Sable Island is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, about 300 kilometres southeast of Halifax, Canada, and about 175 kilometres southeast of the closest point of mainland Nova Scotia. The island is
Sable Island horses grazing
Nautical Chart, Atlantic Sea Pilot, 1884
Sable Island from the northwest
The Sable Island horse is a small feral horse found on Sable Island, off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada. It is usually dark in colour. The first horses were released on the island in the late 1700s,
Sable Island
…summer months when the island is frequented by researchers and an increased staff complement. Notable for its role in early Canadian history and the Sable Island horse, the island is protected and managed by Parks Canada, which must grant permission prior to any visit. Sable Island is part of District 7 of the Halifax…
Feral Sable Island horses
Ponies in Halifax, Nova Scotia for auction in 1902, after having been removed from the island
Sable Island Horses at the Shubenacadie Wildlife Park