Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Question: What kinds of ponies live in Grayson Highlands State Park, and how did they get there?

Answer: Grayson Highlands State Park is home to over 100 wild ponies, descendants of small-statured horses cross-bred with ponies that were formally introduced to the park in 1974 to prevent reforestation of the highland balds. Bred to survive harsh Appalachian conditions with minimal human interference, they roam freely with small builds, large bellies, and thick winter coats.