Watching the comings and goings of tiny horses that looked right at home grazing on marsh grass or galloping on the beach was “magical,” according to residents of Horse and Little Horse islands who ...

After more than half a century, marsh ponies — a cross between the native Carolina marsh tacky horse and Shetland pony — have adapted to life in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Today, they roam Little ...

Horses have long been an integral part of America’s history, culture, and landscapes – and there are a number of horse breeds native to America. From galloping freely across the plains to carrying ...

YONGES ISLAND, S.C. -- During centuries of isolation on the Carolina sea islands, the short-legged, sway-backed marsh tacky horses became perfectly suited for toiling long hours in the swamps and ...

YONGES ISLAND, S.C. - During centuries of isolation on the Carolina sea islands, the short-legged, sway-backed marsh tacky horses became perfectly suited for toiling long hours in the swamps and ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — At Hideaway Farms, located off Cowboy Way and Rodeo Drive, two Marsh Tacky horses named Drew and Sage stand as living symbols of South Carolina's rich history. "They've got ...

Each breed carries its heritage in its stride – whether it’s the hardy marsh tacky of the south-east or the iconic, spotted appaloosa of the north-west. Knowing where your horse descends from is one ...

America’s native horse breeds evolved alongside the nation’s history. Some were shaped by indigenous cultures that relied on them, while others adapted to the harsh realities of wild terrains. Some ...