The Wild Horse Adventures investigates how the wild herds came to populate islands from Assateague in Virginia to Cumberland in Georgia. Unlike the shy wild horses of the American West, these animals are tolerent of human observers, and can be easily located and observed from a comfortable distance. Each population of horses has its own character, its own history, and its own set of problems and concerns, and that in most cases these animals made a unique contribution to local history.The Wild Horse Companion helps the reader to plan a visit to see these hearty ponies firsthand. It includes travel tips and a directory of lodging, food, and attractions,as well as abundant black and white photographs.