Pinky loves horses, so her father and mother plan a family trip to Assateague, Chincoteague and Currituck where wild horses still roam freely. The family is astounded by the beauty of the islands and by the family groups of horses flourishing there. Pinky learns how to safely observe these wonderful creatures safely and develops a special bound with a particular young colt that frequents their campsite during their stay. The book contains factual information about the wild horses that inhabit the barrier islands off the US Atlantic coast.