There is a mystery surrounding the wild horses that live on the barrier islands of the Atlantic coast. Some claim that they are the survivors of ancient ship wrecks of Spanish galleons. Others assert that they are the descendants of domestic stock kept by the early settlers to the region. In many cases, these horses have lived on these sea islands for hundreds of years, longer than the mustang has roamed in the American west.

Eclipse Press published Hoofprints in the Sand, Wild Horses of the Atlantic Coast, in May, 2002. This fascinating hardcover, full-color book explores the history and present circumstances of the feral horses that inhabit the barrier islands of the Atlantic coast. These animals are often the topic of controversy. They inspire hot arguments, and the question repeatedly surfaces- should they be allowed to remain on these islands, living as their ancestors have done for hundreds of years? Their destiny is in our hands. Whatever we choose to do or not to do will determine their fate. These animals have value simply because they are wild horses, and because they touch the wildness in our own souls.

"Bonnie Urquhart tackles the topics in a beautifully written manner. She discusses the different herds and the individual traits of each herd, along with the population numbers of each group. Best of all, the text is loaded with outstanding photographs taken by the author. I'd go see a show of her photographs in a heartbeat! I highly recommend this book for both the artistic expression contained within, as well as the in-depth research on the wild horses and ponies."

--Hallie McEvoy, Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar

This web site is an online companion to the book Hoofprints in the Sand: Wild Horses of the Atlantic Coast, serving as a scrapbook of information, observations, and photographs, and providing links to related sites. Hoofprints in the Sand is published by Eclipse Press. You may order your copy at www.eclipsepress.com or from Amazon.com

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