Misty of Chincoteague Photo

If you’ve been horse crazy since you were a little kid, perhaps you’ve read (and re-read) the Misty of Chincoteague stories by Marguerite Henry. Or maybe you had the Breyer model horse version of the famous pony from the island. This is a picture of Misty of Chincoteague with my mom’s friend on top. It’s on display in one of my mom’s China cabinets.

The iconic Misty pony from Marguerite Henry books.

The Backstory on the Misty of Chincoteague Photo

The author Marguerite Henry lived in Wayne, Illinois for a time and Misty came to stay with her. My mom’s friend’s family knew the author and so the little girl version of my mom’s friend got to ride the beloved mare. The year was 1952.

Decades later I learned how to ride in Wayne, but by that time Marguerite Henry had moved to California and Misty of Chincoteague had galloped off to greener pastures in the sky.

Going to see the pony swim event on Chincoteague Island is a bucket list item for me. The stories are so sweet and it would be incredible to experience the excitement in real life. The hard part would be leaving without a pony. I have an online blogging friend who adopted her very own Chincoteague pony a couple of years ago thanks to her adoration of Misty of Chincoteague.

P.S. If you don’t know Misty’s story, you HAVE to read the book.

Your Turn: Have you read any of Marguerite Henry’s books? If so, do you have a favorite? What equestrian events are on your bucket list?

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