Horses of Assateague

Assateague Island is known for its wild horses. All of these photos were taken inside the Assateague Island State Park.

The pictures above and below were taken on the beach just after sunrise. Sometimes they like to watch the sunrise like we do. Sometimes they like to nap on the beach like humans.

This horse looks like it is waiting for someone to turn on the water. I understand they figured out how to turn on the faucets. However, the sign placed behind the faucet may be preventing it from doing that. A park worker was in a vehicle close by. For safety of the horse and humans, one needs to stay at least 40 feet away from the horses.

This younger horse was utilising the fence to scratch himself. If you go to the state park or the national park at Assateague Island, Maryland there are a variety of places you can spot a horse. Just do not get close, they are wild.