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 ...

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 ...

Comet the marsh tacky horse spent his last 11 years as a living history exhibit at the Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island. Courtesy of Laura Badger Comet was supposed to be common, but he ...

A ghost of sorts appeared on the northern end of North Carolina’s Outer Banks — a wild stallion that goes by the name Dash. The elusive horse came out of nowhere Aug. 14 with his equally mysterious ...

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 ...