If youve only seen domesticated horses, seeing them untamed is pure majesty.
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Have you ever seen a horse run free?
It’s a rare and powerful sight.
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Powerful and strong, horses are awe-inspiring animals.
The animals descended from modern breeds like Tennessee Walkers, American Quarter Horses, Arabians, and Paso Fino.
Theres no road to the island, butvisitors can take a ferryfrom St. Marys to experience its natural beauty.
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The Cumberland Island herd recently became the subject of a legal battle.
They regularly travel through tabby ruins with babies in tow.
Its recommended that travelers dont get close.
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Theres nature education teaching about the maritime forests and marshlands and farm to table dining from the hotels garden.
As its name indicates, it’s known for many shipwrecks.
These Banker Horses can still be seen there today.
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Visitors hoping to catch a view of the resident wild horses have a few options.
The Corolla Wild Horse Fundmanages the health and wellbeing of the horses.
Theres also a collection of wild horses on Shackleford Banks, the Southernmost island of the Outer Banks.
A small herd can be found in Ocracoke Island in a contained 180 acre preserve.
Theres a fence running down the Virginia and Maryland state borders that separates the horses into two groups.
This year marks the 99th anniversary of the swim.
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Horses on the Maryland side of Assateague are cared for by the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service.
The swim is a popular event for tourists and locals.
There are a whole host of events, including a parade after the ponies have rested and a carnival.
Its an amazing site to see accomplished horse riders bring in the herd across the channel.
Theres also a chance to buy naming rights for ponies that stay with the herd.
Funds for at least one horse are donated to chosen local charities.
