Pinedale Veterinarian Dr. Brent Dean (right) had just drawn blood from Forest Service horse, "Max" for U.S. Forest Service Wilderness Technician Brad Bence. "Max" had spent many years packing in the Bridger Wilderness for the Forest Service but was being transferred to California, and needed a Coggins test for the trip.

Brad said Max has been one of his hardest workers, and once even helped pack out 10 sets of queen-size box springs and a 350-pound wood stove from the old camp in the wilderness. Max is getting up in years now, said Brad, and was being transferred to California because of the warmer climate.