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Wild Stallion Sculptures

Wild Stallion Sculptures

The climb to the Wild Stallion Sculptures is not difficult, and the pay off is fantastic! Please don't leave "your mark" on the horses. It is painfully tacky! [Snave, 07/11/2011]

Vantage's Wild Ponies

"Grandfather cuts loose the ponies!" You can view the wild pony sculptures just east of Vantage from the parking lot, or you can get brave and take the hike to the top.

The metal ponies are a lot bigger than they appear to be, practically life-sized. The artwork viewed by millions of passersby is not complete, unfortunately. Before funding got cut short, artist David Govedare envisioned horses contained in a 25,000 lb. steel "Great Basket," and then "Grandfather Spirit" tipped the basket, cutting loose the ponies.

Govedare imagined the great spirit saying "Creatures of this planet, behold, a Great Basket! I send this basket, bearing the gift of life, to all corners of the universe. Now, take these ponies; I am cutting them loose. They will inspire a spirit of free will. They will be a companion for work and play on this planet." I highly recommend visiting the rod-iron beauties, if not for the scenic view and appreciation for the wonderfully thought of artwork, then just to say you did. [Elizabeth Rumburg, 11/16/2010]

Wild Stallion Sculptures

Beautiful view of Columbia River from the base of the hill where the horse statues are. Steep hill to climb to get to the horses. [Margaret, 10/23/2010]

Horse Sculptures

A great area to stop! [William Rose, 08/28/2009]

[RA: We support any effort to repopulate the West with these attractive wild stallion metal silhouettes.]

Wild Stallion Sculptures

Just past Vantage, across the Columbia River east on I-90, you will notice a large herd of metal stallions up on the hills above. There is a rest stop, where you can read about the reason for the stallions, and a trail where you can walk up and look at them. Considering it was 95 degrees that day, we decided not to do that. Also this area is rattlesnake country, so hike with caution. [Otto Rogers, 06/24/2003]