Tag: animals
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The Wild Ponies of Assateague Island
Just a four hour drive from New York City, wild ponies roam free on an island paradise. Many horse enthusiasts may have heard the story of Misty of Chincoteague from the beloved children’s book based on the feral ponies in this very area! While Chincoteague is more popular thanks to the story and their annual…
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Experiencing the Icelandic Horse
Icelandic Horses are a highly specialized breed that are, of course, mainly found in Iceland. Iceland is special in that there are no diseases naturally found in their horses, but this leaves competitive riders with a devastating decision- should they decide to take their horses to compete internationally, they will never be allowed to return…