Saturday, September 15, 2012

What Assateague Horses Are About

By Laura Gallagher


Taking pictures of the equines is something many people love. Finesse, good form, and grace are exuded by these animals. Their colors, sizes, and breeds can also vary. Some wild versions of them still exist, despite being generally domesticated, serene, and tame. Among them are the Assateague horses. The Assateague Island is the home of these equines. It is a large barrier island between the states of Virginia and Maryland. Photographers favor these wild equines as subjects. Learn then some information about them.

These equines are considered feral. It means they were once domesticated animals that turned wild. These animals can survive with poor food quality, harsh weather conditions, and pest infestations. They have learned to survive in a natural setting. They do not need humans to feed them and care for them. They can get sick when eating human food. Some can meet accidents too because of going to roads to look for food.

The origins of these animals are not certain. Some folk stories tell they are descendants of equines from a sunken Spanish galleon. This story is not proven yet as they do not have evidence. They may also be equines that have crossed from the mainlands.

Various tourists could flock and see such equines. There are two refuges or national parks which cares for such animals. They are called sometimes as Chincoteague ponies. Such animals usually go in herds. It would be nice to find them in the natural habitats and observe their wild practices. For this reasons, photographers adore them.

If you want to take pictures of them, you should learn to keep distance. You should give space despite the strong temptation to picture them close. They can kick, knock you down, or bite people.

Such animals must be really preserved. Luring them with food should not be done. Their treatment should not be the same with the domesticated equines.

Nature lovers, nature photographers, and horse lovers would really be amazed with assateague horses. These graceful, tough, and wild equines can really be interesting to look at.




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