Horses

God’s Legacy Ranch Features the Carolina Marsh Tacky

South Carolina State Heritage Horse

Carolina Marsh Tacky

The Marsh Tacky Horse of South Carolina

The Marsh Tacky is a unique strain/breed of Colonial Spanish Horse found only in South Carolina and is one of the most endangered horse breeds in the world.  They once roamed freely by the hundreds through the South Carolina Sea Islands and Lowcountry but their numbers neared extinction as tractors, trucks, and development took the place of horsepower.  Today, there are just over 400 Marsh Tackies left.  In 2007, the Carolina Marsh Tacky Association was formed to preserve the breed and share its history.  Horse owners and enthusiasts are diligently working to save the breed from extinction.  DNA tests have been performed on the remaining horses and the Livestock Conservancy has developed a breed registry.  In honor of its long history in the state, the Marsh Tacky was named the South Carolina State Heritage Horse in 2010.

• Marsh Tacky- Mattie
• Marsh Tacky- Jackie
• Marsh Tacky- Radar
• Marsh Tacky- Red
• Marsh Tacky- Shiloh
• Marsh Tack- Jasper
• Quarter Horse/Paint-Thunder
• Miniature Horse-Lady
• Miniature Horse-Champ