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Assateague horses are not props—use zoom and distance per NPS rules. Chasing ponies for selfies risks fines and harms animals; ocean-city-wild-ponies explains ethics before you drive south.
Sources: National Park Service — Assateague · Visit Ocean City
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.
