Chincoteague Ponies

Step into the world of the beloved wild Chincoteague Ponies of Virginias Assateague Island

From birth to Pony Penning, the stories of the wild ponies of Chincoteague and Assateague Island are told in amusing detail and more than 200 color images, including paintings and photographs. Readers will be captivated by the true tales of theseanimals, which were made famous in Marguerite Henry’s classic children’s book Misty of Chincoteague. Travel through the seasons with the wild ponies as youlearn about their history and living conditions and how they share theirwetland environment with an array of wildlife.

• Find out how an orphan foal became a herd sire.
• Share the love story of a Maryland stallion with the Virginia mare.
• Learn the names of the herd members and see for yourself what it takes to survive on a wild island.

This is the perfect gift for any horse lover and a great resource for animal and wildlife historians.

[AuthorName]By Lois Szymanski, With Pam Emge, and Photographs by Linda Kantjas[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Lois Szymanski is the author of 20 children’s books.
Linda Kantjas is a painter and photographer specializing in animal and pet portraits.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]200 color images[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Untold Tails[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]200 color images[/ColorPattern]