The Carolina marsh tacky horse has always been a breed rich in history, tradition, and resilience . now thanks to the dedication of several passionate supporters and the generosity of Ms Jenny Patterson of Carolina. The breed has gained a new identifying marker that can help showcase and protect these remarkable horses for generations to come.
This newly developed brand is now available for owners of registered Marshtacky horses owners to voluntarily brand, their horses with this symbol, along with the horses registration number beneath it. The brand will be placed on the left hip and serve as a permanent visual reminder for that individual horse.
It is important to note that this is not an ownership brand and it is not a requirement of the CMTA or any other organization. Participation is entirely voluntary. Instead, this brand functions much like a holding brand. This helps identify a horse as a registered marsh Tacky if a horse wherever lost or stolen,are found without clear ownership information the brand and registration number could help connect this horse back to the records through the CMTA or the livestock conservancy, making it easier to locate the horses identity and potentially reunited with its owner
identification brands, create a powerful visual connection to history. They support curiosity and conversation. In many ways I think brands are a lot like tattoos. Whenever someone notices one,questions always follow. People want to know the story behind it and it provides an opportunity to talk about the brand, it’s history and why preserving these horses matter.
I have already had all of my personal Marshtacky branded, and they are currently in the healing process. Once the brands are fully healed. I’ll be sharing photographs and discussing more about the branding process itself. I hope to see more owners take advantage of this opportunity in the future and to help create a recognizable symbol that promotes awareness for this rare and important American breed.
We are excited to see this project come to life and look forward to watching the Marshtacky brand become another meaningful part of the breeds story.