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Sightings are likely but never guaranteed—horses roam refuge and beach zones under their own schedule. Use binoculars, keep distance, and never feed. Maryland Assateague is closer if ponies are the only goal.
Sources: National Park Service — Assateague · U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
