Wild Ponies of Assateague Series - 6 is a photograph by Kim Bemis which was uploaded on October 25th, 2013.
Wild Ponies of Assateague Series - 6
This beautiful pony is one of many wild ponies located on Assateague Island in Maryland and Virginia. It is believed that the ponies are the... more
by Kim Bemis
Title
Wild Ponies of Assateague Series - 6
Artist
Kim Bemis
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This beautiful pony is one of many wild ponies located on Assateague Island in Maryland and Virginia. It is believed that the ponies are the descendants of horses that were aboard a Spanish Galleon. The ship sank in a storm, and the horses managed to escape and swim to safety.
Assateague Island is managed by three parks. Maryland State Parks oversees the northernmost portion. The National Park Service manages the Assateague Island National Seashore area of the island, also located in Maryland. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge is in the Virginia portion of the island.
See more of my photography at www.kim-bemis.artistwebsites.com.
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October 25th, 2013