Assateague’s ‘Name That Foal’ Auction Sets Record

ASSATEAGUE -- A wild foal born on Assateague last spring has a new name after a record-setting “Name That Foal” eBay auction late last month.

Each year, the Assateague Island Alliance auctions the naming rights to a foal born in the Assateague Island National Seashore and the proceeds support the organization’s management efforts for the herd of wild horses on the barrier island. The latest naming opportunity was auctioned on eBay in late December and brought a new record $1,625. The unidentified successful bidder from Millsboro has named the foal “Johnny’s Star,” after her deceased father, who was born on the same day, March 9, but different year, of course, as the horse.

The foal almost immediately began delighting the thousands of park visitors throughout the summer months. According to AIA officials, “Johnny’s Star” has lived much of her early life in and around the campgrounds and roadways in the federal portion of the park and has already become a fan favorite on the barrier island.
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