"Wild Stallion of Cumberland' was photographed on the beach of Cumberland Island, Georgia in April 2018.

'Wild Stallion' is a wild horse. They are considered a wild feral horse by the Department of Nature Resources because they were brought to the island over 100 years ago and did not naturally evolve on the island. So, since they are not a "natural species", some so-called scientist consider them a pest and anything the horse touch are in "peril' of being killed off by the horses. They will also claim the horses are dying of disease and mal-nutrition, etc.

Nothing could be further from the truth. Sure, the horses die in the wild as do other wild animals. A certain percentage of them also may become diseased, as are other wild animals. However, as a species, they are survivors. For over 100 years, these horses have survived on a remote island, living, eating, and drinking from the natural resources on the island. The island is not devastated and the sand dunes are not in peril of being ruined as the scientists would have your believe. For over 100 years the island and the ecology which supports them and all the other wildlife on the island has survived and are in a remarkably health state. Think of what has taken place on the island in the last 100 years as far as natural challenges that these horses have had to deal with... drought, heat, floods, hurricanes, fire, wind, freezing temperatures, and yes disease. However they have not died out and instead have survived and flourished. So have the sand dunes I might add.

At times throughout their history on the island, when government institutions, scientist, or other private venturers, have moved with intention to rid Cumberland Island of wild horses by either injecting them with sterilization drugs, rounding them up into a designated area (horse pen and barn) where they could be 'cared for' and fed, or by just allowing hunters to go in to shoot the horses... At times like these, the only thing that has kept these horses living free and wild (which, by the way, IS a natural state for a horse) has been you the public. Yes, let me repeat, public opinions and public outcry, have at times been the only thing keeping these horses in the wild living free on Cumberland Island. So, that's something to think about the next time you hear of plans to remove them or you have some government official tell you how bad they are for themselves or for the island.

So, yes, I am passionate about our wild horses and wild stallions of Cumberland Island. I love the horses, love seeing them in the wild, and would like to see them remain living free in the wild. I think our wild horses of Cumberland Island have become a great natural resource and a great tourist attraction to the island. They are the only place in Georgia left where you can find wild horses. If any government intervention is used, it should be to used to protect and maintain this great natural resource, just like we do for any other wildlife that needs protecting.

Hope you enjoyed reading this and I hope you enjoyed this fine art photograph of the "Wild Stallion of Cumberland". I think it would make a great wall art piece for anyone who loves wild Coastal Georgia, Cumberland Island, wild horses, or unique beach art.