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Life's a Beach: Assateague Island, Maryland

Assateague ponies on the Assateague National Seashore. These ponies are on the Maryland side of the National Park.

Assateague pony walking thru the beach grass. Located on the Assateague National Seashore in Virginia.

The stallion of the group on Assateague Island National Seashore .

Assateague pony walking on the beach. Located on the Assateague National Seashore, Maryland.

Ponies on the Assateague Island National Seashore.

Assateague Pony walking thru the beach grass. Located at the Assateague National Seashore.

A group of Assateague Ponies at the Assateague National Seashore in Virginia.

Saying "Hello" is Patricia Irene, a pinto pony. Patricia Irene is one of nearly 100 wild ponies on Assateague Island in Maryland. One part of this natural barrier island is a Maryland State Park and the other part is the Assteague Island National Seashore. The wild ponies, likely well known because of the book, "Misty of Chincoteague," are a national treasure. These animals in the wild are rather amazing in that they fend for themselves in a rather harsh environment. They mange to survive the summer influx of tourists - that are more of an impediment to their lives that is their harsh natural surroundings.

The wild horses of Assateague Island are free to roam and do as they please. Here we Sarah's Sweet Tea staring right at you. This, by the way, is one of our favorite photographs because it is almost haunting. When you buy one of these to display in your home or office you will be able to enjoy the wonders of visiting Assateague Island all year 'round.

The wild horses of Assateague Island are free to roam and do as they please. Here is Sarah's Sweet Tea, a popular Assateague Pony posing for a portrait. When you buy one of these to display in your home or office you will be able to enjoy the wonders of visiting Assateague Island all year 'round.

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Assateague Island is located along Maryland and Virginia by the Atlantic Ocean. The Island is famous for their wild horse population. This watercolor painting was done after one of my photos. In my ocean collection you will also find more paintings from this area.

Here is a portrait, in a simulated watercolor presentation, of Wyld Wynds (N2BHS-CKS), an unmarked chestnut colt that was born May 27, 2020 on Assateague Island in Maryland. This style image works very well, in addition to wall art, on apparel and other decor items. The Assateague Ponies, as they are affectionately called, are actually feral wild horses who roam Assateague Island north of the Maryland/Virginia state line. Park visitors and campers are continuously reminded by officials and signage to slow down and be observant of the wildlife. Note that there is no "Misty of Chincoteague" here. The horses of Assateague Island are separated into two herds - "Misty" was representative of the Virginia herd.

Assateague Light which is located at the Virginia Eastern Shore was painted with watercolor and ink.

The wild horses of Assateague Island are free to roam and do as they please. Here we see an Assateague Pony blowing raspberries at another horse in the herd. When you buy one of these to display in your home or office you will be able to enjoy the wonders of visiting Assateague Island all year 'round.

Home of the Assateague Ponies, Assateague Island is a unique and beautiful barrier island located off the east coast of Maryland and Virginia. In addition to the native herd of wild horses, the island has an incredible variety of wildlife, nature preserves, and recreational activities for visitors to explore. Purchasing this map on an item of home décor, such as a throw pillow, will keep you in touch with this wonderful place all year long.

Here is a portrait-style photograph of one of the Assateague Island Wild Horses, Mieke's Noe'lani, meaning Mieke's beautiful girl from heaven. This young mare is locally known as "The Princess" and is one of nearly 100 wild ponies on Assateague Island in Maryland. One part of this natural barrier island is a Maryland State Park and the other part is the Assteague Island National Seashore. The wild ponies, likely well known because of the book, "Misty of Chincoteague," are a national treasure. These animals in the wild are rather amazing in that they fend for themselves in a rather harsh environment. They mange to survive the summer influx of tourists - that are more of an impediment to their lives that is their harsh natural surro...

Here is a portrait of Wyld Wynds (N2BHS-CKS), an unmarked chestnut colt that was born May 27, 2020 on Assateague Island in Maryland. This style image works very well, in addition to wall art, on apparel and other decor items. The Assateague Ponies, as they are affectionately called, are actually feral wild horses who roam Assateague Island north of the Maryland/Virginia state line. Park visitors and campers are continuously reminded by officials and signage to slow down and be observant of the wildlife. Note that there is no "Misty of Chincoteague" here. The horses of Assateague Island are separated into two herds - "Misty" was representative of the Virginia herd.

The wild horses of Assateague Island are free to roam and do as they please. Here we the rare buckskin color on one of the Assateague ponies. When you buy one of these to display in your home or office you will be able to enjoy the wonders of visiting Assateague Island all year 'round.

The wild horses of Assateague Island are free to roam and do as they please. Here's an Assateague Pony foal pleased as punch about posing for the camera. When you buy one of these to display in your home or office you will be able to enjoy the wonders of visiting Assateague Island all year 'round.

The wild horses of Assateague Island are free to roam and do as they please. Ms. Macky, an Assategue Pony mare, just like to pose for the camera. When you buy one of these to display in your home or office you will be able to enjoy the wonders of visiting Assateague Island all year 'round.

The wild horses of Assateague Island are free to roam and do as they please. Here is an Assateague Pony playing peekaboo with visitors as they cross the dunes to get to the beach. When you buy one of these to display in your home or office you will be able to enjoy the wonders of visiting Assateague Island all year 'round.

The wild horses of Assateague Island are free to roam and do as they please. Here are three of the Assateague ponies grazing for lunch among the grasses. When you buy one of these to display in your home or office you will be able to enjoy the wonders of visiting Assateague Island all year 'round.

Makes a great gift or beach resort vacation souvenir

The wild horses of Assateague Island are free to roam and do as they please. Here is one of the last photographs taken of Assateague Pony, Moonshadow, before she crossed over the Rainbow Bridge in July, 2021. When you buy one of these to display in your home or office you will be able to enjoy the wonders of visiting Assateague Island all year 'round.

The wild horses of Assateague Island are free to roam and do as they please. Here is a hungry Assateague Pony chowing down on some "watercress" salad after a Spring rain. When you buy one of these to display in your home or office you will be able to enjoy the wonders of visiting Assateague Island all year 'round.

The wild horses of Assateague Island are free to roam and do as they please. Here Delegate's Pride (AKA Chip) a popular Assateague Pony looking out for the usual flood of tourists. When you buy one of these to display in your home or office you will be able to enjoy the wonders of visiting Assateague Island all year 'round.

The wild horses of Assateague Island are free to roam and do as they please. Here an Assateague Pony emerging from the marsh to walk along the cleared roadway. When you buy one of these to display in your home or office you will be able to enjoy the wonders of visiting Assateague Island all year 'round.

The wild horses of Assateague Island are free to roam and do as they please. Evidently these Assateague ponies think the grass is greened on the other side of that fence. When you buy one of these to display in your home or office you will be able to enjoy the wonders of visiting Assateague Island all year 'round.

The wild horses of Assateague Island are free to roam and do as they please. Here is Assateague Pony Gokey Gogo Bones enjoying a lunch of marsh grasses near the Assateague State Park. When you buy one of these to display in your home or office you will be able to enjoy the wonders of visiting Assateague Island all year 'round.

The wild horses of Assateague Island are free to roam and do as they please. Here is Assateague Pony, Susi Sole, appearing to be on fence patrol in the Assateague Island National Seashore. When you buy one of these to display in your home or office you will be able to enjoy the wonders of visiting Assateague Island all year 'round.

A young, curious wild horse enjoying the day on Assateague Island, in Worcester County, Maryland. Wild animal lovers will adore these unique wildlife gifts.

A wild pony at the Assateague National Park

Wild horse standing in the snow on Assateague Island in Maryland. Wild animal lovers will adore these unique wildlife gifts.

Assateague Island is located on the Eastern Shore stretching between Maryland and Virginia. This horse was painted from dark to light with watercolors. Materials used: Da Vinci Watercolor paints on cold pressed Arches paper.