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New in the Shop! Misty of Chincoteague Night Lights
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A Pictorial Life Story of Misty
Recently I just finished reading the book, “A Pictorial Life Story of Misty” by Marguerite Henry, which is a must read for anyone who is a fan of Misty or Chincoteague for that matter. I had a lot of fun learning about Misty’s true life – in fact a lot of things I didn’t even know about her! Along with the wonderful photos of Misty and her friends, it also detailed Misty’s life from the day she met Marguerite Henry, author to the famous children’s book, Misty of Chincoteague.
I thought I’d share with you some of my favorite facts from the book.
– Misty was not born wild on the island of Assateague (as I’m sure many think), her parents (Phantom and Pied Piper) were island bred ponies.
-Misty was purchased from the Beebe’s by Marguerite Henry when she was just a few days old. Since she was too young to leave her mother at the time, the Beebe’s had Misty shipped in a wooden crate no bigger than a dog kennel to Illinois to live with Marguerite.
Misty in her shipping crate
-Misty’s most famous trick was standing on her stool and shaking hands (just like Chincoteague Minnow)
-Misty shared her home at Mole Meadow in Illinois with Friday, a morgan horse, Brighty, a donkey, Alex, a Dachshund, and Mom-cat, the farm cat.
-Alex the Dachshund entertained children with his ability to jump through a hoop, he also enjoyed pony rides on Misty, and had great fun with Mom-cat. (just like Ammo the Dachshund and his cat Cricket)
– Misty attended the American Library Association Convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was allowed to sit in on meetings and even rode the elevator to attend a party in her honor. Misty was the only four footed member of the American Library Association.
Alex the Dachshund and Mom-cat
– Misty had wonderful Birthday parties every year to celebrate her Birthday, July 20th. The children would get out of school, and the whole town would congregate to see Misty.
– Marguerite sadly returned Misty to Chincoteague (and the Beebe ranch) to have her foal, a promise she had made to Grandpa Beebe when she purchased Misty as a foal.
– Misty’s first foal was dubbed Wisp O’ Mist when the winning name was picked out of the many children that entered the contest to name Misty’s foal.
Misty shakes hands with Marguerite Henry
– When Misty was in foal to her third baby, a terrible storm swept over Chincoteague. Misty was pulled inside the Beebe’s house to help her weather the storm, as everyone evacuated the island. Homes were destroyed the the town was left in rubble. Misty survived the storm and soon after had her third and final foal, Stormy.
-As Chincoteague Island tried to recover from the storm Misty became a source of hope. She made appearances with her new colt to raise money so that the island could thrive again. Its because of Misty that the tradition of Pony Penning
All photos are from “A pictorial life story of misty”
Own a foal by Misty II’s Henry!
Misty II's Henry
Misty of Chincoteague has a legacy that has far proceeded her life span, and her story also lives on in her offspring.
Misty II’s Henry is a decedent of Misty of Chincoteague, and the very last foal of Misty II. More information on Henry can be found on the website, Misty’s Heaven.
Before Henry was gelded some of his specimen was frozen to be used later for special breeding purposes. Henry’s owner is offering up a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a 2011 Chincoteague Pony foal by Misty II’s Henry. ONLY ONE FOAL AVAILABLE!
If you are interested in owning a part of the Misty of Chincoteague Legacy you can contact
Kendy Allen
ponycntr@intercom.net
Misty II's Henry
or you can contact me and I can put you in contact with someone.
Kyley DiLuigi
info@paintingpony.com
610-269-2424 (Studio 3 Gallery – ask for Kyley)
Don’t delay if you are interested….again there will be only ONE foal.
Photos curtsy of Misty’s Heaven
Minnow of Chincoteague
Most of us grew up with the story “Misty of Chincoteague” by Marguerite Henry – myself included. Last year I took my first trip to Chincoteague (and pony penning) where I got my first inside look at the legacy that is Misty. Some have told me that my very own Minnow bears striking resemblance to Misty, not so much in appearance (well they do have some similar markings), but in personality. Perhaps Minnow is destined to continue Misty’s legacy. An interesting fact is Stormy, Misty’s last foal and most famous, passed away in 1993 – the same year that Minnow was born on Assateague Island.
Misty shakes hands with Marguerite Henry
Minnow shakes hands with Me
I’ve also learned that Marguerite Henry owned a Dachshund named Alex, that loved Misty and the donkey that lived with her, Brighty. So that being said, check out these videos of Minnow and my Dachshund, Ammo.
Chincoteague Minnow will be returing to Chincoteague Island this year to perform at the Chincoteague Pony Centre. Be sure to catch his performances nightly during Pony Penning!
-KD
www.ponypaintings.com
