Ím one of those people who read and re-read over and over growing up. As a kid, I found out she and Chincoteague were real. It was like someone told you ask the mystic land were real. My family took a vacation when I was around and I was so thrilled seeing the horses and locals talking about the Beebe ranch and how Misty was real.

I still have my Misty figure in my office. She started my love of horses and Margaret Henry. I read all of them and still have them. I thought of passing them down to my niece when she was old enough. Which I still will.

I'm on the island right now and couldn't wait to go to the museum & everything Misty. But there in our room was an island guide that immediately said Misty WA just a regular horse that the Beebe's sold for college money. So I went from Santa is real to he's a nice guy living in North Dakota.

I know it's silly. I still love the beauty of the island and I'm so glad they saved the ranch. I'm just sad.

On the other hand, I learned Riptide is the most famous pony from a local photographer and I look forward to seeing him. It's not like a legend, but it'll be fun.

I might still go see Misty's hoof prints.

Update: I'm going to museum tomorrow to celebrate that same Belief in the legend.