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  • June 9, 2024

Mira and Rosa are traveling to their forever homes, on a beautiful farm near Clemson today. Congratulations to Cindy Malphrus whose family has a rich history with the breed. She initially inquired with us about purchasing one, but after careful consideration, why buy just one when you can buy two? We are especially flattered that we were recommended to Cindy by the owner of Stella (Estelita Scurry), the very first Marsh Tacky foal born in our program in 2017. We are excited to watch you grow!

  • February 16, 2024

Breeze, owned by Wylie Bell, just participated in an exchange program of sorts with us, where she was brought to Daufuskie to be bred to our stud Louie, and instead of a stud fee we were able to use her in our trail riding and lesson program. This smart mare has many accolades and accomplishments. Wylie and Breeze have won the Marsh Tacky Beach Races on multiple occasions and have participated in tons of trail rides, shows, clinics and hunts. The lesson kids adored her very much. Breeze is expecting to foal October 2024, we’re excited! If you think you have a mare that might be a good fit for a similar breeding exchange, contact us directly.

  • December 5, 2023

It’s a filly! Last but not least, for the time in our program’s history that we have had multiple foals in one year, meet Rosa, the sixth Marsh Tacky foal to be born on Daufuskie in decades. Her dam is Barrier Island Carolina Girl (Tacky Blue x Star) who has been a huge part of our trail ride program since she joined us in 2018. This is her first foal with us, and the second foal in her entire broodmare career. We are in love with watching how all three foals are bonding, interacting and socializing with each other!

  • November 14, 2023

It’s a filly! Born on November 14, 2023, this is the 5th Marsh Tacky foal to be born on Daufuskie in decades, the second foal to be born at our permanent location at Heritage Hall, and the first full sibling to Mateo (Lowther’s Lucero (Hershey) x Carolina Moon (Cowboy)). The name Mira, translated from Spanish, means to look, look alike or aspire to. Her perfect little crescent shaped star on her forehead just like her mom’s inspired us, and we’re sure she will take after her in brains and athleticism, too.

  • May 4, 2022

Maybe one of our biggest dreams has just become a reality. Tony got the mill his heart has been set on for years. He found it on a small, obscure, online estate sale auction up in Minnesota last October. We won the bid, then it was shipped to Baker, the manufacturer in St. Louis. They spent a few months in maintenance on it, replacing hydraulic lines etc and it just arrived to Daufuskie. The name Big John is tribute to Tony’s father who passed away before we ever met and taught Tony so much about carpentry and construction. We will be selectively harvesting the timber on our property to make room for pasture and milling the logs into horse fencing, barn posts, beams, siding, decking…!

CLOVER FILLY 3RD FOAL BORN ON DAUFUSKIE MARSH TACKY SOCIETY
  • March 17, 2021

It’s a filly! She was born on St. Patrick’s Day evening. We were present for almost the entire labor and birth. What a miraculous experience. The third foal to be born on Daufuskie in around 50 years, this is the first time we have witnessed the birth. We were able to imprint this new life in that precious window of time when she will associate us as her family. We had our hands on her at her first breath, helped her get her spindly legs under her and start nursing. Flaca (Carolina Moon x DP) and Clover (sired by Lowther’s Lucero) are bonded, healthy and happy, she is a spitting image of her Daddy! This is the first foal to be born on our new location at Heritage Hall.

ESELITA AND ABLE LEAVE DAUFUSKIE MARSH TACKY SOCIETY
  • February 22, 2021

Farewell to our very first foal, Estelita Scurry as she embarks upon a new chapter her journey today. She, along with Southern Legends Tuff, are leaving the island to their new forever homes so we are feeling proud and hopeful for them. Estelita will be living near Clemson, SC and Southern Legend will be living in middle GA. Thanks Hawkins Heritage Farm for your help with hauling and match making. We are looking forward to following these two as they grow with their new owners.

SOUTH CAROLINA MARSH TACKY FRANCIS MARION
  • July 24, 2020
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Today we met with a large group to trail ride through Francis Marion National Forest. Francis Marion was known by the British as the Swamp Fox, he actually rode Marsh Tackies here and defeated their Calvary during the American Revolution. It was a part of an expedition led by Tom Mullikin and the South Carolina 7 to travel the entire Palmetto Trail with the purpose of bringing attention to the seven natural wonders of the Palmetto State and creating a dialogue about conservancy and actionable steps towards conservation. It was great riding with everyone. Thanks to Shannon and Ashley of Hawkins Heritage Farm for providing the accommodations so I could participate!

SHOP LOCAL RIDE A MARSH TACKY DAUFUSKIE ISLAND
  • February 28, 2020

When you ride with us, not only are you experiencing the most quintessentially Lowcountry trail riding pursuit available, but a majority of your proceeds from your ride are going to support the routine care of our SC State Heritage Horses. We are family owned, operated and this is our passion. Choose an equestrian vacation destination with a grassroots purpose. Help support the preservation, conservation and protection of the SC State Heritage Horse in their native habitat. Shop local, save a sea horse, ride a Marsh Tacky!

DAUFUSKIE DEER DRIVE MARSH TACKY SOCIETY
  • December 14, 2019

A long standing annual tradition, our deer drive takes place every winter in the Oakridge and Webb Tracts. Generations of grandfathers, fathers and son hunters come over together with shotguns and hounds to cull our deer. If left unmanaged they become over populated and start to display poor genetics and diseases. All of the harvested deer is processed and surplus venison is donated to the community. Our job on horseback is to pull downed deer from the woods where trucks or ATV’s can’t reach. This was Flaca’s first hunt and she did amazing.

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The culture, history and heritage that the Marsh Tacky represents belongs to all of us and it should be celebrated by everyone!

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