped to japan, you think, STFU

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

@@howardmckeown7187 no need to be so nasty

[@gj9736]

Our wild horses are an endangered species with their territory shrinking more and more and these majestic and beautiful creatures are being captured by our government, rounding them up constantly by helicopter where many of them are being injured and foals are getting separated from their mothers! They are then put into large holding pens, never to be free again but sold off at auctions for pennies with many of them being bought up by kill buyers that are selling them to Mexico and other countries for slaughter because the U.S no longer allows horses to be slaughtered but yet allows them to be sold for that purpose to other countries!!! Our wild horses are in direct competition for land that ranchers want to lease from our government so the horses have to go because money talks! That’s the reality of our wild horses here in America which is a tragedy and is breaking my heart as a true wild horse lover!!!

[@arthurshat7793]

No swayback top line because he’s never had a human on his back. What a magnificent mustang!🥰

[@Jen-ku7wp]

He is beautiful!

[@Texo_McKevo]

Picasso is a horse no one has seem to tame I rather it be wild and let him be what he is

[@carolinecollett956]

What a challenge for the most experienced man or woman

[@Addwater4444]

Survived 30 years and has a natural strength and swag which has allowed him to survive countless battles thanks to his relentless will to live, but can't fight against a helicopter

[@littlescooter6021]

There are wild horses on the east coast too. I think the people leave them be. Love their art.

[@feigekatarina5745]

Little Scooter .... technically, but they're not the same at all. Take the wild horses that have recently shown up in Kentucky. What happened there is that the mines shut down and the horses were abandoned. They've been wild for less than ten years, which means if you caught them, they'd probably still be easily tamed and it wouldn't be too hard to figure out what breed they are, because while they are wild, they are not yet mustangs. And it's not good. These horses are abandoned, sometimes with tack still on, and there isn't room for them. They don't have the Spanish blood that some mustangs are valued for, they're not protected like they sometimes are out west. I love mustangs, and in the battle between who gets the land: humans or mustangs, I'd choose mustangs. But I'm in the extreme minority. As if that's not enough, nature has a delicate balance, everything has a natural predator to keep populations in check. That's the reason deer are hunted every year, horses aren't allowed to be killed by humans (which I'm thankful of) but they also don't have many other predators (I don't think), which means that in order to keep their population in check, they have to be rounded up annually and either tamed or killed. It's sad but true. Things are flawed but good as they are.

[@amansona8205]

Beautiful horses I LOVE all

[@melissawarfield]

Picasso being at the age of 30 is impressive! Picasso is the heart of Sand Wash Basin, Picasso is not going to let any stallion take his band of mares away quite yet. Picasso is the epitomy of stallions. Long live Picasso as long as he is well.

[@janetcrisis1704]

Blm took sand basin over n over n over! I truly hate them and doi halaand. Such betrayal and lies

[@ilovehorses38]

Nah bruh.....its the wild raw energy that was there before it was colonized and called America. The Natives and the wildness of nature lived in harmony and understood one another. No taming necessary.....just friendship and an understanding of what it means to be one with the universe.

[@casewhite-954]

Sounds like nonsense.

[@smellyolegoat150]

Such beautiful animals!

[@TourNv]

He is so handsome!! Love Picasso!

[@achieveawarenesshypnosis8559]

He looks good for 30 years. He will go down in history. He is sharp!

[@lindatimmons3675]

He's beautiful. I dont live in an area where there are wild horses nd have never heard of the more popular ones but this one is beautiful

[@janetcrisis1704]

Blm is so cruel mass historical roundups have devestated them

[@marosifam6693]

My mom has a friend that photographed these horses, and I have a calendar of the horses.

[@WolfLover2088]

Wow hes beautiful

[@_ChuckyJr_]

This horse is truly magnificent I have his Breyer model and man he is one stunning stallion I never knew he was famous that’s crazy that he is 30 years old still battling younger stallions prompts to him

[@ArkyGirl]

Hes beautiful! Would love to have one of his colts!

[@audreye7078]

You might not want to deal with such a strong personality. This is a very high minded horse. These traits in companion animals can be very problematic , even deadly for those who do not know how horses perceive their world.

[@michaelfrost4584]

What a beautiful horse .

[@suzystone244]

Picasso and his offspring ❤

[@Luna-ii4mx]

He oozes strength and beauty and just raw wild nature, I love it

[@denicewindsors4070]

This is hands down most beautiful. My spirit animal is the horse, and Chinese sign.❤

[@rebekahreckley241]

He is absolutely gorgeous and strong.... He is so Astonishing

[@gordieboycrazy]

Wow magnificent stallion!!!! From a horse lover far away!!!!

[@leslieawest5062]

Picasso!! So Handsome!!

[@shawnfreeoftyranny8849]

Stunningly Beautiful !

[@persaksabine9946]

Soooo Amazing and wonderful horses💕💕💕

[@elaineburch5397]

He is a true work of art. Beautiful

[@stellastarfield2039]

Stunningly GORGEOUS!!!👍🏼💛

[@shanemorley9440]

He's beautiful !

[@clarevickers923]

Stunning beast

[@mikedavidz6161]

What do you call a horse that’s been all around the world? A globe-trotter

[@yoramsadot4166]

Beautiful and very majestic

[@megand.7487]

ive always considered Misty Of Chincoteague to be one of the most famous.

[@Flufferz626]

I see why people paint pictures of him and sing songs about him. I live in Colorado and I likely will never see this gentleman with my own eyes but I see how he is the quintessentially American horse.

[@jasminhrnjic8827]

BEAUTI FUL HORC AMERICAN MUSTANG .

[@shannonbailey3216]

Beautiful

[@andyclare8979]

Life is amazing and beautiful picaso is so extremely the man

[@caronshogan2436]

Picasso!! Gorgeous!

[@brunningwolf]

I rescued over 9 thousand mustangs to roam free on my land.

[@Tracy_Burns]

Thank you, that's all I can say. Long and free may they run. 💜

[@ElektrasLove]

Wow that is so great 🙏🏻

[@audreye7078]

You are a blessing to them.

[@janetcrisis1704]

Ty. Thats what has to happen asap blm halaand the EVIL IS TAKING ALL 🇺🇸 HORSES TO EXTINCTION. TELL JOE TO FIRE HER ASAP. THEY ARE GONE!

[@Noodlemonkey7]

God! I hope wild horses stay free without people killing them anymore!

[@audreye7078]

Sorry, that is not likely.. the management issue is quite complicated.

[@Noodlemonkey7]

@@audreye7078 here’s a brilliant idea why don’t we turn all the stallions into geldings?

[@audreye7078]

Then they all die out..

[@Noodlemonkey7]

@@audreye7078 obviously not all Stallions but a large number.

[@corncrackerkid5092]

I love seeing this old fella on the SWAT Advocate facebook page, he looks so much like the Mustang from the Girl Who Loved Horses

[@katieblake8911]

What a beautiful horse amazing!!

[@aleesharinn6161]

That horse has a wild spirit and no can tame that one

[@valeriehudson7276]

I have heard of him and seen his herd in the Sandwash Basin - - I was there . ..

[@terriholliday8038]

Valerie Hudson awesome

[@bezoticallyyours83]

That is lucky!

[@terrietackett8964]

The Sandwash Basin herd was rounded up by the BLM, just a few days ago, and removed.....

[@janetcrisis1704]

@@terrietackett8964 theyve taken all hmas n replaced HORSES with cattle! Its very sad n ppl should demand biden fire halaand asap.

[@lesliesmith5797]

Magnificent 🐎 such beautiful creatures