Assateague Island is home to many wild horses, many of which spend their summer months in the island’s developed areas such as the park campground. Horse Management Volunteers help educate the park’s daily visitors and campers on how to practice safe actions while safely viewing the wild horses. They educate visitors on safe food storage practices, how to keep a safe distance, what to do if a horse approaches you, and wild horse behavior. Horse management volunteers are trained by park staff on how to move people and horses away from dangerous situations. Horse management volunteers must be of-age to drive and have a valid driver’s license with less than 6 points on their driving record.
Interested in becoming a horse management volunteer or want more information?
Contact Kara Holland at Kara.Holland@maryland.gov.
