Marsh Tacky Horses on Display
Hilton Head Island, SC
Planning a trip to Hilton Head Island, SC? If so, drop by the Coastal Discovery Museum's Honey Horn Plantation and see Marion Gohagan's Marsh Tacky mare, Bullet, and her filly, Honey Horn May! They now live in the newly renovated horse barn and serve as ambassadors to the breed.
The Marsh Tacky is the Official State Heritage Horse of South Carolina!
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North Carolina Honors Colonial Spanish Mustang!
Congratulations to our North Carolina neighbors! The Colonial Spanish Mustang was adopted as the "Official Horse of the State of North Carolina!"
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Upcoming Events
To be announced
Requests:
We need stories, rememberances, and photos of current and past Marsh Tackies for the newsletter and an upcoming book recording the history of the Marsh Tacky in SC.
Please send to: Jackie McFadden
1434 Alexander Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732 marshtacky@gmail.com
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Become a member of the Carolina Marsh Tacky Association and help us preserve this wonderful breed.
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Volunteers are needed to assist with promotional events and materials.
Janson Cox's Marsh Tacky, Molly was made an honorary member of the Catawba Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution! Her linage was proved by DNA testing, she is over 18 and she is of course female...The Chapter voted her in and gave her a Chapter number, SC Catawba Chapter DAR 01-2010.
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It's Official - Marsh Tacky Horses are Gaited!
Due to the breed’s Colonial Spanish heritage the Marsh Tacky was thought by some to be gaited, but there had never been any research conducted concerning the gaits. (More)
The South Carolina Horsemen's Council supports the Marsh Tacky as State Heritage Horse! (More)
The Catawaba Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) supports the Marsh Tacky as the State Heritage Horse. (More)
The Marsh Tacky Stud Book is complete. Owners of Marsh Tackies, send Jeannette Beranger updates on new births, sales, or deaths of your horses.
Include any information that you have on the Marsh Tackies including horse’s name, lineage (if absolutely known), current and previous owners of the horse and any other information that may be useful.
ALBC and the Marsh Tacky Horse Association will use the information for the Marsh TackyStud Book. You can find registration information and forms Here.
Jeannette Beranger
ALBC, P.O. Box 477
Pittsboro, NC 27312
2nd Annual Race Results
February 28, 2010
The Second Annual Gullah Celebration Marsh Tacky Beach Run on Hilton Head Island's Coligny Beach was a huge success!
An estimated 5,000 spectators watched 20 rare equines race for bragging rights and the winners cup.
Congratulations to our winners!
Marsh Tacky Cup Winner and Gelding Class Winner
Blue Duck ridden by William Green
Stallion Class Winner Mare Class Winner
Sabata ridden by Marion Gohagan Molly ridden by Brittany Stevens
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Marsh Tacky Horses on Display
