Assateague Wild Horses

The wild horses of Assateague Island in Maryland and Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia are split into two main herds, one on the Virginia side and one on the Maryland side. They are separated by a fence at the Virginia/Maryland State line. THIS SPOTTING IS FOR THE WILD HORSES OF ASSATEAGUE ISLAND IN BERLIN, MARYLAND. Assateague's wild horses are well known, even to many people who have never been to the island. The "wild" horses on Assateague are actually feral animals, meaning that they are descendants of domestic animals that have reverted to a wild state. Horses tough enough to survive the scorching heat, abundant mosquitoes, stormy weather and poor quality food found on this remote, windswept barrier island have formed a unique wild horse society. I got to enjoy their beauty today seeing a brand new foal just about two weeks old. Fascinating! Also had to move aside when two horses came galloping through the area. You just move out of their way.