WILD HORSES
The first thing we saw on Cumberland Island was wild horses. As of 2012 there are around 150 wild horses living on the island. This number continues to grow. The horses live off of the wild sea oats and dune grasses that are found on the beaches of the island. They also feed on the plants growing in the marsh which are also responsible for the health of the oceans, lakes, and rivers of the area.These horses also tend to have many different parasites and afflictions such as worms and mites because they do not receive the veterinary care that most domestic herds receive. The average life span of the horses is 8–10 years old, according to locals.
WILD HORSES
The first thing we saw on Cumberland Island was wild horses. As of 2012 there are around 150 wild horses living on the island. This number continues to grow. The horses live off of the wild sea oats and dune grasses that are found on the beaches of the island. They also feed on the plants growing in the marsh which are also responsible for the health of the oceans, lakes, and rivers of the area.These horses also tend to have many different parasites and afflictions such as worms and mites because they do not receive the veterinary care that most domestic herds receive. The average life span of the horses is 8–10 years old, according to locals.