365 Days in Horse Country – Misty of Chincoteague
If you have a horse-loving child or were one yourself, chances are you’ve heard of Misty of Chincoteague. This famous pony was the subject of a 1947 book by Marguerite Henry and became a household name among animal-loving children throughout the world. Based on a true story, “Misty of Chincoteague” is set on Chincoteague Island off the coast of Virginia, and focuses on a pinto filly who is captured in the area’s annual wild pony round up. Her trials and tribulations captured the hearts of so many readers that Misty was followed by several sequals and a feature-length film starring Alan Ladd.
As a result of Henry’s story, the island of Chincoteague has become a popular tourist destination, especially in the spring when the annual wild round up and auction takes place. People come from all over the eastern seaboard to adopt and take home their own version of Misty.
Michael