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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.
2025 Chincoteague Pony Events
This is a list of events that are happening throughout the year that directly pertain to the Chincoteague Pony Breed. 
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- June 14: Chincoteague Pony Drill Team Fun Show in Bloxom, Virginia. Visit their Facebook page for updates. Social Media Link: https://www.facebook.com/chincoponydrillteam
- June 30 7-8:30 pm CDT: Facebook live Chincoteague Pony Swim talk:
 🎉 Celebrate 100 Years of the Wild Chincoteague Pony Swim (and Learn How to See it for Yourself Whether In Person or Online)🐴🌊
If you've ever dreamed of seeing the wild pony swim—or just love Misty of Chincoteague—this free Facebook Live event is for you!
Join me, Susan Friedland, author of "Marguerite, Misty and Me" and my incredible panel of guests to learn how to see the iconic pony swim in person: whether this year, another year OR from the comfort of your couch. This special event will feature pony experts with decades of pony swim attendance under their collective belt.

Meet:
📜 Sarah Boudreau, a Chincoteague pony historian and author of "Before Misty"
🧩 Amanda Geci of the International Chincoteague Pony Association and Registry (our go-to pedigree pro and Misty memorabilia collector)
🍼 and Rebekah Hart, a seasoned Chincoteague breeder (who might share current foal baby pics and stories)
Together, we’ll celebrate the rich history, heart, and heritage of these beloved ponies. We'll even have some fun pony-themed items as giveaways! 🐎

Facebook Event Link here: ​https://www.facebook.com/share/14HWC8tmsH6/
- July 11-13: Beyerfest at the Kentucky Horse Park. Link: about-breyerfest-2025 
  • Susan of Saddle Seeks Horse will be talking about her book and research of Misty and Marguerite Henry’s Life. Link: https://saddleseekshorse.shop/
  • Meet the International Chincoteague Pony Association & Registry at Breyerfest!! We will be sharing a booth with Susan of Saddle Seeks Horse.
- July 29: Chincoteague Pony Drill Team open house in Bloxom, Virginia. Visit their Facebook page for updates. 
Social Media Link: https://www.facebook.com/chincoponydrillteam
- July 25-Aug 1: 100th Pony Penning week on Chincoteague Island, Virginia. Link to more information: pony-penning
- Nov 1: Chincoteague Pony Drill Team Fun Show in Bloxom, Virginia. Visit their Facebook page for updates. 
Social Media Link: https://www.facebook.com/chincoponydrillteam

Pony News
New Item in our Store!
Happy 100th Pony Penning!! We have a special set of 13 trading cards +3 specialty trading cards for 2025!
These 2.5x3.5 trading cards outline the annual events during Pony Penning week, the Spring and Fall Roundup, the Fall auction, an ICPAR card, Surfer's Riptide and a special 100th Pony Penning Anniversary card! Each card has information about the event (or pony) on the back and Pony Penning week cards are numbered by order of event. Along with these trading cards you also get 2 fabulous vinyl stickers, one of Surfer's Riptide and one celebrating 100 years of Pony Penning!
​These cards are the perfect gift for a pony loving friend or a wonderful pocket sized guide for your trip to Pony Penning!
Grab your set in our store!
Sponsorship Needed!
The Chincoteague Pony Drill Team has been invited to Breyerfest 2025 and they have many other fun appearances planned for this Summer! They are a non-profit organization with the goal of showing the world how versatile the Chincoteague pony breed is! If you would like to sponsor them please reach out to them on their Facebook page. 
The first 2025 foal has been born! 
Foaling season has begun and the first mare to foal was Danny's Splash Girl on March 15, 2025. She had a lovely bay pinto filly with Effie's Papa Bear. 

If you would like to follow the foals being born on the island, follow the link below to the Chincoteague Pedigree Database. 
New 2025 Coloring Page 
Do you LOVE coloring and Chincoteague Ponies!? Be sure to download our new "Surfer's Riptide" coloring page!
New Training Hours Program
Only available for ponies registered with ICPAR. The Training Hours Program encourages Chincoteague pony owners and handlers to achieve their training goals. Those who log 100, 200, 500, and 1000 hours training their pony can earn certificates recognizing their hard work and dedication!

Learn more about the program and download hour logs forms by following the link.
New Buyback Programs! 
Whether you're a buyback donor with a special story to share or a pony enthusiast  looking for a unique souvenir, we have you covered with our new buyback programs!

Need Help IDing Your Pony?

Send us as much information about your pony as possible and we will see if we can find it.
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This includes, but is not limited to, the pony’s: name, age, height, sex, any paperwork they have for it, the farm it came from or past owner’s name, sire or dam, and photos clearly showing the pony and any markings it might have.

The more information that you can provide, the better the chance we might be able to ID your pony.

DNA Lab Partnership

ICPAR is officially partnered with Etalon Equine Genetics for the purpose of building a Chincoteague Pony DNA database. If you would like to get your pony tested or see the bloodlines we currently have on file.
Follow the link for more information!

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

Chincoteague Pony Pedigree Database

Learn more about the current herd of Chincoteague Ponies and their bloodlines by visiting the Chincoteague Pony Pedigree Database. 

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 within 60 days.
Please contact us if you have not received your paperwork in 90 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  
2025 Coloring Page
Surfer's Riptide, 2009 Chincoteague Pony Stallion
Breed information Brochures
Below are links to where you can get your copies today and help share the breed with others! 

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