it’s a regular Peyton Place! Stallions Assateague Phoenix and Chief are at it again over Autumn Glory and her fillies. Chief is in control for now, but it’s anyone’s guess as to how this will shake out in a week or two. Meanwhile, the band is regularly seen around Bayside Loop A, where I’m staying, giving me a front row seat to the drama! Chief is keeping a sharp eye out for Phoenix, and chases him off whenever he gets too close.

The current band. From left to right: unnamed filly, b. 2025, dam Autumn Glory, with her new filly hiding behind her, Unbound Brynn, her filly from 2024, and stallion Chief.

The baby having a siesta:

Phoenix pondering his next move:

I nearly got caught in the fracas when Chief crept silently up behind me, scaring the bejeezus out of me!

They hung around for quite awhile, but finally moved on, and Wednesday ended with a beautiful sunset.