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The International Chincoteague Pony Association & Registry (ICPAR) is dedicated to providing official documentation for the Chincoteague pony breed so that it can preserve past bloodlines, protect future bloodlines, and promote the breed to the public.

Pony News

2023 Fall Foal Auction

Two foals were born after Pony Penning this year and sold by the CVFC via an online auction on November 21st. Below is a link to the auction with the end results.
Foals that were sold & their pedigree links:
#80 - Chestnut Colt & #81 - Bay Pinto Filly
*Please note these are probable pedigrees 

Robert Washburn Memorial Award

Applications are closed for 2023! 

Congratulations to our winners
Justine Paquet and her pony Jasper
& Chloe Dowler and her pony Remi

DNA Lab Partnership

ICPAR has officially partnered with Etalon Equine Genetics for the purpose of building a Chincoteague Pony DNA database. Follow the link for more information!

2023 Pony Penning Auction

It was another record year in foal sales at the 2023 pony penning auction. For more information and photos of each pony sold, visit our blog or Facebook album by following the links below. 

2023 Foals

The first 2023 foal born on Assateague was spotted on March 21. Pedigree with photo links is linked below. 
If you want to see a complete list of the foals along with their pedigrees and photos, visit the Chincoteague Pony Pedigree Database and look under the "Feral Foal Watch" tab.

Chincoteague Pony Officially Named Virginia's State Pony

On Monday March 27, 2023, the Chincoteague pony became the official state pony of Virginia!! 

We want to extend a special thank you to Sophia Gullivan, of the Chincoteague Pony Drill Team, who came up with the idea and made it a reality!

For more information visit the links below

Register Your Pony

For registration applications and information follow the links below. Online and mail in applications are available.

FAQ's

​How do I know if my pony is eligible for Registration?
You can learn more about pony eligibility in the "Chincoteague Pony Application" page or under "Registry Rules & Regulations"  
How long does it take to get registration papers for my pony
The International Chincoteague Pony Association & Registry is dedicated to processing papers quickly and strives to have papers completed and delivered in no more than 60 days.
Please contact us if you have not received your paperwork in 60 days or if you need to have your paperwork processed quickly. We will try to accommodate you as best we can. 
where can I find information on purchasing a foal from the auction
If you are looking for information about the annual Chincoteague Pony Auction and how to purchase a foal. Go to the "Resources for Pony Penning and Roundups" page.
How do i know if my pony is a chincoteague pony
If you would like to know if your pony is a Chincoteague Pony, please check out the "Chincoteague Pony Identification Page" for help in IDing your pony.
Free Resources  
Coloring Pages
Our 2023 coloring page features a mare and foal running in the ocean.
Our 2022 coloring page features a foal and the iconic lighthouse on Assateague Island.
Breed information Brochures
Below are links to where you can get your copies today! 
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